Fuerteventura

Living the beach life

Now, for those iconic beautiful beaches, head to the Parque Natural de Corralejo. Get lost in the dunes that spread as far as the eye can see, before settling on one of the many beaches - you can even try your hand at kiteboarding. 

When the sun's gone down, most people head to Corralejo for a night out, with the main strip being on the Centro Comercial Atlantico. Clubs, bars and pubs are in abundance here, but for something a little more authentic, head north to the main Avenida.

Colourful carnival season

As with most of the islands in the Canaries, during February or March Carnival season is in full-swing. Parades, shows and celebrations are to be enjoyed, and the atmosphere is certainly electric. Fuerteventura also hosts an annual International Symposium of Sculpture, during which you can see sculptures from artists from all over the world.