Fuerteventura the second largest of the Canary Islands,
sits just 100km from the coast of Africa, and is blessed with a warm, dry climate all year round, with the annual temperature averaging out at a glorious 20 degrees.

Relatively undiscovered, It boasts some of the best beaches in the Canaries, with over 150 spread out over its 340km of coastline.

The island is a fascinating mix of endless white sands, volcanic landscapes and palm trees.

Although Fuerteventura attracts those in search of a slow pace and idyllic beaches to unwind on, the island is one of the best places in the world for windsurfing, playing host to the World Windsurfing Championships every year.

The busiest resort on the Island is Corralejo, on the north coast.

With a town beach right next to the bustling harbour, and streets filled with shops, bars and restaurants, Corralejo offers something for everyone, with plenty of watersports available, and a wide variety of ferry trips along the coast.

Just outside the resort are the protected sand dunes, and a much larger secluded beach.

Further east is the popular family-friendly resort of Caleta de Fuste, much quieter, but with a wealth of facilities around its wide horseshoe-shaped beach.

The best beaches can be found in the south, in the Jandia peninsula, a nature reserve where a 20km stretch of white sand is flanked by sand dunes. Much more suited to couples, the resorts of the south, Costa Calma and Morro Jable, offer an unhurried pace of life, and an endless array of unspoilt beaches to relax on.