I’m a huge fan of Fuerteventura, so finding five good reasons not to come here was quite challenging. People are drawn to Fuerteventura for various reasons, yet these same reasons could very well be a huge downside for others. Here’s my pick.
1. If you don’t like strong winds
Fuerteventura is normally windy; more in summers and winters, less in autumns and springs, but almost never windless. If the wind bothers you, Fuerteventura might not be your best pick.
2. If you’re looking for a green destination
It’s all about the volcanoes around here, and with only – on average – around 100 mm of yearly rainfall, Fuerteventura is fairly dry. I found interesting statistics online which cover the period between 2017 and 2021 and state that “the rainy period of the year lasts for 5.5 days.” Although there are a couple of well-hidden places around the island with palm trees and fresh grass, Fuerteventura’s prevailing color is brown.
3. If you’re looking for a vibrant city life with stunning architectural sites
Fuerteventura is more about nature than it is about the cities; hence you won’t find the “old city centers with gothic cathedrals” here, as we’re used to in the mainland European cities. That said, take advantage of Betancuria, the former capital of Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands, La Oliva, Antigua, and some other places to get an idea of what historical cities look like around here.
4. If you’re not comfortable driving off-road
The roads in Fuerteventura are really good, and driving is easy. But there are still lots of places around the island that are only accessible by dirt roads – like the famous Cofete, the bigger part of Jandia peninsula, the famous El Cotillo beach, the so-called “North shore road” that connects Corralejo with El Cotillo, and many others. All stunning roads, just not paved. I’m very much pro leaving them as they are, but get ready for some bumpy ride.
5. If you’re a “mass-tourism” type of a person
Of course, there are high-end hotels here on Fuerteventura that offer all you could possibly wish for great holiday, even if you don’t get out of the hotel’s pool area. My point is Fuerteventura is not about the hotel resorts, one next to another for kilometers of the coast, hundreds of sun-umbrellas at the endless beaches, and all the entertainment that comes with it. If you’re looking for this infrastructure and crowds that enjoy this kind of tourism, I’d recommend some other Canary Islands.
