 Fuerteventura, located just 100km from the North African continent, is the second
largest landmass in the Canary Islands. The island is very family-oriented, and enjoys
all year round warmth, making it the perfect destination for Spanish property hunters,
whether they are looking for a second home or rental property.
Around Fuerteventura's coastline there are 150 beaches - that's more beaches than on
any other island in the Canary archipelago! Approximately two-thirds of the beaches
are of fine white sand, while the remainder are formed of black volcanic sand and
shingle - a reminder of the island's ancient past. Craggy volcanic rock protrudes
through the beach sand in places. It also falls down to the shore as headlands,
dissecting the meandering beaches into coves along sections of the coastline.
Inland, Fuerteventura may be easily mistaken for the Sahara Desert. Its breathtaking
sand dunes and desert-like landscapes blend with lava flows and dormant volcanic
mountains to give Fuerteventura a unique interior. Greenery is sparse, although there
are pockets of palm tree groves as well as some shrub lands on the plains, both of
which add colour to a semi-barren landscape.
Fuerteventura is very popular throughout the year with tourists. Surfers come to the
island during the summer to take advantage of the Atlantic swell, and the island has a
good reputation for other water sports too. Families though are the main type of
tourist who visit Fuerteventura, mainly in resort locations along the Jandia Peninsula
and in Corralejo on the north side of the island. Gran Tarajal on the south of the island
is also a popular location for tourists, as is Caleta de Fuste and Puerto del Rosario on
the east of the island, close to Fuerteventura's international airport. All of these
locations are well served by restaurants, bars, shops and other amenities, as well as
sports and leisure facilities.
For property hunters, Fuerteventura property is available in all of these resort towns,
as well as inland in places like La Olivia, Villa Verde and Tindaya. The island offers a
selection of resale Fuerteventura property and new builds on small developments.
There are no high-rise apartment blocks, and all Spanish property on the island is of a
sympathetic and characteristically Mediterranean design.
Just as when buying a villa in Spain, all Fuerteventura property is subject to the same
laws and taxes as are applicable to purchases on the mainland. Buyers should
therefore allow funds to cover legal expenses, notary fees and tax. This is normally
equivalent to 8% - 10% of the property price.
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