Fuerteventura is an island in Spain, located in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies west of Lanzarote, south of Gran Canaria, and north of the coast of Africa.
Location Map of Fuerteventura, Spain
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Where is Fuerteventura Located?
Fuerteventura is an island in Spain, located in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It lies west of Lanzarote, south of Gran Canaria, and north of the coast of Africa.
The island covers an area of approximately 1,659 sq km (641 sq mi) and has a population of about 122,880 as of 2021.
Fuerteventura is known for its beaches and dunes, Corralejo Natural Park, Sotavento Beach, Oasis Park Fuerteventura, Betancuria, El Cotillo Beach, and Ajuy Caves.
Fuerteventura, Spain Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Place Name | Fuerteventura |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean |
| Established | Inhabited since prehistoric times; colonized by Spain in the 15th century |
| Population | Approx. 120,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 1,659 sq km (641 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 72 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 28.3587° N, 14.0533° W |
| Time Zone | Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) / Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) |
| Major Waterways | Atlantic Ocean |
| Transportation | Fuerteventura Airport, ferry connections, roads and local public transport |
| Famous For | Beaches, surfing, desert-like landscapes, tourism |
| Top Attractions | Corralejo Dunes, Jandía Peninsula, Oasis Park, Betancuria town, El Cotillo beaches |
| Official Website | https://www.fuerteventuracanaryislands.com/ |
Distance from Fuerteventura to Major Cities in Spain
- Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) to Madrid – 1,752 km (1,089 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Barcelona – 1,835 km (1,140 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Valencia – 1,751 km (1,088 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Sevilla – 1,508 km (937 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Zaragoza – 1,957 km (1,216 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Málaga – 1,474 km (916 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Bilbao – 2,027 km (1,259 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Murcia – 1,600 km (995 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Alicante – 1,654 km (1,028 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Córdoba – 1,482 km (921 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Salamanca – 1,832 km (1,138 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Granada – 1,480 km (920 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Santiago de Compostela – 2,048 km (1,273 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Santander – 1,998 km (1,241 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Oviedo – 2,028 km (1,260 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Pamplona – 1,857 km (1,154 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Girona – 1,837 km (1,141 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Toledo – 1,752 km (1,089 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to León – 1,908 km (1,186 miles)
- Puerto del Rosario to Cádiz – 1,476 km (917 miles)