Fuerteventura Holidays 2026 / 2027

Sotavento beach, a beautiful choice for holidays to Fuerteventura

Best hotels in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is one of our most in-demand Canary Islands destinations, with 5,511 Thomas Cook holidaymakers heading there over the past year. Known for its wide, wind-swept beaches, dune landscapes, and near-constant sunshine, it's an island that works well year-round, not just in peak summer. A 7-night stay is the top choice, with shorter 5- and 4-night breaks also popular for quick escapes.

August is the busiest month to travel, followed by June and July, though the island's mild climate makes it a strong option outside of summer too. Our customers typically jet off from London Stansted, London Gatwick and Manchester, giving easy access from across the UK.

Guests often return to SBH Costa Calma Beach Resort, Globales Costa Tropical, and LABRANDA Hotel Bahía de Lobos. Holidays typically start from around £796pp, with prices staying fairly steady at roughly £743pp over winter, or from about £832pp during peak summer. All flight+hotel bookings are ATOL-protected, with a low deposit to secure your trip.

Fuerteventura Resorts

Corralejo
Corralejo, on Fuerteventura's north coast, is a lively resort known for its sandy dunes, water sports and bar scene - popular with couples and younger holidaymakers.

Caleta de Fuste
Built around a sheltered bay with gentle waves, Caleta de Fuste (also known as Costa Caleta) is a relaxed resort that's easy to get around. It's a favourite with families and first-time visitors.

Morro Jable
Morro Jable combines the long sands of Jandía beach with a quieter, more laid-back feel, appealing to couples and anyone who's happiest by the sea.

Costa Calma
With its sheltered beach and turquoise water, Costa Calma is one of the island's more easy-going resorts. It's a good fit for families who prefer a quieter holiday.

El Cotillo
On Fuerteventura's west coast, El Cotillo combines surf beaches, seafood restaurants and a slower pace of life. It feels a world away from the island's busier resorts.

Puerto del Rosario
Puerto del Rosario has a more local feel than Fuerteventura's main beach resorts and works well as a base for exploring the island at your own pace.

Holiday Types

All Inclusive
All Inclusive holidays in Fuerteventura typically include meals, snacks, entertainment and selected drinks, so most of your holiday costs are covered before you travel.

Package holidays
Fuerteventura package holidays combine your flights and hotel in a single ATOL-protected booking, with one confirmation and one place to go if you need support.

Couples
Corralejo is known for its lively atmosphere, while Morro Jable offers a quieter side – so couples holidays to Fuerteventura can be lively or laid-back, depending on the resort you choose.

Families
Caleta de Fuste and Costa Calma are two of the best options for Fuerteventura family holidays, with calm seas, a relaxed atmosphere and hotels that often include kids' clubs.

Cheap holidays
May, June, October and November often offer some of the best value for Fuerteventura holidays, with warm weather and lower prices than peak summer. You'll also find a great choice of cheap Fuerteventura holidays whenever you want to go.

Last minute
Fuerteventura's year-round warmth makes it a popular choice for last-minute holidays, whether you're travelling in summer or looking for winter sun. See our last-minute Fuerteventura holidays if your dates are flexible.

When to Go

May–June
May and June bring temperatures of 24–27°C, fewer crowds and lower prices compared with peak summer. It's a good time for families who want warm weather without the school holiday rush or the higher costs that come with peak season.

July–August
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with temperatures typically reaching 28–32°C. This is peak season in Fuerteventura, so it's worth booking early. It's best for beach holidays, bustling resorts, and making the most of the school summer break.

September–October
September and October bring warm weather, quieter resorts and some of the lowest prices of the year. Sea temperatures often stay above 23°C, making it easy to enjoy long days by the sea well beyond summer. For many visitors, these months give the best overall value.

November–March
From November to March, temperatures typically sit between 18 and 22°C, making Fuerteventura a popular choice for escaping the UK winter. November brings temperatures of around 20°C and some of the lowest prices of the year. These months suit couples and anyone looking to swap grey skies for a few days in the sun.

UK Departure Airports

We sell Fuerteventura holidays departing from airports around the UK.

Direct flights are available for Fuerteventura holidays from Glasgow.

Fuerteventura holidays from Belfast are also available, with direct flights to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) near Puerto del Rosario.

Thomas Cook also offers Fuerteventura holidays from Liverpool, with direct flights to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE).

Among the other options, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Bristol all have direct flights to Fuerteventura, too.

Why Book with Thomas Cook

All Thomas Cook Fuerteventura holidays are ATOL-protected and ABTA-backed. Flights and hotels are included in one booking, giving you a single point of contact before you travel and while you're away. Plus, you’ll see the full cost before you book.

More about holidays to Fuerteventura
All the info you need to plan your perfect getaway to these top resorts in Fuerteventura: Caleta de Fuste | Corralejo | Costa Calma | Jandia

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Fuerteventura enjoys glorious sunshine throughout the year making it the perfect winter warmer.
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4.5 hours approxFuerteventura airport (FUE) is also known as El Matorral. It's closest to the east coast resorts, including Costa de Antigua and Caleta de Fuste.

Types of holidays in Fuerteventura

Map of Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is best for...

Families: Spend the day testing your nerves on the kamikaze slide at Acua Waterpark, before sandcastle building along one of the flawless beaches. That’s when you’re not having exciting times go-karting on a kilometre-long track.

Sun-worshippers: Grab your SPF and towel! With 150 swathes of sand to call its own, you’ll be in heaven spending your Fuerteventura holidays on the beach. And thanks to the year-round sun, you’ll catch plenty of vitamin D no matter the season.

Windsurfers: As a world-renowned watersport destination thanks to its trademark winds, there’s no better place to practise your wave-riding skills. There’s even a windsurfing lagoon at Sotavento Beach!

Getting around Fuerteventura

By bus: Fuerteventura’s public buses are a cheap and reliable way of travelling around the island, with direct connections to the capital, Puerto del Rosario.

By hire car: Want to be in complete control of your airport transfers? Like the idea of exploring the island’s best-kept secrets on your own schedule? The island’s great to drive around so check out what our Fuerteventura car rental partner has to offer!

By taxi: Spotted all over the resorts and easy to hail, taxis are a cheap way to get from A to B. Saying that, longer journeys can be quite pricey, so make sure you agree on a fee before you set off.

By ferry: Why not venture further afield by visiting one of Fuerteventura’s sister islands for the day? Reach Lanzarote in only 25 minutes!

Fast facts for Fuerteventura

Language: Fuerteventura’s language is Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but keep your translation app on standby to help smooth things along.

Currency: Euro (€), just like the rest of Spain.

Local time: No confusing clock changes! Fuerteventura’s in the same time zone as the UK.

Fly to: Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), aka El Matorral. If you book your airport transfers with our partner, it should take around 20 minutes to Caleta de Fuste, 45 minutes to Corralejo, 1 hour to Costa Calma and 1.5 hours to Jandia.

Flight time from UK: As a guide, it’s approx 4.5 hours from London but will vary depending on your departure airport.

Tourist information: Need more info? Check out the official Fuerteventura tourism website.

Travel advice: Don’t wing it – check the latest advice on Fuerteventura entry requirements, passports, visas, safety, security and health from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. And remember to get travel insurance!

Events in Fuerteventura

Party season: Join the island-wide party at Carnival time, with lots of towns and resorts holding events throughout February and March. Or wait until Easter for the processions and celebrations of Semana Santa (Holy Week).

Fuerteventura in Music: Love a music festival? El Cotillo’s La Concha Beach becomes one giant club every July during Fuerteventura en Musica.

Fuerteventura Windsurfing & Kitesurfing World Cup: Watch the world’s elite windsurfers and kiteboarders compete in daredevil style every July and August off Playa de la Barca. Stay on top of the action at Melia Fuerteventura.

International Kite Festival: Colourful kites in all sorts of incredible designs fly over the Corralejo dunes every November. Phenomenal!

Fuerteventura weather

Temperature: 18 - 28°C

It's so close to Africa, this Spanish island has an exotic year-round climate - so any month is a great time for warm and sunny Fuerteventura holidays. No wonder it’s nicknamed the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’! Temperatures hover in the high teens during the winter and spring before climbing into the 20s during May. At the peak of summer, you can expect sizzling highs of 28°C, particularly in July and August.

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Popular Fuerteventura holiday resorts

Caleta de FusteOne of the youngest resorts in Fuerteventura, the colourful resort of Caleta de Fuste is ideal for family holidays. Known for its magnificent horseshoe beach, clear, shallow waters and jam-packed with attractions including zoos and the island’s best water parks, holidays in Caleta de Fuste are perfect if you’re travelling with kids.

CorralejoQuickly growing in popularity, the stunning resort of Corralejo – awash with turquoise waters and beautiful golden sand for miles – will take your breath away. Known for its sweeping sand dunes and charming appeal, people continue to visit this well-liked destination year after year.

Costa CalmaAn oasis of palm trees and Canary pines, Costa Calma is a man-made resort, built with careful attention to detail ensuring that you can get whatever you want from your holiday. The beach is the star of the show, dusted with powder-soft sands and the clear, clean waters of the Atlantic Ocean gently lapping at the shore.

JandiaJandia began its life as a small, fishing village and has since grown into one of Fuerteventura’s most sought-after holiday destinations. However, don’t take your Jandia holidays expecting a skyline made up of high-rise hotels; this resort has retained much of its original character, particularly in the Old Town.

Costa CaletaIf you’re looking for a family holiday with year-round sunshine, then Holidays to Costa Caleta will be perfect for you. Known for its beautiful wide arc golden sandy beach and shallow turquoise waters, Costa Caleta sees families return year after year.

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LanzaroteLanzarote is a consistent favourite with Thomas Cook holidaymakers, with 6,618 guests visiting the island over the past year. Its volcanic landscape, black-sand beaches, and year-round mild climate set it apart from many other Canary Islands, making it a great choice whatever time of year you're travelling.

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TenerifeTenerife holidays give you the most reliable winter and summer sun in Europe, a different coastline at almost every resort, and Spain's tallest mountain in the middle of it all. The largest of the Canary Islands sits off the coast of Africa, so it stays warm when the rest of Europe cools down — which is exactly why holidays to Tenerife work in February as well as they do in August.

FAQs

What’s the best resort in Fuerteventura for families?

Caleta de Fuste and Costa Calma are two of the most popular family resorts in Fuerteventura. Both have calm seas and sandy beaches, while many hotels offer kids' clubs and family pools.

What’s the best resort in Fuerteventura for couples?

Corralejo and Morro Jable are two of the best resorts in Fuerteventura for couples. Corralejo has restaurants, watersports and sand dunes, while Morro Jable is quieter, with one of the island's longest beaches.

When’s the best time to visit Fuerteventura?

May and June are often considered the best months to visit Fuerteventura, with temperatures typically reaching 24–27°C and fewer crowds than peak summer. September and October also bring warm weather and sea temperatures above 23°C.

Are Fuerteventura holidays ATOL-protected?

Yes – all Thomas Cook package holidays to Fuerteventura are ATOL-protected. So, your money is looked after and you get extra peace of mind. Thomas Cook holidays are also ABTA-backed.

What is included in an All Inclusive holiday?

All Inclusive holidays typically include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, selected drinks and entertainment within the holiday price. What's included varies between hotels, so it's worth checking the details before you book.

Which UK airports fly to Fuerteventura?

Direct flights to Fuerteventura Airport are available from Belfast International, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted and Manchester.

How long is the flight from the UK to Fuerteventura?

Flights from the UK to Fuerteventura usually take between 4 and 4.5 hours, depending on your departure airport.

Is Fuerteventura good in November?

Yes – November is a good time to visit Fuerteventura, with temperatures often around 20°C and fewer crowds than peak summer. The weather is still warm enough for beach days, making it a popular choice for winter sun.