The island is one of the less visited in the archipelago (Image: Getty)
An island that’s perfect for a spring break, offering some much-needed sunshine and warm weather this time of year, is just over four hours from the UK.
While this island is full of natural beauty and has long, golden sandy beaches, it’s less visited than neighbouring islands and gets a fraction of the visitors. Outside of its main resorts, it has many quieter spots, but there’s still plenty to do. Best of all, March is a quieter time to visit the island, so you can snap up flights from just £25 one way on Jet2 from London-Luton airport. This price includes a small underseat bag and a 10KG cabin bag, perfect for packing a bikini and a few essentials for a short break.
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Fuerteventura is the second-largest Canary Island (Image: Getty)
The second-largest of the Canary Islands after Tenerife, Fuerteventura lies over 60 miles from the North African coast and boasts some of the longest sandy beaches in the archipelago.
It’s also the oldest island of the Canaries, dating back nearly 20 million years when it was shaped by intense underwater volcanic activity, giving it unique and stunningly beautiful features such as natural swimming pools.
And while its neighbouring islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote can feel crowded with winter sun seekers, Fuerteventura is much quieter. In 2024, the island welcomed 2.4 million tourists compared to the 5.6 million who flocked to Tenerife, and as the second-largest island on the archipelago, there’s plenty of space to explore.
El Cotillo is a charming former fishing village (Image: Getty)
The weather in March often hits highs of 22C, while back in the UK it usually hovers at around 10C. The island also gets seven to eight hours of sunshine a day, compared to the UK’s four hours, and there’s less risk of overcast days. Fuerteventura gets an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, making it perfect for vitamin D-deprived Brits.
The warm weather also makes it a popular spot for water sports, with surfing, kayaking tours, and waterskiing all interesting ways to explore the coast. Those in search of unspoilt beaches should visit the Parque Natural de Corralejo, which has long stretches of soft sand, turquoise bays, and is framed by dramatic volcanic landscapes.
El Cotillo also comes highly recommended by beach lovers. Formerly a quiet fishing village, it has retained its laidback Mediterranean vibes and offers a popular sandy beach with calm waters. It’s a popular spot for families in the summer.
Corralejo is the island’s largest resort and full of bars and restaurants (Image: Getty)
Costa Calma in the south is also becoming increasingly popular with Brits thanks to its long sandy beaches, one of which was used as a filming location for Solo: A Star Wars Story back in 2018. It has a handful of resorts, beachfront bars, and a relaxed atmosphere.
It’s also close to Piscina Natural de Caleta de Fuste, which has become something of a social media sensation, so you may want to get there early if you want to take a dip. This natural rock pool is fed by the sea and has beautifully calm turquoise and emerald waters to swim in, surrounded by the rocky landscape and crashing waves.
For a livelier atmosphere, head to Corralejo in the north, the largest resort on the island. It’s not as vast as some of the sprawling Tenerife resorts, but its old town packs in plenty of charming tapas restaurants, beach bars, and shops. Head to the harbour or one of the cobbled town squares for happy hour, and you’ll find pints for as little as £1.50 and cocktail deals.
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This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
