Thanks to the wonderful beaches and prevailing winds on the island of Fuerteventura that give rise to excellent wave formations, along with an average temperature of 22 degrees all year round, Fuerteventura is an ideal location to practise water sports and hiking. PaylessCar – your car hire company in Fuerteventura – outlines the leading sports to practise on the island:

Hiking: With hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails on the island, walking and enjoying the countryside is one of the main leisure activities on the island of Fuerteventura.

Surfing: The quality of the waves means you can enjoy this sport in many places on the island against a backdrop of sun and sandy beaches. Both if you are a beginner or an advanced surfer, Fuerteventura has the beaches and waves you need to practise this sport.

Windsurfing: All year round, Fuerteventura is an island with prevailing winds, mainly the trade winds which, together with an average year-round temperature of 22 degrees, makes windsurfing one of the sports that mobilises the largest number of athletes on the island. Caleta de Fuste, Corralejo, Playa de Sotavento, Costa Calma and Playa de Matorral are some of the beaches to practise windsurfing in Fuerteventura.

Kitesurfing: This is another of the main sports you can practise on Fuerteventura. It is not by chance that the International Windsurf and Kitesurf Championships are held each year in Costa Calma. These beaches, that are mainly exposed to the wind in the spring and summer, generate moderate waves that mean you can enjoy kitesurfing.

Scuba diving: Locations such as Veril Grande at Jandía Lighthouse, El Bajón del Río in Corralejo and El Jablito are wonders for lovers of sea beds of volcanic origin, rocky landscapes with currents and tides that are ideal for divers of all levels. You can enjoy the marine flora and fauna of a variety of species with its own singular biodiversity.