Fuerteventura
@ Canary Islands / ESP
< RFC >
-> CHT IS CURRENTLY ACTIVE ON FUERTEVENTURA
Part of 🔗maps. Also see 🔗canarias !
→ Fuerteventura @ Wikipedia
Revisions:
20200216 ~8pm D lands here (via Lanzarote ferry) → cht7bf
20200217 start pad
20200420 overview (D+L quarantining here @ cht7bf)
20201227 ping
Table of Contents
1 | The map |
2 | *** Weather <> Map |
2.1 | Current weather @ CHT Fuerteventura |
2.2 | Winds |
2.3 | Tides |
2.4 | Air pollution |
2.5 | Fishing |
2.6 | ( General meteocharts ) |
3 | *** PUBLIC TRANSPORT |
3.1 | Airport |
3.2 | Bus |
3.3 | Bus to/from Airport |
4 | *** PLACES |
4.1 | Beaches |
4.2 | Camping |
4.3 | Public infrastructure |
4.4 | Shops & Markets |
4.5 | Culture |
4.5.1 | * Museums & Art |
4.5.2 | * Bars |
4.5.3 | (CHECK!) |
4.6 | Nature & Agriculture |
4.7 | Off grid villages |
4.7.1 | "El Jablito" (current camp location) |
4.7.2 | Playa El Majanicho |
5 | *** PAD |
5.1 | other people on "autocaravana fuerteventura" |
5.2 | Flight radar |
5.3 | Time zone in Canary Islands, Spain |
¶The map
-> Fuerteventura, Canarias (.kmz, .gpx, EDIT)
* !!! TODO Gpx link that works
* Bus line to where we are atm (2020/02/28):
Busline 6 (.kmz, .gpx, EDIT)
-> Fuerteventura, Canarias (.kmz, .gpx, EDIT)
* !!! TODO Gpx link that works
* Bus line to where we are atm (2020/02/28):
Busline 6 (.kmz, .gpx, EDIT)
¶Current weather @ CHT Fuerteventura

For more locations around the island, see 🔗fuerteventura-weather!
For more locations around the island, see 🔗fuerteventura-weather!
¶Winds
https://www.windguru.cz/53630
(Puerto Lajas is very near to El Jablito)
Strong breeze == 20 knots == 10 m/s == 35 km/h == 5 bft
High wind == 30 knots == 15 m/s == 55 km/h == 7 bft
Severe gale = 45 knots (>52kt gusts) = 80 km/h = 9 bft
Storm force = 50+ knots (>61kt gusts) = 95 km/h = 10 bft
(roughly via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale )
https://www.windguru.cz/53630
Strong breeze == 20 knots == 10 m/s == 35 km/h == 5 bft
High wind == 30 knots == 15 m/s == 55 km/h == 7 bft
Severe gale = 45 knots (>52kt gusts) = 80 km/h = 9 bft
Storm force = 50+ knots (>61kt gusts) = 95 km/h = 10 bft
¶Tides
A tide cycle is ~12h15min.
For El Jablito (Fuerteventura):
High tide (flooding) >2.3m
Perfect Swim ~1.5m
Best time to peak (most high-water time): ~2PM
↓ one of these two will show correct date ;-)
-Provincia-de-Las-Palmas-Canary-Islands-Spain-tide-chart-30016306-m.png)
-Provincia-de-Las-Palmas-Canary-Islands-Spain-tide-chart-30016306-m.png?date=1234)
[ img:https://www.tideschart.com/tide-charts/en/Puerto-del-Rosario-(Fuerteventura)-Provincia-de-Las-Palmas-Canary-Islands-Spain-tide-chart-30016306-m.png|80%]
[ img:https://www.tideschart.com/tide-charts/en/Puerto-del-Rosario-(Fuerteventura)-Provincia-de-Las-Palmas-Canary-Islands-Spain-tide-chart-30016306-m.png?date=666|80%]
* https://www.tideschart.com/Spain/Canary-Islands/Provincia-de-Las-Palmas/Puerto-del-Rosario-(Fuerteventura)/
* http://www.tidetablechart.com/tides/hightide_lowtide/21014/Puerto%20del%20Rosario,%20Fuerteventura%20Island :
nice visualization ("Play!")
A tide cycle is ~12h15min.
For El Jablito (Fuerteventura):
High tide (flooding) >2.3m
Perfect Swim ~1.5m
Best time to peak (most high-water time): ~2PM
↓ one of these two will show correct date ;-)
-Provincia-de-Las-Palmas-Canary-Islands-Spain-tide-chart-30016306-m.png)
-Provincia-de-Las-Palmas-Canary-Islands-Spain-tide-chart-30016306-m.png?date=1234)
* https://www.tideschart.com/Spain/Canary-Islands/Provincia-de-Las-Palmas/Puerto-del-Rosario-(Fuerteventura)/
* http://www.tidetablechart.com/tides/hightide_lowtide/21014/Puerto%20del%20Rosario,%20Fuerteventura%20Island :
nice visualization ("Play!")
¶Air pollution
Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)
https://aqicn.org/city/spain/canarias/casa-palacio-puerto-del-rosario/
Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)
https://aqicn.org/city/spain/canarias/casa-palacio-puerto-del-rosario/
¶Fishing
https://www.tideschart.com/Spain/Canary-Islands/Provincia-de-Las-Palmas/Puerto-del-Rosario-(Fuerteventura)/Fishing/
https://www.tideschart.com/Spain/Canary-Islands/Provincia-de-Las-Palmas/Puerto-del-Rosario-(Fuerteventura)/Fishing/
¶( General meteocharts )
Radar:
http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/observacion/radar?w=1&p=ca
AEMET Weather Alerts!
* http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?w=hoy&a=can :
ETC:
* https://www.wunderground.com/weather/es/puerto-del-rosario
* https://tides4fishing.com/es/islas-canarias/puerto-del-rosario-fuerteventura
* https://www.fuerteventuraplayas.com/meteostation/indexDesktop.php
* https://www.gismeteo.com/weather-fuerteventura-10956/2-weeks/
* [...]
Radar:
http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/observacion/radar?w=1&p=ca
AEMET Weather Alerts!
* http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/avisos?w=hoy&a=can :
ETC:
* https://www.wunderground.com/weather/es/puerto-del-rosario
* https://tides4fishing.com/es/islas-canarias/puerto-del-rosario-fuerteventura
* https://www.fuerteventuraplayas.com/meteostation/indexDesktop.php
* https://www.gismeteo.com/weather-fuerteventura-10956/2-weeks/
* [...]
¶Airport
* Located ~5km from capital Puerto del Rosario
* Also known as "El Matorral"
* FV-2 is main road and connects the airport with the rest of the island
* destinations from the airport: http://www.aena.es/es/aeropuerto-fuerteventura/destinos-aeropuerto.html
* [...]
* Located ~5km from capital Puerto del Rosario
* Also known as "El Matorral"
* FV-2 is main road and connects the airport with the rest of the island
* destinations from the airport: http://www.aena.es/es/aeropuerto-fuerteventura/destinos-aeropuerto.html
* [...]
¶Bus to/from Airport
https://www.airport-fuerteventura.com/bus.php
Route #3/10 (Puerto Del Rosario)
"Not all areas are well-connected to the Airport by Bus. However, both Caleta de Fuste and Puerto del Rosario are very-well connected to the Airport with regular buses running between 7am and just after midnight everyday (Route 03)."
https://www.fuerteventuraguide.com/fuerteventura-bus-routes-and-timetables/
https://www.airport-fuerteventura.com/bus.php
Route #3/10 (Puerto Del Rosario)
"Not all areas are well-connected to the Airport by Bus. However, both Caleta de Fuste and Puerto del Rosario are very-well connected to the Airport with regular buses running between 7am and just after midnight everyday (Route 03)."
https://www.fuerteventuraguide.com/fuerteventura-bus-routes-and-timetables/
¶Beaches

* El Cotillo pools (NW):
continue north from El Cotillo
(halfway to lighthouse)
dunes + black volcano rocks
private, not crowded
* Jarugo (W):
scenic beach, great to spend the day & refresh
5km offroad to reach, via Tindaya
dangerous currents if you go too far out
* La Pared (W):
amazing scenic
not for swimming
* Plaza kolo wydmy (SE):
(misnamed on google)
excellent place just south of the busy Sotavento windusrfing beaches
not crowded, no infrastructure
amazing sand dune (can board it)
great calm & warm ocean
* Cofete (SW):
endless
end of the world
doesn't seem like a good place to swim
________________________
* Sotavento (SE):
crowded with windsurfing
and resorts
* La Concha (NW)
* public shower
* toilets
* parking 200m from beach (to camp?)
* Playa Chica (NW)
* public shower
* busconnection
* Jandia (S)
some of the most popular in Fuerte
south end of the island
bit warmer water...
* Gran Tarajal (SE)
* public shower
* toilets
* bus connection
* parking 15m from beach (to camp?)
* "urban & non touristy"
--> 28°12'42.1"N 14°01'08.7"W
* Las Playitas (SE)
* public shower
* busconnection
* parking 10m from beach (to camp?)
--> 28°13'40.2"N 13°59'19.1"W
* Grandes Playas (N)
* public shower
* busconnection
* Puerto Lajas (E)
* public shower
* busconnection
_______________________
:
* https://www.beach-inspector.com/en/b/fuerteventura-playa-de-la-concha
* [...]
"""
Blue flags are an award for beaches that meet certain standards, covering the following aspects:
1) Water Quality
2) Environmental Education and Information
3) Environmental Management
4) Safety and Services
They change by season.
A list of current blue flag beaches is here
more info: https://www.blueflag.global/
"""

* El Cotillo pools (NW):
continue north from El Cotillo
(halfway to lighthouse)
dunes + black volcano rocks
private, not crowded
* Jarugo (W):
scenic beach, great to spend the day & refresh
5km offroad to reach, via Tindaya
dangerous currents if you go too far out
* La Pared (W):
amazing scenic
not for swimming
* Plaza kolo wydmy (SE):
(misnamed on google)
excellent place just south of the busy Sotavento windusrfing beaches
not crowded, no infrastructure
amazing sand dune (can board it)
great calm & warm ocean
* Cofete (SW):
endless
end of the world
doesn't seem like a good place to swim
________________________
* Sotavento (SE):
crowded with windsurfing
and resorts
* La Concha (NW)
* public shower
* toilets
* parking 200m from beach (to camp?)
* Playa Chica (NW)
* public shower
* busconnection
* Jandia (S)
some of the most popular in Fuerte
south end of the island
bit warmer water...
* Gran Tarajal (SE)
* public shower
* toilets
* bus connection
* parking 15m from beach (to camp?)
* "urban & non touristy"
--> 28°12'42.1"N 14°01'08.7"W
* Las Playitas (SE)
* public shower
* busconnection
* parking 10m from beach (to camp?)
--> 28°13'40.2"N 13°59'19.1"W
* Grandes Playas (N)
* public shower
* busconnection
* Puerto Lajas (E)
* public shower
* busconnection
_______________________
:
* https://www.beach-inspector.com/en/b/fuerteventura-playa-de-la-concha
* [...]
"""
Blue flags are an award for beaches that meet certain standards, covering the following aspects:
1) Water Quality
2) Environmental Education and Information
3) Environmental Management
4) Safety and Services
They change by season.
A list of current blue flag beaches is here
more info: https://www.blueflag.global/
"""
¶Camping
__________ tried/visited
:
1) NW of Corralejo ~ Bajo Amarillo:
"is some fisherman hut"
2) North of El Cotillo:
>d Merge coord <varsha !!!
3) Playa Escarela
4) El Jablito
__________ to try
* Playa Esquinzo:
https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0xc47b3a00c5bef8d:0x353389bba135e50a?utm_source=mstt_1
* South of El Cotillo
* Playa Cofete:
* https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0xc477749ea712063:0x89fa5af1166641ca?utm_source=mstt_1
* Far South
* ~60km, 20km of that "quite bad dirt road":
suspension issues ??? #trucko
* [...]
* ASK PEOPLE !!!
___________________________________________________
Links:
* https://verdeaurora.com/where-to-camp-in-fuerteventura/?lang=en
* [...]
__________ tried/visited
:
1) NW of Corralejo ~ Bajo Amarillo:
"is some fisherman hut"
2) North of El Cotillo:
3) Playa Escarela
4) El Jablito
__________ to try
* Playa Esquinzo:
https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0xc47b3a00c5bef8d:0x353389bba135e50a?utm_source=mstt_1
* South of El Cotillo
* Playa Cofete:
* https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0xc477749ea712063:0x89fa5af1166641ca?utm_source=mstt_1
* Far South
* ~60km, 20km of that "quite bad dirt road":
* [...]
___________________________________________________
Links:
* https://verdeaurora.com/where-to-camp-in-fuerteventura/?lang=en
* [...]
¶Public infrastructure
* Libraries
Corralejo:
* Biblioteca Municipal de Corralejo
Puerto del Rosario:
* Biblioteca Municipal de Puerto del Rosario
(180-seat multipurpose room, air conditioning, wifi zone, multimedia room)
* Centro Bibliotecario Insular
* Showers
* see "Beaches"
* [...]
_____________________________
See also:
* https://fuerteguide.com/fuerteventura-guide/things-to-do/beaches/beaches-with-showers
* [...]
* Libraries
Corralejo:
* Biblioteca Municipal de Corralejo
Puerto del Rosario:
* Biblioteca Municipal de Puerto del Rosario
(180-seat multipurpose room, air conditioning, wifi zone, multimedia room)
* Centro Bibliotecario Insular
* Showers
* see "Beaches"
* [...]
_____________________________
See also:
* https://fuerteguide.com/fuerteventura-guide/things-to-do/beaches/beaches-with-showers
* [...]
¶Shops & Markets
aka "supermercados"
Also see → 🔗markets !
BIG
* Mercadona @ Puerto del Rosario,
Pol. Ind. La Hondura - Calle los Alisios, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain
MON - SAT / 0900 - 2130
MEDIUM
* SuperDino @ Puerto del Rosario:
Calle Manuel Velázquez Cabrera, 108, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain
MON - SAT / 0830 - 2100
* SuperDino @ Villaverde:
...
MINI
* Minimercado La Plaza @ Parque Holandés
NEAR: C.C.Parque Holandes local 21 - 23, 35649 Parque Holandés, Las Palmas, Spain
MON, WED - SAT / 0900 - 1500 & 1700 - 2000 | SUN / 0900 - 1330 | TUE closed
___________
* Fran y Chemi (vegetables delivery)
* [...] !!!
<--------------------- (new) Fuerteventura Shops
aka "supermercados"
Also see → 🔗markets !
BIG
* Mercadona @ Puerto del Rosario,
Pol. Ind. La Hondura - Calle los Alisios, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain
MON - SAT / 0900 - 2130
MEDIUM
* SuperDino @ Puerto del Rosario:
Calle Manuel Velázquez Cabrera, 108, 35600 Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain
MON - SAT / 0830 - 2100
* SuperDino @ Villaverde:
...
MINI
* Minimercado La Plaza @ Parque Holandés
NEAR: C.C.Parque Holandes local 21 - 23, 35649 Parque Holandés, Las Palmas, Spain
MON, WED - SAT / 0900 - 1500 & 1700 - 2000 | SUN / 0900 - 1330 | TUE closed
___________
* Fran y Chemi (vegetables delivery)
* [...] !!!
¶ * Museums & Art
* General oversight
→ https://museosfuerteventura.com/museos/
* Salt Museum Salinas del Carmen
2 Barrio las Salinas, Antigua
* The Sculpture Park
Puerto del Rosario
* Juan Ismael Arts Centre
Puerto del Rosario
https://www.arteinformado.com/guia/o/centro-de-arte-juan-ismael-de-puerto-del-rosario-100857
* General oversight
→ https://museosfuerteventura.com/museos/
* Salt Museum Salinas del Carmen
2 Barrio las Salinas, Antigua
* The Sculpture Park
Puerto del Rosario
* Juan Ismael Arts Centre
Puerto del Rosario
https://www.arteinformado.com/guia/o/centro-de-arte-juan-ismael-de-puerto-del-rosario-100857
¶ * Bars
* Coralejo:
* Corner Rock
* Rock Café
* Lajares:
* Canela
bar with gigs sometimes (but does not really look up to date)
http://www.canela-cafe.es/en/
* The Return Bar
* Coralejo:
* Corner Rock
* Rock Café
* Lajares:
* Canela
bar with gigs sometimes (but does not really look up to date)
http://www.canela-cafe.es/en/
* The Return Bar
¶Nature & Agriculture
* Botanical Garden:
https://jardinbotanicofuerteventura.com/
* Wild Plants Gathering:
https://www.academia.edu/7183303/Wild_plants_gathering_Canary_Islands
* [...]
* Botanical Garden:
https://jardinbotanicofuerteventura.com/
* Wild Plants Gathering:
https://www.academia.edu/7183303/Wild_plants_gathering_Canary_Islands
* [...]
¶ "El Jablito" (current camp location)

"""
El Jablito is a small semi-urban beach located in the municipality of La Oliva, near Parque Holandes, a small village between Corralejo and the capital Puerto del Rosario.
El Jabito is a small fishing village formed by typical white houses and boats that surround the natural bay. The bay protects the village from the currents and the waves,
"""
→ https://www.fuerteventuraplayas.com/en/component/k2/el-jablito-beach-parque-holandes
→ See 🔗next for current camp specifications

"""
El Jablito is a small semi-urban beach located in the municipality of La Oliva, near Parque Holandes, a small village between Corralejo and the capital Puerto del Rosario.
El Jabito is a small fishing village formed by typical white houses and boats that surround the natural bay. The bay protects the village from the currents and the waves,
"""
→ https://www.fuerteventuraplayas.com/en/component/k2/el-jablito-beach-parque-holandes
→ See 🔗next for current camp specifications
¶other people on "autocaravana fuerteventura"
#TOREAD
https://erasmusu.com/es/erasmus-ulpgc-universidad-de-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria/blog-erasmus/capitulo-4-2-paz-y-amor-en-fuerteventura-furgoexperience-islas-canarias-capitulo-23-438491
https://noticiasfuerteventura.com/fuerteventura/una-autocaravana-cae-a-la-playa
news: watch your driving, cars can slide off cliffs, breaks fail, etc :)
http://www.autocaravanasfuerteventura.es/01/modelo-b.html
80€ PD (=500€ PW) for cheapest autocaravana rental. LOL.
https://www.tripadvisor.es/FAQ_Answers-g562817-d679705-t5877149-Es_seguro_ir_con_la_autocaravana_Es_nuestro.html
Playa Cofete has a bit dastardly/deadly road!
#TOREAD
https://erasmusu.com/es/erasmus-ulpgc-universidad-de-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria/blog-erasmus/capitulo-4-2-paz-y-amor-en-fuerteventura-furgoexperience-islas-canarias-capitulo-23-438491
https://noticiasfuerteventura.com/fuerteventura/una-autocaravana-cae-a-la-playa
news: watch your driving, cars can slide off cliffs, breaks fail, etc :)
http://www.autocaravanasfuerteventura.es/01/modelo-b.html
80€ PD (=500€ PW) for cheapest autocaravana rental. LOL.
https://www.tripadvisor.es/FAQ_Answers-g562817-d679705-t5877149-Es_seguro_ir_con_la_autocaravana_Es_nuestro.html
Playa Cofete has a bit dastardly/deadly road!
¶Time zone in Canary Islands, Spain
Western European Time (WET) / Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1)
more → https://24timezones.com/time-zone/gmt+1
<------------------------- ((new))
Western European Time (WET) / Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1)
more → https://24timezones.com/time-zone/gmt+1