Sunny island with £1.70 pints and 21C weather in February with £25 flights | Europe | Travel
Cheap pints and flights, what’s not to love? (Image: Getty)
There is a stunning island which is often hailed as the ‘best place for the winter sun’ and it’s only a four-hour direct flight away from the UK.
What’s more, that flight costs only £25 one-way.
While it’s true that the Canary Islands are a year-round favourite holiday hotspot, they are particularly enticing at this time of year. After all, who wouldn’t want to ditch the gloomy skies, icy nights, and rainy days of Britain in February?
Well, look no further for your next February holiday destination, because we’ve got just the recommendation for you. A breathtaking Spanish island with stunning landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and miles of white sand beaches is the ideal holiday destination for those looking for a quick escape from Britain’s winter blues.
The oldest island in the archipelago — dating back nearly 20 million years, when it was formed due to intense underwater volcanic activity and an eruption from the Canary hotspot — Fuerteventura is truly spectacular.
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The second-largest of the Canary Islands (following closely on Tenerife’s heels) Fuerteventura is located merely 100 kilometres off the North African coast, and boasts the longest white sand beaches in the archipelago.
Considered to be an ideal destination for watersports, especially for those interested in surfing, waterskiing, and windsurfing, this exotic Spanish island is the epitome of sun and fun.
With direct flights from London’s Stansted and Luton Airports on February 8 costing just £25 at the time of writing (one cabin bag and one handbag included), in just four hours and twenty minutes, travellers can be carefreely frolicking in the sun.
It’s not just flights that are cheap in Fuerteventura. A pint of beer will only set you back £1.70 on this vibrant island, and if that wasn’t enough, Fuerteventura’s temperatures rarely fall below 18C or rise above 32C, making it the ultimate tropical paradise.
February in Fuerteventura brings with it optimal temperate weather — perfect for escaping the UK’s harsh winter. In fact, the island gets roughly 3,000 hours of sunshine in a year.
The island boasts spectacularly unique topography (Image: Getty)
Home to 152 separate beaches, at least 50 kilometres of white sand beaches and 25 kilometers of black volcanic shingle — this Canary Islands favourite has a unique topography.
When it comes to uniqueness, Fuerteventura has another feather in its cap. It’s home to one of the two surviving populations of the endangered Canarian Egyptian vulture and the island itself hosts hundreds of species of uncommon flora and fauna.
Some of Fuerteventura’s finest beaches include Playa de Sotavento, Playas de Corralejo, Playas de El Cotillo, Playa de Cofete, Playas de Jandia, and Playa de Ajuy.
The island’s northern region is characterised mainly by pristine white sand dunes, dramatic volcanic terrain, and rocky shorelines, whilst the southern portion boasts expansive white sand beaches and remote bays – perfect for surfing enthusiasts and watersports lovers.
This breathtaking sunshine island is perfect for a February getaway (Image: Getty)
Playa de Sotavento stands out as one of the island’s most distinctive and popular beaches. Situated along the southeastern coastline, this remarkable beach reveals a fascinating dual-shore phenomenon when the tide ebbs.
As waters retreat, pools form between the main beach and sandbanks, creating a secondary golden shoreline. The Sotavento coastline is celebrated for its sweeping white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, establishing it as a popular destination for visitors.
Well-known destinations such as Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste have renowned holiday resorts, restaurants and numerous activities catering to all age groups.
Corralejo’s old town exudes genuine Spanish vibes through its winding lanes, tapas restaurants and fresh seafood joints.
This vibrant resort also boasts the magnificent Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo, with the Calderón Hondo volcano trail situated close by, delivering spectacular sweeping vistas.
The family-orientated Caleta de Fuste, with its sophisticated marina and local markets, also deserves a place on Fuerteventura itineraries.
El Cotillo, a charming and bustling fishing village renowned for its surf and calm lagoon, is yet another traveller hotspot, while the secluded Cofete Beach and the historic Ajuy Caves are also must-see spots.
