Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are the two easternmost islands of the Canarian archipelago and the closest to both mainland Spain and the African coast. Their climate, which is always warm and sunny, is influenced by their fortunate location and makes them ideal for a beach and beach life vacation.
If for your next trip to the Canary Islands you are planning to visit both Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, know that the ferry connections are very well organized. The route that runs most frequently, given the short distance, is Playa Blanca - Corralejo and is one of the most frequently used by tourists and residents.
However, there is a ferry that directly connects the capitals of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, traveling from Arrecife to Puerto del Rosario.
🚢This connection is made only once a week by the Naviera Armas shipping company and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is the ship that departs from Cadiz, along the Iberian coast, and reaches the other Canary Islands.
➜ Why choose the route from Arrecife to Puerto del Rosario?
• It is a direct connection between the main cities of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
• It is ideal if you are traveling without a vehicle or with a bicycle and you can even board it for free!
• You can enjoy the crossing aboard the largest and best equipped ferries in Naviera Armas and have services that no other connection between the two islands can offer.
➜ What to do in Fuerteventura?
Once you have arrived in Puerto del Rosario, take your time to visit this beautiful coastal town. Strolling through the streets of the center and the waterfront, you can admire 150 statues that represent the history and culture of Fuerteventura. In the main square is the church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario and the house where writer Miguel de Unamuno lived during his exile in Fuerteventura.
Fuerteventura is famous for its beaches, and the most popular in the area are Playa Chica, a miniature paradise of white sand and crystal clear water, and Playa Blanca, which is wider and wilder and ideal for water sports.
The rest of Fuerteventura will not fail to surprise you: the striking dunes of Corralejo, the quaint inland villages (such as Antigua and Betancuria), and the wild Jandía peninsula are just some of the wonders you can expect from your next vacation in Fuerteventura!
