When can you swim in Fuerteventura?

Anyone visiting the oldest of the Canary Islands for the first time wonders: when can you swim in Fuerteventura?

Fuerteventura’s climate , mild all year round and with consistently sunny days, is the perfect place for a holiday at any time of the year.

The island is bathed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, whose waters are always fresh, both in summer and in winter, increased in recent years by climate change .

The sea temperature in the Canary Islands and also in Fuerteventura varies between 18°C ​​in January, quite cool, but regenerating.

And reaches 22 – 23 °C in July, August and the months of Canarian summer, with sunny days in every city of Fuerteventura.

So in Fuerteventura , you can easily swim in any month of the year , unless you are too sensitive to the cold.

The ever-present trade winds on the island make for pleasant days on its Caribbean beaches, or on the suggestive volcanic sand beaches.

So pack your swimsuit and flip-flops and set off to discover this slow-paced island, a mix of pristine landscapes, history, culture, and culinary tradition.

Where to swim in Fuerteventura?

When visiting the island, it’s difficult to choose where to swim in Fuerteventura, as its heavenly beaches offer enchanting views.

It should be noted that the trade winds, which are always present on the island, often make swimming difficult, especially in the windiest months.

When swimming on the breathtaking beaches of El Cotillo, Ajuy , La Pared, Cofete , you need to be very careful due to the strong currents.

The beaches of El Castillo ang Guirra, Playa Chica ,  Sotavento , Matorral are some of the beaches in Fuerteventura where you can find calm sea and swim without problems

Without a doubt, the beaches in the south of Fuerteventura are the least windy and therefore ideal for swimming even for the families with kids.

With the necessary precautions, however, you can safely swim in the crystal-clear, multi-hued waters of the ocean anywhere on the island.

It’s impossible to distinguish whether the north or south of the island is better , Fuerteventura offers postcard-perfect views from every corner.

No matter which beach you choose, the most beautiful island of the Canaries always fascinates with its ever-changing landscapes, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.

Less windy and well-equipped beaches, long coastlines of wonderful dunes or volcanic beaches: in Fuerteventura you will find everything you desire.

Bathing in Fuerteventura , wherever you are, is always pleasant, relaxing and regenerating for the body.