Morro Jable

What was once a small fishing village with only 200 inhabitants, Morro Jable has now grown into one of the biggest holiday resorts with something for everyone.

The miles of golden beaches and clear blue seas, shops, bars and restaurants of attract thousands of tourists each year.

Despite all the tourism the old village still remains intact and there is a quaint harbour in the west of the town which is used by local fishermen and yachtsmen and you can still escape the hustle and bustle should you wish to take a leisurely walk along the promenade or check out one of the local beaches.

The resort started life as a small fishing village, but has evolved from the mid-1980s into one of the most popular German holiday resorts on the planet whilst retaining it's fishing village roots. Particularly around the old town area and harbour where a few fishing vessels sit beside deluxe catamaran sailing boats serving visiting tourists. Extensions to the main motorway running south, now direct to Morro Jable, mean a quick transfer time of under an hour from Fuerteventura's airport.

Some of the beaches here are the longest and most beautiful in the Canary Islands stretching 35km and there's plenty to do for the water sports enthusiast from jet skiing to windsurfing.

It's possible to take a jet foil from here over to the neighboring island of Gran Canaria.