Fuerteventura by bike: when to go and what to bring

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Fuerteventura by bike: when to go and what to bring

Fuerteventura is one of the best islands in Europe to ride all year round: little rain, mild temperatures and endless dirt tracks between volcanoes, desert and ocean.

When to go

You can ride in every season. From October to May temperatures are mild and perfect for long days in the saddle. In summer it is hotter and the trade winds blow more strongly, especially in the afternoon: in that period it is better to start early in the morning.

The wind

The wind is the real character of Fuerteventura. Plan the routes so that you have a tailwind on the way back and, if you are not used to it, choose an e-bike or e-MTB: the electric assistance makes the headwind much easier.

What to bring

Sunscreen and sunglasses even in winter, a windproof jacket, padded shorts, cycling gloves and a light layer for the evening. Water is essential: on many tracks there are no villages for kilometres. Bikes, helmets and repair kits are provided with our journeys.

Where to ride

The north around Corralejo offers volcanoes, the dunes of the natural park and the Lobos islet; the centre has the old capital Betancuria and the gorges of Ajuy; the south hides the wild beach of Cofete. Our journeys link these areas with GPS tracks or local guides.

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