Fuerteventura

American  

[fwer-tee-ven-toor-uh, foo-er-, fwer-te-ven-toorah] / ˌfwɛr ti vɛnˈtʊər ə, fuˌɛr-, ˌfwɛr tɛ vɛn turɑ /

noun

1. a Spanish island off the NW coast of Africa, one of the Canary Islands. 641 sq. mi. (1,660 sq. km).

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Example Sentences

This included taking Tate on holiday to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands to celebrate both of their birthdays - which are two days apart - in November.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

There’s a lot more sky to see out there, especially in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.

From New York Times • May 15, 2022

Membership of the "Digital Nomads Fuerteventura" Facebook group Boesmans runs quintupled during the pandemic.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2021

Two more boats carrying a total of 110 migrant passengers reached the Canary islands of Fuerteventura and El Hierro on Friday, officials said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2021

"Whatever is Mrs. Hatherly going to Fuerteventura for?" he asked.

From For Jacinta by Bindloss, Harold