Fuerteventura

[ fwer-tee-ven-toor-uh, foo-er-; Spanish fwer-te-ven-toorah ]

noun

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

Example Sentences

The pair, who are both 54, were on holiday in Fuerteventura celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, when they found out.

From BBC

Citing local wisdom, Gloria says there are only three types of people in Fuerteventura — residents, tourists and those who are running from something.

From New York Times

Mrs Forbes, who travelled to Fuerteventura after parking in the car park that was later ravaged by the fire, said she felt "kind of left in limbo".

From BBC

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

From New York Times

"I borrowed boxing gloves, forgot my gum shield, but wasn't going all that way not to spar," laughed First, who has also trained in Cuba, Fuerteventura and the Philippines where he once owned an apartment.

From BBC