Fuerteventura 2025: Briten conquer tourism crown, German slips!
Fuerteventura 2025: Briten conquer tourism crown, German slips!
Fuerteventura, Spanien - Fuerteventura, the popular holiday island of the Canary Islands, experienced a remarkable change in tourism in 2025. The number of tourist arrivals rose by almost 8% in the first quarter, with British vacationers in particular more people after Fuerteventura than ever before. This is done against the background of a slight decline in German tourists, who have traditionally been one of the most common visitors to the island in recent years.
in the first quarter of 2025, 243,181 traveled to Fuerteventura British tourists, which corresponds to an increase of 13.2% compared to the previous year. In contrast, the number of German visitors decreased to 236,398. This development gives the British holidaymakers the priority on the island for the first time and is particularly noteworthy, since Fuerteventura has recently been estimated for its diverse leisure activities and the mild climate.
challenges and opportunities
The growing number of tourists also raise questions about the long -term sustainability of the infrastructure. The authorities fear that the increasing number of visitors could overload the existing capacities. At the same time, Fuerteventura with its calm beaches and first -class conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers continue to offer numerous attractions for vacationers.
The average costs for dinner on the island are between 8 and 12 euros per person, which also makes Fuerteventura attractive. The combination of attractive flight connections, the mild climate and the infrastructure already mentioned attracts British tourists in particular, while German travelers are increasingly favoring all-inclusive offers in Turkey.
growth compared to other Canary Islands
Fuerteventura lists total growth in tourism of almost 8% compared to other Canary Islands. While Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife observe moderate growth between 1.9% and 2.8%, Fuerteventura remains the island of election for many British vacationers.
The island not only offers long sandy beaches and impressive nature, but also activities such as hiking in volcanic landscapes. Especially child-friendly resorts and the opportunity to experience wind and kitesurfing make Fuerteventura a must for families and sports enthusiasts.
flourishing during tourism, but the discussion about sustainability and environmental protection on the island is becoming increasingly important. The authorities are required to develop strategies in order to preserve natural resources and at the same time meet the needs of tourists. Because of the growing number of tourists, there are certain challenges that have to be mastered if the island wants to preserve its natural beauty.
For a detailed analysis of the current situation in Fuerteventura, take a look at the reporting of Derwesten.de and DetailsOrt Fuerteventura, Spanien Quellen