Fuerteventura 2025: Brits conquer tourism crown, Germans slip!

Fuerteventura 2025: Brits conquer tourism crown, Germans slip!

Fuerteventura, the popular holiday island in the Canary Islands, will experience a remarkable change in tourism in 2025. Tourist arrivals rose by almost 8% in the first quarter, with British holidaymakers in particular attracting more people to Fuerteventura than ever before. This comes against the background of a slight decline in German tourists, who have traditionally been among the most frequent visitors to the island in recent years.

In the first quarter of 2025, 243,181 British tourists traveled to Fuerteventura, an increase of 13.2% compared to the previous year. In contrast, the number of German visitors fell to 236,398. This development gives British holidaymakers primacy on the island for the first time and is particularly notable as Fuerteventura has only recently become valued for its diverse leisure offerings and mild climate.

Challenges and opportunities

However, the growing number of tourists also raises questions about the long-term sustainability of the infrastructure. The authorities fear that the increasing number of visitors could overload existing capacities. At the same time, Fuerteventura continues to offer numerous attractions for holidaymakers with its quiet beaches and first-class conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers.

The average cost of a dinner on the island is between 8 and 12 euros per person, which makes Fuerteventura even more attractive. The combination of attractive flight connections, the mild climate and the aforementioned infrastructure primarily attracts British tourists, while German travelers are increasingly favoring all-inclusive offers in Turkey.

Growth compared to other Canary Islands

Fuerteventura records an overall growth in tourism of almost 8% compared to other Canary Islands. While Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are seeing moderate increases of between 1.9% and 2.8%, Fuerteventura remains the island of choice for many British holidaymakers.

The island not only offers long sandy beaches and impressive nature, but also activities such as hiking in volcanic landscapes. Particularly child-friendly resorts and the opportunity to experience windsurfing and kitesurfing make Fuerteventura a must for families and sports enthusiasts.

However, as tourism flourishes, the discussion about sustainability and environmental protection on the island is becoming increasingly important. Authorities are required to develop strategies to conserve natural resources while meeting the needs of tourists. Due to the growing number of tourists, there are certain challenges that need to be overcome if the island wants to preserve its natural beauty.

For a detailed analysis of the current situation on Fuerteventura, take a look at the reporting from derwesten.de and merkur.de.