Fuerteventura Postal Codes: 35600 to 35660 | Las Palmas, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Fuerteventura is the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands, forming part of the Las Palmas province in this Atlantic archipelago. Located approximately 100 kilometers off the northwest coast of Africa, Fuerteventura lies in the eastern sector of the Canary Islands chain, positioned between Lanzarote to the northeast and Gran Canaria to the southwest. With a land area of approximately 1,660 square kilometers, Fuerteventura stretches about 100 kilometers in length and varies between 5 and 31 kilometers in width, making it one of the most expansive islands in the archipelago. The island is administratively divided into six municipalities: La Oliva, Puerto del Rosario (the capital), Antigua, Betancuria, Pájara, and Tuineje, each containing numerous towns and villages that serve the island's population of around 120,000 residents. Known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, extensive golden sand beaches, and year-round mild climate, Fuerteventura has developed into a major tourist destination while maintaining its traditional agricultural and fishing industries. The island's unique geography, characterized by ancient volcanic formations and extensive plains, creates a distinctive environment that supports both tourism and local economic activities. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all of Fuerteventura's municipalities and their constituent towns, facilitating navigation and administrative processes across the island.