Originally known as Puerto de las Cabras (translated "Port of the Goats"), Fuerteventura was established as a fishing settlement with a natural harbor. Fuerteventura is one of the main cruise ports in the Canary region serving all the cruise lines.
Fuerteventura Cruise Port has one dedicated berth to cruise lines with a berthing length of 304m. It can host l large ship or 2 small ships simultaneously. The port is surrounded by the town center, which means most of the city's tourist areas and attractions are located within easy walking distance from the cruise terminal.
With its 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Fuerteventura is the perfect place to enjoy the rays and top up a tan especially when taking into account its excellent beaches
. Global Ports Holding has been chosen as the preferred partner for the 20-year management of Fuerteventura Cruise Port in 2022.
The beauty of Fuerteventura extends beyond land and ocean, with its stunning beaches and serene scenery. The island is wonderful for stargazing at night. In fact, the conditions are so good that the entire island is one of the Canary Islands' three Starlight Reserves, a privilege given to only a few places on the planet. At Sicasumbre, the island's first astronomical viewpoint, fans and specialists have free access to educational panels and observation instruments to enjoy the spectacle of stars, constellations, planets, and comets that the night sky of Fuerteventura has to offer. Because of its exceptional temperature, long days, year-round sun, ideal wind and wave conditions, full variety of services and amenities.
