The group comprising Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and Spain, known as MED5, held its first meeting on Saturday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria since the European Parliament gave the green light to the new Migration and Asylum Pact. This is the first time in its history that it has convened outside the Mediterranean. The five countries, which constitute the southern border of Europe and bear the brunt of...

Fuerteventura is confirmed as one of the favorite destinations for European travelers in 2024! According to the official AENA website, local, national and international air traffic is growing exponentially at Fuerteventura airport in the first months of 2024. The numbers speak for themselves: 508,548 passengers in January 2024 (+7% compared to January 2023), 524,630 passengers in February 2024 (+10%...

Fuerteventura is an island of volcanic origin dating back approximately 23 million years ago. The first inhabitants were the Phoenicians, who arrived here only around the 10th century BC. Later, the island was colonized by populations of Berber origin from North Africa. In antiquity, the island of Fuerteventura was known by various names, including Planaria, referring to the flatness of much of its...

The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are a large archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, consisting of seven major islands and several smaller islets, all of volcanic origin, forming an autonomous community of Spain. Due to its geographic location, the Canaries are the southernmost and westernmost region of Spain. It is also one of the eight regions with...

Fuerteventura is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and thanks to this growing popularity, the local real estate market is constantly growing. If we add 12 months of Spring, the highest number of hours of daylight in Europe, a still low cost of living and a preferential tax regime, we get the perfect mix for those who want to change their lives or invest their capital without...

There are numerous advantages for those who decide to do business in Fuerteventura: a strategic geographical location, proximity to the emerging markets of West Africa, tax benefits, and excellent maritime and air connections worldwide. Additionally, there is a strong economic resurgence, excellent infrastructure ensuring rapid and efficient transit of people and goods, and a continuously expanding service...

The Urban Leasing Law (LAU) regulates the legal aspects of real estate law in Spain and Fuerteventura. Over time, it has undergone modifications that have changed important issues such as the duration of lease contracts or rent increases. Here is a summary of the most relevant points for residential leases, including the novelties introduced in 2023: Duration of the lease contract: The duration of a...

Its name derives from the fact that in the past the island was inhabited by numerous sea lions, known as "sea wolves" (lobo means "wolf"), now endangered. Fishermen eliminated these animals, believing that their voracity significantly reduced the fish in the surrounding waters, as each of these animals needs between 30 and 40 kg of fish per day to survive. Efforts are currently being made to reintroduce...