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Buying property in Fuerteventura: what to check

By Daniel WhitcombeReviewed by Marta Calderón IbáñezPublished Updated Stage 3: Choose where and what

Quick answer

Fuerteventura is a dry, windy island of long sandy beaches, with resort towns in the north and south and villages inland. Check wind and salt, water supply, the coastal law and the licence of any home. Tourist use needs enabling under the 2025 regional law.

Applies toBuyers considering an apartment, bungalow or village house in Fuerteventura.

On this page: 13 sections
  1. The island
  2. The market
  3. Taxes
  4. Resort homes
  5. Wind and sand
  6. Water
  7. Coast and dunes
  8. Tourist use
  9. Who it may suit
  10. What we could not verify
  11. Questions to ask on site in this place
  12. Before you pay a deposit in this place
  13. More on this topic
Checked 26 October 2026by Marta Calderón Ibáñez. Claims on this page are tied to the sources listed at the end.

§ 1The island

Fuerteventura lies close to the African coast, with some of the longest sandy beaches in the archipelago, dunes, a dry flat interior and constant wind. The main resorts are in the north and south, and small villages stand inland. This page belongs to the chapter on what Canary Islands means.

§ 2The market

The registry reports that foreigners made up 26.55% of home purchases in the province of Las Palmas in the second quarter of 2026, against 29.33% for the Canary Islands. The regional average price was €3,052 per m². We found no island-level average, so we print none.

§ 3Taxes

The Ministry of Finance table updated in September 2026 gives the general resale transfer tax in the Canary Islands as 6.5%. We did not verify the rate of the islands’ own indirect tax on new homes, so confirm it. The costs section explains.

§ 4Resort homes

Apartments and bungalows are in communities with shared pools. Ask for the statutes, accounts, minutes and reserve fund. Many resort homes are quiet in the low season, so visit then.

§ 5Wind and sand

Wind and sand wear materials and can make outdoor life uncomfortable on some days. Check windows, shutters, paint and pool equipment.

§ 6Water

Water comes mainly from desalination, so cost and supply matter. Ask what the home pays and whether there is a tank.

§ 7Coast and dunes

Coastal homes are subject to the coastal law, which protects a zone of 100 metres inland from the shore. Dunes are protected in places, and we did not read the rules, so ask the town hall in writing.

§ 8Tourist use

A 2025 regional law requires prior enabling by urban planning and a registration number for tourist use. Municipal rules and community statutes add limits.

§ 9Who it may suit

It may suit buyers who want long beaches, wind and open space, and who accept dry, bare scenery. Homes in Lanzarote covers Lanzarote nearby and homes in Gran Canaria covers Gran Canaria.

§ 10What we could not verify

We found no island average and did not read the dune protection rules.

§ 11Questions to ask on site in this place

Ask about volcanic and coastal risk, the water supply and the licence of the building. Ask the community administrator, if there is one, for the statutes, the last accounts and the minutes of the previous meetings. Visit in more than one season and on both sides of the island, because the north and the south differ in weather. Write down the answers and compare them with the documents your lawyer receives from the registry and the town hall.

§ 12Before you pay a deposit in this place

Check the transfer tax rate on the date of your deed, because the regional rules can change. Have your lawyer check the title, the licences and the charges first, and keep the deposit small and refundable on conditions. Choose a lawyer who knows island rules and the regional indirect tax on new homes. The legal process section explains the contract and the deed.

§ 13More on this topic

Homes in Tenerife explains what to check when buying in Tenerife.

FAQRelated questions

Is it windy?

Yes. The island is known for constant wind, which suits some activities and wears materials. Visit on a windy day, and check windows, shutters, metalwork and outdoor furniture.

Is it green?

No. The island is dry and open, with little vegetation. Gardens need water, which comes mainly from desalination, so check the cost and supply before you plan one.

Can I let a home to tourists?

Possibly. A 2025 regional law requires prior urban-planning enabling and a registration number, and municipalities and communities add limits. Ask a local lawyer for the rules on your purchase date.

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About this page

Written by

Daniel Whitcombe

Writer, buying and living in Spain

Daniel writes the chapters on how a purchase runs, who can buy, where to buy and how to check a location. He writes for readers who are new to the Spanish system and prefers plain explanations that name the official source. He is not a lawyer or adviser.

Reviewed by Marta Calderón Ibáñez, chief editor and source editor, 26 October 2026. Checked: Figures and rules checked against the official texts listed below

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General information only. This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Check your own situation with a qualified adviser.