We found Fuerteventura over 10 years ago, when we first arrived and immediately fell in love with the sunshine lifestyle, surf culture and outdoor way of living. It has been our dream to open a fitness retreat since those early days and now we're just a few weeks away from our first The Fit Retreat guests arriving, we're surer than ever that Fuerteventura is the perfect place for a fitness holiday!
Here's why!
1) Year round sunshine! With over 300 days of sunshine Fuerteventura really is perfect for getting outside to get fit and healthy. Even in the winter the temperature doesn't drop much below 15C and even in the height of summer the breeze means that you'll never overheat. All our workouts are held at the beach or around our pool area to make the most of the amazing weather and island life.
2) BEACHES! Quite simply some of the best in the world! From the sweeping sand dunes of Corralejo, to the secluded lagoons of El Cotillo there is so much beautiful coastline offering a beach to suit everyone! Whether you're doing a HIIT workout at The Fit Retreat, going for a jog on the sand or taking a dip to swim in the ocean, you've got the perfect outdoor gym right on your doorstep.
3) Look there's another volcano! If it's your first time to Fuerteventura you may look out of the window on the aeroplane and think you're landing on the Sahara Desert, but this strange lunar landscape is the perfect setting for a fitness retreat! Round every corner, you will find a path to explore one of Fuerteventura's many volcanos and their craters. At The Fit Retreat you'll enjoy a volcanic workout, as well as hiking adventures into the mountainous ravines. Not only do they give you amazing panoramic views of the whole island, you also might make friends with the locals ... our cheeky chipmunks!
4) Island lifestyle! Fuerteventura is the perfect place to relax, re-energise and recuperate from the stresses of everyday life back home. It's important to us that your fitness retreat is not a bootcamp, but the right balance of working out, eating healthy, relaxation and inspiration to take your new healthy lifestyle back home with you. As well as HIIT workouts, hiking and adventures, there's plenty of time to lounge round the pool or hit the beach.
5) Canarian cuisine! We love our food at The Fit Retreat! And we can still enjoy healthy delicious food eating out in the wide range of local restaurants. Whether you fancy tapas, freshly caught fish or you're a meat lover, there are plenty of options on the island! And perhaps surprisingly to some people, you can also opt for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options if that's more your thing! We are more than happy to recommend!
And that's just for starters. There is so much this amazing island offers ... We just can't wait to share it with our first guests ... It really is the perfect place for The Fit Retreat!
See you soon!
