The island of Fuerteventura is well known for the strong winds hitting it frequently and making for solid waves. These circumstances were not very favorable to seafarers but are very welcome today to many birds living on the island and to the surfers visiting it for the waves. In fact, the name of the land itself, Fuerteventura, points to this natural phenomenon as it means nothing else than solid wind.
Ashore of the Sahara in the Atlantic Ocean, there is a group of islands called the Canaries. They belong to Spain and are renowned for their mild weather and beautiful nature. One of these islands is called Fuerteventura. Due to its proximity to Africa and the Sahara, the weather here is quite dry; it rarely rains, and the landscape is shaped to a large degree by dunes and deserts. Often, dust sweeps across the island and makes for exciting moods.
Shot in November 2018
Michael Hoffman Photography 