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Getting Here & Driving Guide

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Arriving at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is the easy part; the real adventure begins as you head west into the remote beauty of Aguas Verdes. The drive takes approximately 30–40 minutes and is a fantastic introduction to the island’s stark, volcanic landscape.

📍 1. Apartment Location & Offline GPS Setup

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🚨 2. The Golden Rule: Saturday Arrivals & Sunday Closures

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🛒 3. The Smart Supermarket Stop (The IKEA Landmark)

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When leaving the airport, do not follow the signs for Aguas Verdes or Betancuria just yet. The most direct route is not the smartest if you need groceries.

Instead, head south on the main FV-2 motorway for just a few minutes, as if heading towards Caleta de Fuste:

  1. Watch for the Landmark: Look out for the towering, bright blue-and-yellow IKEA sign rising above the landscape at Polígono Industrial ZEC (also known as Polígono Risco Prieto / Costa de Antigua).
  2. Pull Off the Motorway: Take the exit right at IKEA; access is remarkably easy.
  3. The Holy Grail for Self-Catering: Here you will find a large Mercadona and a Lidl practically next door to each other, both with massive, hassle-free car parks.
  4. Stock Up: Pick up your groceries, fresh produce, and several 5L or 8L bottles of mineral water (tap water on the island is desalinated seawater and not suitable for drinking or coffee).

🚗 4. From the Supermarket to the Coast

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Once your car is stocked and your holiday provisions secured, plug the apartment GPS pin into your navigation:

  • Inland into the Heart of Fuerteventura: From the industrial park, your sat-nav will guide you a bit further south and then west, cutting inland.
  • Ancient Hills & Villages: You will wind up and through ancient volcanic hills, passing the historic, whitewashed town of Antigua.
  • Valle de Santa Inés: The landscape opens up into the remote and beautiful Valle de Santa Inés.
  • Llanos de la Concepción Turnoff: Keep going through the small hamlet of Llanos de la Concepción. Shortly after passing through the village, you will see the sign you’ve been waiting for: a right turn taking you down the road to Aguas Verdes.

🌊 5. The Last Mile (The Valley Descent to the Ocean)

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That right turn at Llanos de la Concepción marks the final, and most dramatic, leg of your journey:

  • The Valley Road: You are now on the single road that descends for several kilometers through a stunning, barren volcanic valley toward the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Road Conditions: The tarmac is smooth and in fantastic condition, but wonderfully curvy as it hugs the contours of the hills.
  • Take It Slow: Observe the speed limits, take your time on the curves, and enjoy the views as the ocean slowly comes into panorama.
  • Destination: The Urbanización Aguas Verdes is located right at the end of this road, just before hitting the wild sands of Playa del Valle.