FUERTEVENTURA, an island in the Spanish archipelago of the Canary islands (q.v.). Pop. (193o) 11,696; area 665 sq.m. Fuerteventura lies between Lanzarote and Grand Canary. It has a length of 52 m., and an average width of 12 m. Lava streams and other signs of volcanic action abound, but there has been no igneous activity since the Spaniards took possession. The highest peak reaches 2,500 ft. In external appearance, climate and productions, Fuerteventura greatly resembles Lanzarote. Oliva (pop. 1920, 2,377) is the largest town. Cabras (1,o16) on the eastern coast is the chief port.