Head to Fuerteventura for a trip that's out of this world

If you fell asleep on the plane to Fuerteventura and woke up on arrival, youd be forgiven for thinking you had landed on the moon.

The landscape is so barren and black it looks as if any sort of life would struggle to thrive.

With miles and miles of charcoal landscape punctuated only by the manmade golf courses in the hotel resorts, you couldnt be further from the rolling green hills of England.

But give it a day, go to the beach, eat tapas and drink sangria on the veranda, and you will discover that there is plenty of life on this Spanish island, and its actually quite wonderful.

Like all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura was formed out of a series of underwater volcanic eruptions, which explains the charred landscape and looming dark mountains.

But as the days turn to nights, and dusk turns to dawn, thousands more colours are revealed to create a magical place like no other.

Not to mention the stunning beaches, all year round sunshine and cloudless blue skies.

I took a trip to Fuertaventura courtesy of Pierre & Vacances and stayed at their newly opened Origo Mare resort to the north of the island.

Its perfect for all types of holiday makers, with an adult only pool and al a carte restaurant and spa for those who want a relaxing holiday, and a fabulous kids water park with wave pool, mini golf and tennis courts for those who prefer a little more activity on their jollies.

Its laid out like a holiday village so its particularly great for families. Five cul de sacs of apartments each have their own pool, and theres as a shop so you can cook for yourself if youre on more of a budget.

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Head to Fuerteventura for a trip that's out of this world