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    Fuerteventura Holidays

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    For sun that shines pretty much year-round, plus the best beaches in the Canaries, a holiday to Fuerteventura is spot on.

    The unsung island

    Fuerteventura is one of the more organic of Spain's Canary Islands. It’s a no-added-sugar sort of place, where the buildings are low-rise and the landscape has been shaped by biology rather than builders. But that’s not to say nothing goes on here. In fact, as most of the Canaries creak to life around mid-morning, Fuerteventura has been up for hours catering for the people who want to fit it all in.

    Surf spots and sand dunes

    The island’s enormous beaches attract surfers from sunrise. And at places like Dunas de Corralejo National Park, in the northern resort of Corralejo, sunbathers follow hot on their heels. Once you see the desert-like landscape here you won’t want to stay in bed, either. It’s a sea of wind-rippled white sand, with miles of footprint-free dunes.

    Action-packed resorts

    That said, holidays to Fuerteventura aren’t just for morning people. In resorts like Costa Caleta on the east coast, and Jandia, in the south, afternoons are filled with watersports, mini-golf and trampolining for the kids. Fast-forward a few hours, and the smell of fresh fish cooking on hot coals fills the island’s harboursides, giving the chequered flag to dinner time.

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    At a glance

    • Explore the Dunas de Corralejo National Park
    • Go wildlife-spotting at Oasis Park
    • Get a dose of culture at Casa de los Coroneles

    Destinations in Fuerteventura

    Top Destinations

    • Corralejo

      Holidays to Corralejo take you to the north coast of Fuerteventura. It's an easy-going place that majors in surfing and sand dunes. And it's got the best nightlife on the island.

    • Jandia

      Holidays to Jandia hand out an epic beach, a desert-like park and a fishing village with ample shops, bars and restaurants.

    • Costa Caleta

      Holidays to Costa Caleta take you to one of the best-loved spots on the Canarian island of Fuerteventura. You get a wide stretch of sandy beach, decent windsurfing, and medium-volume nightlife.

    • Nuevo Horizonte

      Nuevo Horizonte holidays are about life in the slow lane. You can relax to the max by the pool, or gossip with locals in its friendly restaurants and pubs.

    • Costa Calma

      Costa Calma holidays are as laidback as Baloo in the Jungle Book, and come with all those holiday necessities – like golden beaches and watersports.

    • Lajares

      You'll feel like a local on holidays to Lajares, it's that untouched. Aside from a couple of modern additions, this Canarian village has stuck to its age-old roots.

    • Esquinzo

      You can be as relaxed or as active as you like on a holiday to Esquinzo, with ace surfing on one hand and sunbathing-ready beaches on the other.

    Top things to See and Do in Fuerteventura

    • BEACHES
    • SHOPPING
    • NIGHTLIFE
    • FOOD & DRINK
    • White sand and watersports

      When it comes to beaches, Fuerteventura doesn’t do things by halves – it’s got 150-odd to its name. They don’t scrimp on quality either. From the white sand dunes at Corralejo to Costa Caleta’s quiet cove, beaches here are all first-class. And, if you’re the sporty type, they rank pretty highly when it comes to wind and kite-surfing, too.

    • The big beach

      Top billing here goes to Grandes Playas, a seven-kilometre stretch of white sand just south of Corralejo. It’s part of the Dunas de Corralejo National Park, and is backed by Sahara-style dunes. As it’s a protected area, no building work is allowed – although two large hotels sprung up before the restrictions were put in place. The busiest stretch is between the two properties – if you want a bit more space, just edge a bit further out.

    • The secret beach

      Right down on the southern tip of the island is Cofete Beach. This rugged, five-kilometre stretch is pretty difficult to get to – you’ll most likely need a 4x4 to navigate the tracks down here – but it’s worth it if you’re after a patch of sand away from the masses. The remote location and choppy surf keep the crowds away, so you’re guaranteed to find a secluded spot. It’s a top pick with those who like an all-over bronze, too, so if you fancy getting rid of those pesky tan lines, this is the place.

    • Bargain Buys

      There are plenty of bargain buys to be had in Fuerteventura. For handmade gifts, head to the artisan market at Corralejo’s El Campanario shopping centre between 10am and 2pm on Sundays. There’s also a market in Costa Caleta on Saturday mornings, and one in Jandia on Thursdays, where you can pick up leather belts and bags, jewellery and imitation designer gear.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      The cobbled lanes of Corralejo’s old town are bursting with tiny artisan shops selling homemade arts and crafts. You’ll find loads of aloe vera products for sale, too – the plants grow everywhere here. The creams and lotions are a lifesaver if you’ve had a bit too much sun. You can also pick up gifts like painted vases and plates in the independent shops in Morro Jable, AKA Jandia’s old town.

    • Designer Buys

      Hardcore shoppers make a beeline for Las Rotondas in the capital, Puerto del Rosario. This massive shopping centre spreads out over three floors. Name-wise, you're looking at brands like Massimo Dutti, Benetton, and Jack & Jones. Atlantico in Costa Caleta and El Campanario shopping centre in Corralejo are worth a trip, too.

    • Laid-back evenings

      For a quiet evening, head to the north end of Corralejo’s main drag, Avenida del General Franco. Up by the harbour, you’ll find a tonne of al fresco restaurants where you can tuck in to fresh seafood and listen to live music. Down by the seafront, there are loads of bars with views across to Los Lobos and Lanzarote. Costa Caleta also has some first-rate fish restaurants – just head straight for the waterfront.

    • Lively evenings

      Corralejo is your best bet for nightlife. The main strip is lined with bars, pubs and live music venues, and in the Centro Comercial Atlantico you’ll find clubs open ‘til the wee hours. There’s also a handful of clubs and discos along the main strip in Costa Caleta and in Jandia’s Centro Comercial. You can bank on drinks deals and free shots at both.

    • Gofio Amasado

      This hearty, pâté-like dish has been around for donkey’s years. It’s made with potatoes, wine and honey, and mixed with a doughy mixture called gofio. The finished product is traditionally served up in a ‘zurron’ – a bag made out of leather or fabric.

    • Papas arrugadas

      These crunchy, shrivelled-looking potatoes are a popular side dish and make an appearance on practically every menu in Fuerteventura. The potatoes are steamed with loads of salt until the skins get all wrinkly, then dished up with a spicy mojo dip.

    • Bienmesabe

      Got a sweet tooth? Order bienmesabe. It’s a rich, syrupy pudding made from almonds, honey, cinnamon, and egg yolks that was brought over to the Canaries by the Moors centuries ago. With a name that translates to ‘tastes good to me’, it’s a no-brainer.

    • Ron Miel

      If you’re after a traditional tipple, plump for the local firewater, Ron Miel. It’s an ultra-sweet liqueur made from dark rum and honey. You can drink it as an apéritif or digestif – or both, if you dare.

    • Queso Majorero<

      Milk from the local Majorera goats is the main ingredient in this, one of the best cheeses in Spain. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s been awarded a fancy ‘Denominacion de Origin’ certification. It’s pretty similar to Manchego and has a nutty tang to it. For an added kick, you can get it coated in pimento or paprika.

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