* Location

The area of ​​Caleta de Fuste is located in the central part of the island on the east coast. Is a strategic point for exploring the island as it is very easy to plan routes to the North, South or Central on the island. Average distance to the capital is 12km and the airport is 6km.

* Facilities in the area:

The area has experienced tremendous growth in a short time, which makes its facilities more modern.

Comfortable well-marked roads and easy driving. In addition, there is a vast hotels with all kinds of deals: small apartments, bungalows, hotels *****, private villas, spacious avenues with pedestrian and
cycle lanes, a spa, and a marina with all types of leisure facilities, shopping malls, wide beaches, museums and championship golf courses with 18 holes … In short everything you need to enjoy a holiday as a family or couple and without leaving Caleta de Fuste.

* Beach area:

There are 2 beach areas in Caleta de Fuste, the first being the oldest. It is located right in the northern part of the coast of Caleta and under the shelter of the marina. Has a horseshoe shape bay
and sometimes has renewed its imported sand from places like the Sahara.

As a curiosity, we expect an ambitious project for upgrading and modernization to expand and enhance its surroundings.

* Location

Already, the beach of Caleta de Fuste is wide and very comfortable with all facilities, pedestrian walkway, showers and toilets, playground, beach bars, terraces, restaurants, hammocks and parasols
(fees )…, the calm waters invite you to the bathe and have fun in, total safety for children in the family

Enjoy the sun, heat and crystal clear waters to cool off! Even until the evening you can enjoy pleasant walks as it is lit.

The second area of ​​Caleta de Fuste beach (Atlantico Center), we have located a bit further south and is completely artificial.

Before it was a large area of ​​rocks to make several luxury hotels and a large shopping mall, the project included a beach. The result was excellent: comfortable facilities reported several beaches dotted with small islands with wooden bridges, and even one of these islands has a restaurant with terraces. In the outer ring is a breakwater making it very comfortable and safe beach for swimming. It has hammocks and parasols (extra charge) and a broad boulevard with convenient parking and access. Enjoy no doubt an excellent day at the beach, relax, sunbathe and swim in the sea.

* History of the Castle

This fort was called San Buenaventura Tower or Castle of Caleta de Fuste. It was designed by the architect Claudio de L’Isle and was built in the eighteenth century. Located in the Marina area, within the facilities of the Barcelo Club El Castillo. The reason for its construction was to protect this area from the coast, which as its name suggests is a cove with calm waters and easy access for boats and a significant importance for navigation and supplies in this area.

The tower is circular figure, built of stone and robustness. Access to the fort is by a stone staircase, and leaned drawbridge quicialeras turning on the door, closing the access and leaving the isolated tower. Currently there is a replica of this fort at the entrance to the Castillo, (at the first roundabout coming from North).

* Places of interest

There are many interesting places to visit in the area, trying to give you a summary of the most important or outstanding:

-.Market

Enjoy the market on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 13:00 hours. Here you can find all kinds of crafts, fashion, textile and miscellaneous services.

-.Camels

On the beach cove there are usually several camels which you can ride through the area.

-.The squirrels on the Avenue

In many parts of the promenade between the area of ​​Costa Caleta de Fuste and old can find fun squirrels that come to meet you in search of food. The best area is right on arrival in Caleta de Fuste (next to the post office). These squirrels were introduced by a merchant in 1965. He escaped a pair of these squirrels in Gran Tarajal Moorish and soon adapted and colonized virtually the entire island. They eat snails, herbs and grains. They are not a threat to agriculture as originally thought.

If you decide to take a stroll down the avenue you can feed them and will delight the youngest of the family.

-.Feeding the Fishes

Right on the street (in front of Hotel Elba Sara ****) is a small artificial sea inlet. Here you will find a large number of “mullet” very common fish in the area who love the bread. It will be fun, especially for the smallest of the family as to throw the bread to form huge groups of fish. You can also do the same on the beach where there are small fish patrolling in search of food, from the shore or from one of the bridges you can throw bread and see large groups of fish, mullet and other varieties form.

-.Up the hill and admire the view

From the top of the hill, called the White Mountain, at an altitude of 192 mt, you can have a wonderful view of the entire area of ​​Caleta de Fuste, it is better to go by car, walking can be exhausting.

-.The mini train ride

On the Marina is the main stop of the Mini Train. From 9:30 am until 6:30 pm or so, makes the trip from the marina to the middle of the mountain and has a large number of stops along the route indicated by signs.

It can be considered as an interesting option for a visit to the area and go all the way for a very affordable price.

-.The Marina

The almost obligatory visit the marina is a pleasant stroll, day or night, an area with a friendly atmosphere, stunning views and a wide range of entertainment, water sports of all kinds, guided tours and many terraces and restaurants.

-.Walk along the avenue

It has a long avenue, about 5 km away to take you from Costa Antigua (Nuevo Horizonte) to the Hotel Elba Sara. A perfect ride both on foot and by bicycle because you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, monuments, beaches, terraces and much more. … Also has many small roads that cover the whole population.

-.Salt Museum

About 2 km along the coast, heading south, we find the Museo de la Sal, one of the most visited museum network on the island of Fuerteventura, in the way you can discover the extraction of salt and commercial importance in the old economy of the island.

* Shops

The area has a large business, especially highlighting the cuisine with a large number of restaurants offering all types: Mexican, Italian, Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, etc. … And of course Canarian. In some you can find the best fish, very fresh and tasty. It also has many shopping centers scattered around the area of ​​Caleta de Fuste, highlighting the Atlantico Center, one of the newest and most modern in the enjoyment of a supermarket with good prices, trendy shops, restaurants, cinemas, bowling and convenient parking. You can have fun exploring the area of Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura and enjoy the various shops.

* Transport

Undoubtedly the best way to get around Caleta de Fuste is walking, its a small area, safe and everything is relatively close. In case of not wanting to walk, without a doubt the best option is the taxi. Their prices are very economical for short distances and usually with a collect call from the receptionist in a few minutes and can take you to where you want, also in Caleta de Fuste has a free shuttle bus offers a hotel chain in the area and Caleta is doing tours throughout the day. You can learn more at the front desk of your hotel.

For longer distances have the option of public bus, which has a very low cost. The most used line is line 3 which takes you to the Fuertteventura capital, Puerto del Rosario. From here you can make connections to any part of the island with other lines.

Finally the most interesting in our opinion is to rent a car RENT A CAR many of which have on the island. Although obviously this may be the most expensive option of all, will give the best advantages to being able to move freely through the area of ​​Caleta de Fuste and the island of Fuerteventura. Driving here is easy because the roads are new and comfortable. It is easy to navigate and also has our WWW.MYGUIDE.ES free road map. With it you can easily organize your travel.

* Name

The area has been renamed several times, may be known as Caleta de uste, Costa Caleta or El Castillo but the most popular and widely used is the Caleta de Fuste.

* Map

Here you will find an updated map of the area. Sure it will help you find what you are looking for or discover new things in the area of ​​Caleta de Fuste.

When you get to Fuerteventura you will be able to find free maps www.myguide.es. Included on one side of A2 paper is an extensive map of Fuerteventura and on the other side of the urban street major tourist and a selection of the best shops in the area and the best is that they are free. When on holiday trust MyGuide.We hope you enjoy the most of your visit!

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*Location

The area of Corralejo is located on the northwestern tip of the island, is the area closest to the island of Lanzarote and in between the two is the small island of Lobos. Average distance to the capital 25Km and airport  30 km.

*Description of the Area

The town of Corralejo has 3 distinct areas:

1° The final part of town that borders the north by the sea, is a mix between commercial and sport spring with a lot of streets with residential buildings, shops and the old, much hustle and little parking.

2° Upon exiting south on main street which is full of shops, we headed to a more spacious and comfortable Corralejo, mostly find hotels and apartments.

3° This is the newer and growing is mainly residential, although we can find some apartments and villas for tourist accommodation. We can visit in the central and the municipal swimming pool area with different walking trails and lookouts with views of Corralejo and Isla de Lobos.

*Facilities in the area

The area has experienced tremendous growth the short time it makes its facilities are modern, comfortable and well-marked roads for driving, a vast hotel with all kinds of supply, small apartments, bungalows, hotels ***** , private villas, spacious avenues with pedestrian and bicycle paths, marina, and all types of commercial leisure facilities, shopping centers, water park, wide beaches, parks, museums, in short everything you need to enjoy a holiday both families or couples without leaving Corralejo.

* Beach area

All are along the coast of the town of Corralejo, in the village, are some of these beaches that can be highlighted, which is a small spring in a wider boy and a little further south. The two beaches are perfect for children, are in the bay of Corralejo and have very calm waters and shallow areas, some of which are surrounded by a large number of terraces and bars where food or refreshments.
The place is a paradise, there is very broad and intimate parts used by naturists, many tourists take advantage of a small stone walls in a horseshoe to protect them from the prevailing winds in the area, many of the areas but the distinction comcurridas for the large number of cars there is usually parked in the road marjenes undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beach area of Fuerteventura.

*History of Corralejo

Corralejo grew as a fishing village, but was absorbed by the rapid growth of the tourism industry in Fuerteventura, we have a small old town with a small spring that have been restored and has a large number of restaurants and terraces.

*Places of interest

There are many attractions to visit in the area, try to give here a summary of the most important or outstanding:

-.Isla de Lobos:

As a small islet called Isla de Lobos is among Fuerteventursa and lanzarote, can only be reached by small boats. Perfect for hiking or enjoy a day of total relaxation, there is a wide range of small boats that can desplasarle to this island, he let a time to walk and bring him back.

-.Dunas Natural Park:

Leaving Corralejo southward by the coast road, cross the Natural Park of Corralejo (Corralejo Dunes), a wide expanse of dunes where you can take long walks, walking the desert landscape, (you can see in detail browse this Google map) in the coastal area there are a lot of beaches and bathing areas, the end is the Red Mountain (314mt), you can find a signposted access from a sandy ravine up next and enjoy incredible views.

-.Spring sport and commercial:

The visit is almost obligatory in the marina, a walk through the area with a wide avenue, at the end come into the commercial dock where you can enjoy two ferries travel the route between Corralejo (Fuerteventura) and Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) also find many small boats that can take you to Isla de Lobos.

-.Old Town:

Many streets are the old town of Corralejo, this area is pedestrian only and is closed to car traffic in the area has plenty of restaurants and terraces for relaxing any time of day, has a small beach where being able to bath. This area has been restored recently, rejuvenating and making it more comfortable to ride, both day and night is a great place to visit.

-.Ride the mini train:

In the main street of Corralejo is the main stop of the Mini Train, in turn may give Corralejo.

-.Avenue:

It has a comfortable avenue rrecorre the old town, follows the commercial dock and after sporting admire the stunning views of Isla de Lobos and neighboring Lanzarote, there are usually young birds practicing patrolling the south coast, where final section, in the northern part of Corralejo stand enormous mills eolica Energia supplying electricity to the sewage in the area.

-.Market:

Pondra enjoy some shopping for crafts and souvenirs in the market of Corralejo, check with the reception of the hotel to find the location and time.

-.The Marina

The almost obligatory visit the marina is a pleasant stroll, day or night, an area with a friendly atmosphere, stunning views and a wide range of entertainment, water sports of all kinds, guided tours and many terraces and restaurants.

*Shops:

The area has a large business, especially highlighting the cuisine with a large number of restaurants offering all kinds of Mexican, Italian, Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, etc …. and of course the Canary Islands, in some find the best fish, very fresh and tasty. It also has many shopping centers scattered throughout the area of ??Corralejo, highlighting The Belfry Shopping Centre, one of the newest and most modern in the supermarket will enjoy a very good price, trendy shops, restaurants and convenient parking.

We have fun touring the area of ??Corralejo in Fuerteventura, Calle Nuestra Señora del Carmen is one of the most commercially important, it proved necessary can find everything for your holiday shopping, do not stop exploring deve internal alleys where you can Interesting find many shops and enjoy a different form of a walk around the area and we can not forget the old town area that occupies a large area of ??the northeastern part of Corralejo and ends in the spring bque business and sports, to explore this area will discover lots of other shops and retaurantes, finally we can recommend the newer part of Corralejo or near the local soccer field where some businesses have accumulated an with attractive offers. Note that is a very safe area and not fear deve explore their territory if any fear at any time may request the help of local people to orient themselves, are very friendly and are accustomed to comvivir daily with tourists in the streets.

*Transport:

Undoubtedly the best way to get around is on foot Corralejo is a small area, safe and everything is relatively close, if not wanting to walk, without a doubt the best option is a taxi, their prices are very cheap and usually for short distances with a call from the receptionist will collect in a few minutes and will take you to wherever you want, Corralejo also has a free bus service that offers you dispocicion a hotel chain in the area and that this realisando Corralejo tours throughout the day, may better inform the reception of your hotel, for longer distances have the option of public bus, which has a very low cost, the line most used is the LINE 6 to take him to the capital of Fuertteventura, Puerto del Rosario, from here you can make connections to any part of the island with other lines. To end the most interesting option in our opinion is to rent a car in the lot RENT A CAR – CAR HIRE at its disposal on the island, although this is the most expensive option of all, will give the best advantages to being able to move with total liverta the area of ??Corralejo and the island of Fuerteventura, driving here is REALLY EASY, the roads are new and comfortable and is easy to orient, in addition features our free road map WWW.MYGUIDE.ES, in her will very easy to organize your move.

*Map

Here you can find an updated map of the area, is sure to help you find what you are looking for or discover new things in the area of Corralejo.

When you get to Fuerteventura you will be able to find free maps www.myguide.es. Included on one side of A2 paper is an extensive map of Fuerteventura and on the other side of the urban street major tourist and a selection of the best shops in the area and the best is that they are free. When on holiday trust MyGuide.We hope you enjoy the most of your visit!

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