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Caleta de Fuste |
Overview Fuerteventura's busiest holiday resort has been built up around
the town of Caleta de Fuste, also known as Castillo, about six
miles (10km) south of the island's airport. The resort's
horseshoe-shaped gently sloping beach is man-made, covered with
imported golden sand. The resort is steadily growing in facilities
and popularity, the latest addition being a golf course. The town
consists of a long main street lined with low-rise buildings
containing several restaurants and bars. Caleta de Fuste's
top-rated eateries include Fado Rock Steak House and Risto Pizza La
Torre.
For a good night out in Caleta de Fuste, stop in at Mappy's Bar.
There are also numerous watersports on offer, boat trips and even
undersea excursions on a submarine. Accommodation is mainly in
apartment blocks. Caleta de Fuste's central location makes it a
good base from which to explore the rest of the island, although
there is little public transport and hiring a car is necessary for
most excursions.
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