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Overview Once just a tiny fishing village on the north coast of
Fuerteventura, Corralejo's harbour now receives ferries full of
day-trippers from Playa Blanca in Lanzarote every day and the town
plays host to hundreds of holidaymakers who are drawn to spend a
sunny, sandy holiday in the island's tourist magnet. Although
tourism is booming and development is keeping pace, the little port
still retains its charm. Just outside the town is a protected
nature reserve festooned with miles of sand dunes. The surrounding
beaches are more than inviting and visitors to this Spanish resort
town are spoilt for choice with beaches such as the sheltered Playa
la Clavellina just near the harbour, or Playa del Medano which
joins to Playa de Viejo. Playa del Pozo is also located just
outside of Corralejo and is popular with nudists.
Shopping The main street, Calle General Franco, is flanked with shops
selling everything from radios to surfboards, and suntan oil to
luxury watches. There is a good craft market on Saturdays at the
Caleta de Fuste.
Restaurants While in Corralejo, recommended eateries for holidaymakers are
El Bribon, The Point Restaurant, El Pescador or the Taverna Los
Piratas Bar Tapas. The waterfront promenade boasts numerous
restaurants and cafes, most in converted historic houses.
Corralejo's restaurants offer a wide choice, from good old English
fish and chips to Mexican tacos or Indian curry. There is even a
smattering of eateries serving up Canarian cuisine and fresh
seafood.
Nightlife Most of the bars and restaurants in Corralejo are on the main
street, Calle General Franco. There is a variety of bars and clubs,
with everything from sports bars and karaoke to dance clubs and
live music. The high street and town square have a number of
quieter restaurants and lounges. The clubs close around 1am, and
the bars stay open later. Grab a copy of the free Fuerteventura
Grapevine magazine for event listings and a nightlife guide.
Activities Among the activities to keep holidaymakers busy in Corralejo are
a variety of watersports, tennis, glass-bottom boat trips, ferry
trips to Lanzarote, jeep safaris, island tours, mountain biking and
motorcycle tours. The Baku Waterpark and Golf complex is centrally
located.
Negatives Corralejo can be quite expensive and travellers on a budget
should take this into account before booking a holiday. Families
should be aware that the beach area around Playa de Pozo is popular
with nudists.
Nearby Attractions
Beaches on Fuerteventura
One does not need to go far on Fuerteventura to find a perfect
beach, even if you are intent on seeking out solitude away from
other holidaymakers. The best can be found around Jandia, on the
southern tip of the island. Juan Gomez...
see full detailsLa Lajita Zoo
The little fishing village on the east coast of Fuerteventura
has been put on the tourist map because it offers one of the
island's main attractions, the 'Oasis de Los Camellos' zoo. The zoo
is home to a small selection of animals, but...
see full detailsLa Oliva
The village of La Oliva was formerly the home of the military
governors of the island between the 17th and mid-19th centuries.
The Governor's townhouse has been restored and is open to the
public. Also in the centre of the village is the...
see full detailsPuerto del Rosario
The main town of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario on the
western side of the island was once called Puerto de Cabras ('port
of the goats'), and even today it is said that goats outnumber
people in this whitewashed town. Only recently capitalising on...
see full detailsBetancuria
The town of Betancuria was founded in 1405 and was the first
capital of Fuerteventura. The town enjoys a fantastic location and
offers attractive views of the hilly terrain and winding river
below. In the town are several beaituful buildings and churches
worth visting...
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