Sights in Fuerteventura
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Parque Natural de Corralejo
The beach dunes of the protected Parque Natural de Corralejo stretch along the east coast for about 10km from Corralejo. It can get breezy here, hence the popularity with windsurfers and kite boarders. The locals have applied their ingenuity to the sand-sticking-to-the-suntan-lotion problem by erecting little fortresses of loose stones atop shrub-covered sandy knolls to protect sun-worshippers from the wind. The area is free to enter, and sun lounges and umbrellas are available for hire in front of the luxury hotels.
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Casa Museo de Unamuno
About the only sight, as such, is the modest Casa Museo de Unamuno . The philosopher Miguel de Unamuno, exiled for his opposition to the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera, stayed here in 1924. He later escaped to France before returning to his position at Salamanca University when the Republicans came to power in 1931.
The ground-floor house has been turned into a period piece, with four rooms furnished from Unamuno's day, including the bedroom (complete with potty!) and his study with original desk. You'll get a warm smile at the entrance, but if you're after information in anything other than Spanish, you're short on luck.
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Museo Artesania
Across from the Iglesia de Santa Maria, the Museo Artesania is a museum and craft centre where you can see weavers and similar at work, taste the local cheese, watch a 20-minute film about local culture and visit the small exhibition of antique agricultural and domestic implements and appliances. There is also a shop selling such goodies as the local licor de hierbas (herb liquor).
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Playa del Mattoral
The magnificent Playa del Mattoral, stretching eastwards for over 4km from Morro Jable, is great for indulging in a variety of water sports, churning a pedalo or just collapsing on the sand. The beach rarely gets crowded, but for true solitude head for the beaches 7km further east, although they are only accessible with some kind of transport.
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El Majorero
Three-hour minicruises aboard El Majorero allow a couple of hours on the Isla de Lobos. They leave at 10:00 and noon. Alternatively, simply use the boat to get across to the islet. The last boat back leaves at 16:00. Buy your tickets from the kiosk at the port.
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Castillo del Tostón
Castillo del Tostón is not really a castle, more a Martello tower. There's a sight-and-sound exhibit, a display of arsenal and you can climb to the top for sweeping views of the surf beach with its bizarre clump of sculptures by French artist Kadir Attia.
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Iglesia de Santa María
The Iglesia de Santa María dates from 1620 and has a magnificent stone floor, wooden ceiling and elaborate baroque altar. Pirates destroyed its Gothic predecessor in 1593.
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Museo de Arte Sacro
The Museo de Arte Sacro contains a mixed bag of religious art, including paintings, gold and silverware. Admission is included with entry to the Iglesia de Santa María.
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Casa Museo de Betancuria
Of modest interest is the Casa Museo de Betancuria, which houses a simple collection of Guanche artefacts, but was closed for restoration at the time of research.
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Isla de Lobos
The bare, 4.4-sq-km Isla de Lobos takes its name from the lobos marinos (sea wolves) that lived there. They were, in fact, focas monje (monk seals), which have since disappeared thanks to the hungry crew of French explorer de la Salle, which ate them to stave off starvation in the early 15th century.
You can go on an excursion to the islet from Corralejo. Once you've disembarked there's little to do but go for a short walk, order lunch at the quay-side chiringuito (kiosk) - reserve when you arrive if you intend to lunch there - and head for the pleasant little beach.
It's a popular bird-watching destination and there are hammerhead sharks in the waters around the island. S…
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