Things to do in Fuerteventura
-
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.
reviewed
-
Azzurro
The restaurant is located near the lighthouse in the Los Lagos part of town with its shallow pools and scrubby desert setting. At this place overlooking the beach, with a pretty peach-painted interior, the menu includes fish fillet in lemon and basil and a tasty pasta dish with mushrooms and prawns in a nest of parmesan cheese.
reviewed
-
Aguayre
This is a trendy Tex Mex-cum-Italian-cum-vegetarian restaurant. Come here with an appetite and tuck into one of the piled-high salads, California wraps or a sizzling volcano pizza with chilli, mushrooms and hot peppers.
reviewed
-
A
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.
reviewed
-
Restaurante Fusion
Enjoys a good, central location with a solid traditional menu, outside tables and a pleasant indoor dining space with a quirky wall display of ancient nails. Kick-start your appetite with a dish of ropa vieja (literally, 'old clothes'), made with beef, peppers and chickpeas from a peasant recipe. Grilled tuna, garlic with octopus and grilled aubergine slices with goat's cheese and honey are similar culinary winners.
reviewed
-
B
La Manduka
Think of stepping into an Andy Warhol painting when you eat here. The dining rooms are all intense colours, large abstract paintings and dazzling tableware. Thankfully, the food rises to the challenge with an innovative menu that includes dishes like solomillo de Ibérico con salsa de dátiles y sabrosa jardinera al sesámo (fillet steak with a date sauce and fresh vegetables with sesame).
reviewed
-
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).
reviewed
-
C
El Cangrejo Colorao
There's a pleasing old-fashioned elegance about this seafront restaurant with its bow-tied, white-tablecloth ambience. The menu is only in Spanish - always a good sign - and includes cazuela de champiñones y jamon (meat stew with mushrooms and ham) and mejillones rellenos de cordero (mussels filled with lamb). There is a menú del día (set menu).
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
Dive Inn
The friendly and supremely helpful staff at Dive Inn will take you to all the best spots for scuba diving (courses and equipment hire available) and can help out with tips about the surrounding area. Snorkelling gear is available for those who prefer to float on the water's surface, and there's also a nifty snorkelling course available.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
Flag Beach Windsurf Center
Out at Grandes Playas, Flag Beach Windsurf Center has beginner windsurfing courses and windsurf hire. They also rent out surfboards, boogie boards, and have a great beginner surf course. The staff are excellent kite boarding instructors and offer an introductory two-day course. They can also help with accommodation arrangements.
reviewed
-
Casa de Santa María
Opposite the main portal of the Iglesia de Santa María, this restaurant looks like it has been transplanted from Andalusia. The interior is set around several courtyards with bubbling fountains, plants and flowers. The menu includes all manner of goaty offerings - from roasted to fried cheese with apple chutney.
reviewed
-
D
Ventura Surf Center
Conditions along much of the coast and in the straits between Corralejo and Lanzarote - the Estrecho de la Bocaina - are ideal for both windsurfing and kite boarding. The Ventura Surf Center is one of several in the area that cater for beginners. The centre is on the beach at the end of the street.
reviewed
-
Clean Ocean Project
Stop by the Clean Ocean Project with its cool surf wear in soft greens and blues. The business donates a percentage of all profits to beach-cleaning days and anti-pollution awareness. There are branches in Menorca and Barcelona; check the website for more info about this cool ecofriendly company.
reviewed
-
E
La Cabaña Asturiana
This restaurant has a superb position on the seafront with an attractive chunky wood furnished interior. The menu here offers something different: traditional Asturian cuisine with dishes like Asturian stew, rabbit or sausages in cider and tuna-stuffed onions. Tastier than they sound - promise!
reviewed
-
Restaurante La Vaca Azul
Enjoys prime position overlooking the pebbly beach, although the surreal rooftop cow (floodlit in lurid blue at night) has the best spot. The menu includes paella, vegetarian kebabs and mixed fish grill (minimum two people). The place doubles as a gallery for local photographers and artists.
reviewed
-
F
Waikiki
An excellent place to party, where a mix of surfers, party animals, families and friends gather in a hibiscus-fringed beach-side setting to scoff pizza, sip cocktails and even indulge in a Caribbean dance lesson. There is late-night music and the piña coladas are sublime.
reviewed
-
G
La Factoria
Situated right on the beach in the old harbour, the owner is from Bologna, so knows a thing or two about pasta, which is freshly made daily and delicious. The pizzas are similarly good with thin, crispy bases and tasty toppings - mama would definitely approve.
reviewed
-
H
El Andaluz
The chef-cum-owner is from Córdoba - and it shows. The menu includes salmorejo (thick, gazpacho-style soup) and gambas al ajillo (shrimps in garlic sauce). Vegetarians are catered to (rare in Andalusia!) with a tasty leek pie with vegetables.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
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.
reviewed
-
I
Poco Loco
You can expect a good grilling at this Argentinean-style steak house with its T-bone steaks, lamb chops and - good heavens - vegetarian lasagne! The orange-and-black interior is a mite macho, however, while the mountain stag's head looks suitably benign.
reviewed
-
J
Dive Center Corralejo
Dive Center Corralejo, is a respected dive operator, operating since 1979. Located just back from the waterfront, you can take the plunge with a beginner course. It also rents out equipment and can accommodate disabled divers with an advanced booking.
reviewed
-
K
Restaurante Posada San Borondón
A little more interesting than some, and offering a variety of Spanish food, is this restaurant where the grilled sole touched our soul. It's easy to find, right next to the steamship exterior, complete with portholes and funnels, of Bar Barco.
reviewed
-
L
Mercado
Eating out in Puerto del Rosario can be rewarding, with some good choices and modest prices. The Mercado is a good place to pick up a wheel of queso artesanal de cabra (organic goat's cheese), costing around €9 a kilo.
reviewed
