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Fuerteventura, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa, is the second largest of the Canary Islands. The island combines clear turquoise seas perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving with a welcome sea breeze that's ideal for windsurfing. Golden sands, the best of all of the Canaries, is blown in from the Western Sahara Desert and provides some 150 uncrowded sandy beaches.
Much of the islands interior, with its large plains, lavascapes and volcanic mountains, consists of protected areas which can be best be explored in a jeep or with a cross-country motorbike.
The rolling expanses of the gleaming white dunes that make up the Corralejo National Park are an unofficial naturist reserve with plenty of room to get that all over tan.
Watersports for veterans and beginners at Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste. There's also go karting, horse riding, golf and mountain biking.
Food: Fresh seafood, paella and hot sancocho canario and mojo pican souse is good as is the selection of international cuisine including Mexican and Chinese.
Nightlife: Get to Corralejo for shops, bars, restaurants, floor shows, live music, discos and traditional flamenco. There are also many popular night clubs and bars at Caleta de Fuste.
Shopping: Take advantage of Canary Islands duty free shopping at Correlejo. Good buys are cigars, leather, lace, spirits and perfumes.
Days out: Visit Fire Mountain in nearby Lanzarote, enjoy a beach barbecue or go exploring on a Jeep safari.
Events: Rosario and Carralejo Carnival February/March 1998. Tourist information telephone number (UK): +44 (020) 7486 8077. |
Corralejo
(45 mins from Fuerteventura airport) At the very northern tip of the island, this is where you'll see the island's largest concentration of shops and restaurants, combined with old world charms of a traditional fishing village. A large 11km golden beach that is excellent for watersports though beware of strong undercurrents. The town's beaches are more sheltered and have a band of volcanic rock along the shoreline.
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Costa Calma
(60 minutes from the Airport). Costa Calma is situated on the southern part of the island Fuerteventura which is located 95 kms from the coast of West Africa. The unspoilt beaches, sun, soft white sand dunes, mountains and tropical sea make this new resort absolutely exceptional. The atmosphere is laid back, the service excellent, and hotels organise entertainment. Specialities are goat and goats cheese.
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Fuerteventura airport transfers at fantastic rates. Book your transfers from Fuerteventura airport to your holiday resort with Europe's leading airport transfer companies. ResortHoppa offers efficient low cost airport transfer solutions for the holiday maker who chooses to travel independently. ResortHoppa will take you by taxi, minibus, or coach and on many routes have airport to resort shuttle transfers that run 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. So whatever transfer type you require you can always be sure that ResortHoppa will have a transfer tailored just for you.
Fuerteventura (FUE) airport is gateway to this Balearic isle. ResortHoppa transfers take you anywhere on the island from Corralejo in the north, down to Moro del Jable in the south. Other resorts on the island include Caleta de Fuste, Costa Calma, Playa Barca and Jandia to name but a few.
ResortHoppa will take you by private taxi, minibus, or coach transfer from your airport to your chosen resort.
For more information please look at our airport transfers to Fuerteventura page |
