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Canary Island
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Fuerteventura is one of the islands that makes up the Canary Islands (Spanish: Las Islas Canarias). It is the second largest island of the Canaries to Tenerife, with population around 124,000 (2023). Fuerteventura is located south of Lanzarote; the two islands are 11 km apart.
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Is in a quiet inland area 13 km from the capital It's a small, traditional, restored house for two or three people, sun-wind energy and recycled water, reused for the plants. It has a bedroom, a kitchen-living room with fridge and CD-radio-cassette, a bathroom and a terrace with panoramic views. The house is situated far from the tourist resorts, but very well linked. The nearest beach is ten minutes drive away.
The most isolated of the urban centres, this small but welcoming house for two persons are a green retreat with solar energy for the sanitary hot water and biological purification of residual waters used for watering. A quiet retreat far away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday resorts.
Sea view from upstairs bedroom balcony. One bedroomed duplex in the town centre of Caleta de Fuste. Close to everything, the beaches, the restaurants, the bars. 10 min taxi (approx €10) from the airport. Caleta is popular with families and couples, quieter than other resorts. It sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Includes twin beds, sofa bed, washing machine, microwave, British TV, air-con in the bedroom. Communal pool.
This beautiful resort is on a white-sandy beach. It is a short distance from the Dunas National Park, and offers 185 apartments, swimming pools and tennis courts.
Right on an 18-hole golf course, and good views views of Barranco de Vinamar.
Private villas on Fuerteventura Golf Club near the town of Caleta de Fustes. Each villa offers luxurious spacious 3-bedroom accommodation with private heated swimming pool.
By plane
Flights from Spain, Europe, and from the other islands land daily, via the .
By bus
The bus lines from Puerto del Rosalio (via airport) to Correlejo, Caleta de Fuste, Morro del Jable and Cotillo are easy to handle, cheap and very reliable (timetables).
By bicycle
Renting a mountain bike is a great way to see the island. There are many bike paths that run parallel to the main roads and many well-marked trails
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El Matorral · International · FUE
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a popular destination on the island for British tourists and expatriates, and for golfers from mainland Europe due to its two courses just outside the town
Corralejo is a beach-town on the northern tip of Fuerteventura. It is known for its vacation resorts, beaches, and as with the rest of the island, strong winds.
Corralejo is a beach-town on the northern tip of Fuerteventura. It is known for its vacation resorts, beaches, and as with the rest of the island, strong winds.
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