Villa Holidays Fuerteventura Corralejo 2017

Corralejo was once a fishing village with whitewashed cottages clustered around a small harbour and a white sandy beach. Now a major, modern resort, the town has still retained some of its original laid-back Spanish charm despite its popularity with sun lovers from all around the world. The real heart of the place is still the old town - a warren of alleyways and narrow, uneven streets. Some of the original houses have survived, reinvented as shops, bars and seafood restaurants awaiting your discovery. South of Corralejo is a magnificent nature reserve, the Parque Natural de Corralejo, with 11 kilometres of sand dunes leading down to wide, sandy beaches. The scenery is outstandingly beautiful, and the beaches are ideal for all kinds of water sports, and great for families. No wonder people can’t stay away!

Exploring Corralejo On Villa Holidays

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Corralejo delivers sunshine all year round with temperatures in July, August and September reaching 28-34 Celcius. You will have no trouble finding the basics such as postcards, bottled water, sun cream or an inflatable Mickey Mouse down on the sea front. The old town is the place to look for small independent shops selling local crafts, leather and jewellery, and there are excellent local markets. The main everyday shops such as supermarkets are in the newer part of town, but for serious retail therapy try the two big shopping centres, El Campanario and Las Palmeras.

You have a great choice of magnificent beaches, but the town centre beach is ideal for small children, as the fine white sands shelve gently into clear, clean, calm waters, ideal for paddling while you enjoy your place in the sun. There are plenty of sun loungers, parasols, gift shops and beach bars. For a day out, you can also take a boat trip to Lanzarote or Lobos.

Corralejo is a great place for all kinds of live music, mainly in the bars and clubs on the Avenida del Generalissimo Franco, which takes you from the town square to the harbour. You might also find karaoke and cabaret, discos and quizzes. There are over a hundred restaurants in the town, so whatever kind of food you fancy, you can probably find it. If you love fresh seafood, however, restaurants around the harbour are hard to beat.

There have been some great archaeological finds in the Corralejo area and a day trip to the former capital of the island, Betancuria will help you get to grips with the ancient history of the island. Here there is an Archaeology Museum with many interesting archaeological finds and exhibits including old farming implements.