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On the southernmost tip of the island, the resort of Costa Calma is one of Fuerteventura’s
best kept secrets. A delightfully peaceful and tranquil resort, Costa Calma offers the ultimate
experience for relaxing holidays. Surrounded completely by the rolling dunes of the Jandia National Park and with
twenty miles of shoreline, there is no shortage of wonderfully secluded spots to relax and
sunbathe at your leisure.
Alternatively, the resort town of Corralejo is Fuerteventura’s premier touristic spot. This
holiday resort takes all the attractions that Fuerteventura has to offer and blends them into a fantastic
melting pot with much to offer. The old port area is a scenic harbour bedecked with bustling
squares and twisting alleyways. The whitewashed facades are splashed with colour from the active
fishing boats and lively markets. The nightlife in Corralejo is the best on the island and the
pubs, clubs and bars are vibrant and bustling with lively activity.
Since Fuerteventura is surrounded by sea, you can expect to see a lot of the local cuisine
reflecting this by offering many delicious varieties of fish and seafood dishes. Expertly created
from authentic recipes, these tantalising delights feature highly on the menu. Spanish restaurants
abound as well as a mix of other world cuisine. Whilst visiting a traditional restaurant,
it’s recommended that you try the local dish of Canarian potatoes also called papas arragudas often
served with mojo picante.
If your taste is a little more conservative, and want to stick to what you know, then rest assured
that there is a plethora of restaurants serving typically English cuisine, Asian, Mediterranean and
much more. Even the choice of bars and refreshment options is immense, from quiet drinks watching
the sun go down, to beachfront bars open both day and night. Restaurants and bars easily cater for
families and couples and serve to satisfy a wide range of tastes and preferences.
Fuerteventura’s close proximity to the African coastline gives it a wonderful, spring like climate
all year round and perfect for holidays. Rainfall is scarce and only usually occurs between October and March. Hot trade
winds from the north keep the landscape relatively dry and desert-like all year long. With
approximately 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fuerteventura appeals to all types
of holiday makers.
Average temperatures are around 21degrees Celsius, with July, August and September often reaching
as high as 28degrees Celsius. The breezes from the winds have a nice cooling effect and the
weather in Fuerteventura never feels too hot for comfort. Even during the winter months, the
Fuerteventura climate remains pleasant and mild and boasts around 6 to 7 hours of sunshine per
day. The temperate climate makes Fuerteventura a good year round destination.