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Caleta De Fuste
Caleta de Fuste, situated ten kilometres (6 miles) south of Fuerteventura's airport is the busiest holiday resort on the island. Also known as Castillo, the resort boasts the greatest amount of accommodation and facilities for visiting tourists. Built around the horseshoe bay of the golden beach, water sports, boat excursions and even submarine tours all complement the lively nightlife. For the more sedate holidaymaker the new golf course offers a relaxing way to while away the hours, whilst the resort itself is an excellence base from which to explore the rest of the island by hire car.
Attractions
Betancuria: This ancient town was founded in 1405 by Jean de Veethencourt, the Norman Conqueror. Now home to only a couple of hundred people, Betancuria used to be the capital of Fuerteventura before pirate raids forced to the original habitants to flee. They left behind them the beautiful Casa Museo Arquebiologica museum that now stands as a testament to the history of the island and its people. Local artists can be seen in the village from Tuesday to Saturday restoring the ancient casa Santa Maria church - home to several stunning artworks. Although closed on a Monday the Church is open to visitors for the Sunday morning service from 11am til 2pm. Despite being small the village offers a good restaurant, and cheese and wine testing for those in need of fortification before a visit to the small souvenir shop to stock up on locally made craft items.
Beaches: Visitors to Fuerteventura will be spoilt for choice when to comes to deciding which beach is best for lazing the day away. Those in search of golden sands need look no further than the Southern tip of the island where a quick detour off the Morro Jable-Punta de Jandi road leads to Jandi and Juan Gomez beaches, both famed for their idyllic scenery. As a volcanic island Fuerteventura also has its share of stunning black sanded beaches, both in the form of La Pared on the Southern coast, or for the more adventurous, a four wheel drive vehicle will get you to the secluded Giniginmar beach where the black sands are flanked by luscious plants and palm trees. Serious sunbathers can take advantage of the island's relaxed policy on nudism, and with over 150 beaches to chose from, you are sure to find the perfect secluded spot for total relaxation.
La Lajita Zoo: Famed for its camel rides, parrot shows and horse treks the Oasis de Los Camellos is the perfect day out for adults and children alike. Based on the Eastern side of Fuerteventura, the zoo is open from nine in the morning until half past seven in the evening so the bar and local seafood restaurants come in handy for keeping intrepid explorers full!
La Oliva Village: Enjoy a trip to a full size museum in the shape of La Oliva. Used as the home of the island's military Governors from the 17th to mid-19th centuries, the actual townhouse used by Governors has been restored and is now open to visitors. The square bell tower and intricately carved door of the Parroquiade Nuestra Siiora de Candelaria church in the village centre is also worth a closer look. Once inside, the Church boasts a stunning altar painting by baroque artist Juan de Miranda, as well as recreations of the Last Judgement and excellent examples of trompe l'oeil carvings. Although steeped in history La Oliva also hosts and exhibition of local Canarian artists work and is well worth exploring.
Puerto del Rosario town: Used to be termed 'Goat Harbour', Puerto del Rosario, despite being the main town of Fuerteventura, is still said to be occupied by more goats than people. Yet this pretty whitewashed town is increasingly offering a range of amenities for its growing tourist trade, from restaurants and bars to souvenir shops. Still very much as ancient town, visitors to Puerto del Rosario can see the home of Migule de Unamuno, a poet exiled from the island, as well as some beautiful examples of traditional Canarian architecture around the old harbour area.
