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FUERTEVENTURA GOLF CLUB
The Fuerteventura Golf Club is the oldest 18-hole golf course in Fuerteventura - a magnificent course with sea views, designed by Juan Catarineu. At 1.5 million square metres, it is the largest green area on the island, with lakes, palm trees, many bunkers and natural obstacles to keep the game interesting. The Par 72 Championship Course has a length of 6.069 m for men and 5.257 m for women.
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Castillo Caleta de Fuste
FUERTEVENTURA GOLF CLUB
The Fuerteventura Golf Club is the oldest 18-hole golf course in Fuerteventura - a magnificent course with sea views, designed by Juan Catarineu. At 1.5 million square metres, it is the largest green area on the island, with lakes, palm trees, many bunkers and natural obstacles to keep the game interesting. The Par 72 Championship Course has a length of 6.069 m for men and 5.257 m for women.
Sightseeing
Comprising 2 sandy lagoons, this beach is convenient and easily accessible. There is a small restaurant on its own ‘island’ within the lagoon. Next to the beach is the Atlántico Shopping Centre, which hosts many popular high street brands, restaurants and a cinema. It’s a family favourite and a winner with kids!
La Guirra Beach
Comprising 2 sandy lagoons, this beach is convenient and easily accessible. There is a small restaurant on its own ‘island’ within the lagoon. Next to the beach is the Atlántico Shopping Centre, which hosts many popular high street brands, restaurants and a cinema. It’s a family favourite and a winner with kids!
Situated around the small historic castle (hence the name), this beach was recently renovated along with the harbour. It's easily accessible, safe for kids and stunningly pretty!
Playa del Castillo
Situated around the small historic castle (hence the name), this beach was recently renovated along with the harbour. It's easily accessible, safe for kids and stunningly pretty!
A walk through Betancuria gives visitors a glimpse of the previous way of life in Fuerteventura. The colonial town, recognised as a heritage site in 1979, offers tours around its many religious buildings. Highlights include the church of Santa María de la Concepción; the chapels of Santa Inés and Nuestra Señora de la Peña, as well as the old Franciscan convent of San Buenaventura. A visit to the Museum of Sacred Art and Fuerteventura´s Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography is also recommended.
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Betancuria
A walk through Betancuria gives visitors a glimpse of the previous way of life in Fuerteventura. The colonial town, recognised as a heritage site in 1979, offers tours around its many religious buildings. Highlights include the church of Santa María de la Concepción; the chapels of Santa Inés and Nuestra Señora de la Peña, as well as the old Franciscan convent of San Buenaventura. A visit to the Museum of Sacred Art and Fuerteventura´s Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography is also recommended.
Museum in an old saltworks highlighting the history and cultivation of sea salt and related ethnography.
Open daily from 09:30 to 17:30.
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Salt Museum Salinas del Carmen
2 Barrio las SalinasMuseum in an old saltworks highlighting the history and cultivation of sea salt and related ethnography.
Open daily from 09:30 to 17:30.
The Majorero Cheese Museum is the ideal setting to get to know one of the typical products of Fuerteventura , in addition to delving into the culture and history of the island. The visit does not take too long, so if you are in the area it may be a good opportunity to visit it.
Once you visit the museum, in its shop you will have the opportunity to taste some of the best cheeses on the island , but you must bear in mind that, once you try them, you will most certainly not be able to avoid including them in your suitcase.
34 locals recommend
Majorero Cheese Museum
km 20 Calle Virgen de AntiguaThe Majorero Cheese Museum is the ideal setting to get to know one of the typical products of Fuerteventura , in addition to delving into the culture and history of the island. The visit does not take too long, so if you are in the area it may be a good opportunity to visit it.
Once you visit the museum, in its shop you will have the opportunity to taste some of the best cheeses on the island , but you must bear in mind that, once you try them, you will most certainly not be able to avoid including them in your suitcase.
The Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo is one of the most-visited natural areas in Fuerteventura and boasts the largest sand dunes of the Canary Islands. With miles of near-white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, huge dunes and a contrasting red and black volcanic landscape, it is real natural gem of the Canary Islands.
96 locals recommend
Corralejo Natural Park
The Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo is one of the most-visited natural areas in Fuerteventura and boasts the largest sand dunes of the Canary Islands. With miles of near-white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, huge dunes and a contrasting red and black volcanic landscape, it is real natural gem of the Canary Islands.
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Excursions to the island's zoo run regularly from Caleta de Fuste. Free bus travel to the zoo is provided with the purchase of an entry ticket.
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Oasis Park Fuerteventura
s/n Carr. Gral. Jandía
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Excursions to the island's zoo run regularly from Caleta de Fuste. Free bus travel to the zoo is provided with the purchase of an entry ticket.
https://www.caletadefuste.es/shopping
The well-equipped retail areas host a number of international brands and local specialities - including art, hand-crafted gifts and home-grown produce.
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Castillo Caleta de Fuste
https://www.caletadefuste.es/shopping
The well-equipped retail areas host a number of international brands and local specialities - including art, hand-crafted gifts and home-grown produce.
Traveler advice
Getting around
A car is not necessary, but to explore it's a must!
A network of footpaths can be followed across the resort - perfect for nice coastal walks!
Buses on the Canary Islands are known as ¨Guaguas¨ pronounced ¨wahwhas¨. An efficient and cost-effective bus service operates across the island with a modern bus station at Caleta accommodating 3 routes.
Fuerteventura’s main road system is simple to navigate and well maintained.
Most taxi rides for up to 4 people are less than €4 within the resort.
A taxi to the airport costs between €12 and €15.
Useful phrases
A few phrases
Hello = Hola
Good morning = Buenas Dias
Good afternoon = Buenas Tardes
Good night = Buenas Noches
Good bye = Adios (chow)
See you later = Asta Luego
How are you = Que tal
Yes = Si
No = No
Please = Por favour
Thank you = Gracias
Your welcome = De nada
Beer = Cerveza
White Wine = Vino Blanco
Red Wine = Vino Tinto
Cheers = Salud
Drink = Bebida
Money = Dinero
Chicken = Pollo (pronounced Poyo)
Ham = Jambon
Cheese = Queso
Water = Agua
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Google Caleta de Fuste and Fuerteventura for more info
For more information:
https://www.caletadefuste.es/
https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/tourist-resorts/fuerteventura/caleta-de-fuste/
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Numerous carnivals and events across the island
https://www.caletadefuste.es/special-events
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Many museums and local produce
https://www.caletadefuste.es/natural-products
In recent years, an active agro-tourism scene has developed in the Antigua backlands, specialising in olive cultivation and olive oil production, aloe vera cultivation, production of goat cheese, goat meat, sea salt, mojo sauces and much more.
The goat cheeses from our community regularly win prizes in national and international competitions because of their unique taste.
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Food and Drink
https://www.caletadefuste.es/food-and-drink
In Caleta de Fuste and Costa Antigua you will find an almost countless number of restaurants and bars that have something to offer for every taste and budget.
Explore the resort and you can enjoy traditional gastronomy from several nationalities, including: Spanish (tapas and fish, of course!) Italian, Chinese, Indian and British.
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Water Activities
https://www.caletadefuste.es/water-activities