Fuerteventura
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Restaurants | May 2011
Fuerteventura
CASA MARTELL
A rustic, family-run eaterie popular with locals. The array of characterful bottles and caskets on display refl ects the extensive wine list on offer. Try the “cordero”, or lamb, which falls from the bone, and chewy, spicy chorizo.
Address: EL MADRONAL, NEAR SANTA BRIGIDA, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA. | Tel: +34 928 641283
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See | May 2011
Fuerteventura
THE CORRALEJO DUNES
Drive into Corralejo and you hit the immense, undulating dunes made up of sand blown in from Africa. Walk up the slopes and survey a landscape that looks like another planet, and then slide down on a sand board for a shot of adrenaline.
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Hotels | May 2011
Fuerteventura
HOTEL MELIA GORRIONES
A stylish four-star hotel in the south of Fuerteventura with excellent facilities. The large swimming pool backs on to the epic Sotavento beach with its 30km of sand dunes. As well as a sexy-looking spa there are plenty of secret sanctuaries under thatched pagodas. Doubles from €136.
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Bars | May 2011
Fuerteventura
THE POINT BAR
The Point Bar is the place to come if you want to listen to live jazz. It is also situated right in front of the beach so you can sink your toes in the sand and listen to the sounds of the cool bass as you do so.
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Restaurants | May 2011
Fuerteventura
15
This restaurant has a daily menu of 15 dishes that rise or fall on a leaderboard according to what is selling best at any given time. If something isn't working, it simply drops off the menu and is replaced. Mains start at €13. Be sure to book in advance
Address: EL CASTILLO LOCAL D2, 35610 CALETA DE FUSTE. | Tel: +34 928 160379
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Visit | December 2010
Fuerteventura
LOS LOBOS ISLAND
Take a short boat ride from Corralejo Marina to the island of Los Lobos (The Wolves). The colony of seals (or “sea wolves”) that gave the island its name has long gone, unfortunately, but there is still plenty of unique wildlife to be found and a small mountain to climb.
Address: KIOSKS SELLING BOAT TRIPS TO THE ISLAND CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE MARINA.
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Hotels | December 2010
Fuerteventura
H10 TINDAYA
With the white sandy beaches of the Costa Calma just a few steps from the Hotel Tindaya, you'll soon forget that it's still cold and grey back home. Doubles from €99.
Address: CALLE PUNTA DEL ROQUITO, COSTA CALMA. | Tel: +34 928 547020
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Bars | December 2010
Fuerteventura
THE VENUE BAR
This family-friendly favourite in Corralejo has live music, regular quiz nights and a games console. Owners Justin and Sue are on hand to give you some tips about the local area, too. Closed Wednesday.