Corralejo holidays provide an affordable and enjoyable holiday in Fuerteventura, Spain. The capital, Puerto del Rosario, is 23 miles to the north and the airport is 26 miles to the north.
Once a small fishing village, Corralejo has prospered into a tourist hotspot, developing numerous facilities for holiday makers. The largest resort in Fuerteventura, Corralejo is popular as a travel destination because of its pellucid waters and vast stretch of golden sandy beaches.
Things To Do
There is no shortage of things to do in Corralejo.
Apart from swimming and sunbathing, visitors can also enjoy watersports like diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, and windsurfing.
It’s also possible to enjoy day trips to Los Lobos, a nearby island, travelling in boats with glass bottoms.
Visitors who like to explore the picturesque area can either hike up the mountains or take excursions on horseback. There are also bike tours through La Olivia and Betacuria, old villages with historical mansions.
The shopping area offers extensive choices, ranging from fully stocked supermarkets to weekly farmer’s markets, from wicker stores to pottery shops, and from souvenir retailers to embroidery kiosks.
Dining & Entertainment
The bars and restaurants are lined up on the main street which weaves all the way to the coast. Local seafood is the favorite cuisine and is available in many restaurants. Perhaps the most popular of the restaurants is Gibson’s, where the menu is extensive and includes vegetarian dishes.
At nights, Corralejo comes alive. From sunset to sunrise, visitors can frequent Karaoke bars, discos, and clubs. The most popular bar to soak in the friendly atmosphere is The Blue Rock, one of the oldest bars in Corralejo.
Local Transportation
A train can take visitors around most of Corralejo. Those wishing to travel to Puerto del Rosario can take a bus and those wanting to visit the islands of Los Lobos can take a ferry. In addition, it is easy to hire a car. Travel to and from the airport by car takes 40 minutes and longer by bus because it involves switching buses.
