Caleta de Fuste - Introduction

Caleta de Fuste is a well ordered man-made low-rise resort catering for north European visitors looking for a home-from-home holiday experience. The beach and the port are the centres of attention with boat trips and windsurfing providing the main alternatives to sunbathing. There is also a championship golf course within the resort.

Who Goes There
Caleta de Fuste is completely devoted to package tourism, and is especially popular with younger families from Britain.

Where in the World
Caleta de Fuste is on the east coast of the Canarian Island of Fuerteventura (Spain), half way down the island. It is 12km (7.5 miles) south of the island capital, Puerto del Rosario, and 8km (5 miles) south of the airport. Caleta de Fuste is completely flat.

When to go
Fuerteventura benefits from year-round sunshine and very little rain, with average daytime temperatures varying between 16°C (60°F) in January/February and 25°C (77°F) during July and August.

Beach
The beach is set around a bay and offers a broad stretch of dark man-made sand, shelving very gently into the water. It may be one of the less attractive beaches on the island but there is plenty of room for everyone and it is ideal for young families. It is also a good place to learn windsurfing with schools on or close by the beach.

Beyond the Beach
The port is home to watersports operators offering jet-skiing, windsurfing and diving. Sea excursions include the Oceanarium Explorer, a glass-bottom submarine-style craft (it doesn't actually dive!), and a catamaran which boasts a high success rate spotting dolphins and whales. On the other side of the main road, 2km (1.2 miles) from the beach, is the Golf Club Fuerteventura (Urbanización Fuerteventura Golf Club, Carretera Jandía Km 11). This is currently the only course on the island (more are in progress). Although this is a championship course, no handicap is required to play here.

Family Fun
Caleta de Fuste has been designed with families in mind and children are accommodated everywhere. The port has a small aquarium and older children will enjoy the ‘submarine' excursion. Adjacent to the beach are trampolines and mini golf. There is a 10-pin bowling alley on the main Carretera Jandía road.

Retail Therapy
The shops in Caleta de Fuste are grouped in Centro Commerciales (indoor centres) providing standard, mass-market, mediocre-quality goods. The island market visits the resort on Saturday morning and offers the chance to buy more individual items, such as local leatherwork, clothes, linens, lace, ceramics, embroidery and African goods. Bartering is the norm.

A Night on the Town
Caleta de Fuste boasts a number of music bars though on the whole it is a quiet resort after dark. Many hotels and apartment blocks organise evening entertainment (discos, cabaret, quiz nights etc.) in house. The only nightclub in the resort is Whiskis in the Castillo Centro. The ever popular Piero's Music Café/Disco Pub (also in the Castillo Centro) offers live entertainment, shows and karoke. The island capital Puerto del Rosario, 12 km (7.5 miles) south, has the best discos and nightclubs in this part of the island, but these cater only for locals. If you would like to ‘go native' for the evening find a friendly local and take their advice.

Eating Out
The overall standard of food in Caleta de Fuste is middling, with most restaurants serving Spanish-international dishes. There are also several fast food outlets. Good local food can be found if you look carefully however - the best fish restaurant in the resort is Frasquita (Playa Caleta de Fuste) looking onto the beach, on the quieter, opposite side of the bay from the port.

Getting Around
Caleta de Fuste is a relatively small resort and can be covered on foot, though hiring a bicycle may be a worthwhile option if you are set well back from the beach. Island buses are scheduled for locals (not visitors) and services between Caleta de Fuste and places of interest are infrequent. Hire a car if you want to explore the rest of Fuerteventura.

Exploring Further Afield
Antigua, the provincial centre, 20km (12.5 miles) west of Caleta de Fuste, is a best-kept village with a pretty square featuring an 18th-century church. Just north of here the Centro Artesanía Molino (Carretera Antigua Km 20) is a re-created small village-style complex, set around a 200-year old windmill. It includes a craft shop, museum and an attractive restaurant. A ‘must visit' is the ancient island capital, Betancuría, 25km (15.5 miles) west. Founded in 1404 by the Spanish island conquerors, today it is no bigger than a village. Many of its houses date from the 17th and 18th centuries. In the centre the Casa Santa María (Plaza Iglesia) is a beautiful Spanish-Colonial house which showcases the island's crafts, culture and history. It has an atmospheric bar, a charming outdoor cafe-restaurant and a more formal restaurant which is one of the best on the island.

Splashing Out
The best seat in town is on the balcony of the Restaurante Puerto Castillo (Muelle del Castillo), overlooking the port. Order their best steak (sourced from South America) or a traditional Canarian dish such as shoulder of lamb and enjoy your meal watching the sun go down. For fine dining visit the five-star Hotel Elba Palace next to the golf course (Urbanización Fuerteventura Golf Club, Carretera Jandía Km 11). If you would like to experience the latest in spa technology visit the beachfront Hotel Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa (Playa Caleta de Fuste).

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Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)

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