Exploring the Windy History of the Island
The alternative name for Caleta de Fuste is El Castillo (the castle). Hence, the bay was named on old military maps. The watchtower, named after its architect Claudio de L'Isles, was built in 1714 as a lookout post to ward off pirate attacks. A similar tower can be found in El Cortillo. A historic sight with a turbulent history can be seen on the Jandía peninsula near Cofete: Villa Winter, named after its builder. For decades, people have speculated about the purpose of the villa and its remote location. Some suspect the construction of a submarine base on Fuerteventura during World War II. Others believe that former SS officers found refuge there after 1945. To this day, the mystery remains unsolved. Travel further back in time to the era of the island's discovery by the French and Spanish in the former main village of Betancuria. The pilgrimage church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña in Vega de Río Palmas, in the Spanish colonial style, houses the patroness of the island of Fuerteventura. It is believed that the figure originates from Normandy. A monk found it in a rock crevice near the village. Rent a chic holiday accommodation with sea view or a holiday home with terrace, outdoor pool, and Wi-Fi, an apartment, or a holiday apartment at an affordable price and enjoy a relaxing vacation with your family right by the sea in Caleta de Fuste.
Beach life and water sports – Active vacation on Fuerteventura
For family vacations on Fuerteventura, the fine and wind-protected sandy beaches on the east side are particularly suitable, especially the breathtaking dune landscape near Corralejo with the offshore bird island Los Lobos. Costa Calma is a paradise for windsurfers and kite surfers, while surfers will find the best conditions on the west coast's windward side. The east coast beaches are preferable for families with small children, as there are strong offshore currents on the west side. The Oasis Park near La Lajita, with its botanical garden, camel show, and zoo, is also suitable for a family day trip. Numerous family-friendly accommodations at affordable prices or holiday homes and apartments on the sandy beach and sea are already waiting for you and your family and children for a trip to the sea according to your personal wishes in Spain. Also, take a trip to Corralejo and the beach El Castillo.
Vieja, Mojo y papas – La Cocina Canaria
Fuerteventura is an island in the middle of the Atlantic. No wonder that fresh fish and seafood dominate the menus of the restaurants around your affordable accommodation or holiday apartment with Wi-Fi and sea view, or the holiday home with an outdoor pool at the east coast owned by private individuals in Caleta de Fuste. Vieja is a classic of the Canarian cuisine and a must during your vacation. The mero (grouper) is rarer but incredibly tasty. You can frequently find atún (tuna) on the daily menus. The standard side dish on all Canary Islands is green and red Mojo – mojo verde/rojo. These consist of a lot of garlic, paprika (red), parsley and cilantro (green), olive oil, and vinegar. Small salty wrinkled potatoes – papas arrugadas – are served with the sauces, which are cooked with little water until all the water has evaporated. Carnivores will find a rich meat offer, which includes kid, goat, mutton, lamb, rabbit, and wild rabbit, depending on the season. If you want a small snack to accompany a caña (small beer) in Caleta de Fuste, El Camarote and Panycreps in the harbor are recommended. For a more upscale option, visit La Barca del Pecador. And as the name suggests, they serve the best fish in town. Here you can explore numerous good restaurants.
Travelling to Caleta de Fuste in Fuerteventura
The municipality of Antigua with the resort Caleta de Fuste (El Castillo on some maps) is located on the east coast of Fuerteventura. The airport, with good flight connections to all over Europe, is a few minutes' drive north of the town towards Puerto del Rosario. From there, there are ferry connections to the neighboring island of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. Book now a modern holiday accommodation or a cozy apartment, a holiday home with terrace and sea view at an affordable price, and enjoy an unforgettable vacation in the beautiful region of Spain directly on the sandy beach. Start now on a relaxing trip according to your personal wishes with your family and children!