Barren land piled high with sand blown over from the Sahara covers the majority of the Island, but…read morepatches offer the tourists experiences and views that rival the Caribbean; crystal clear azure seas, soft white sand, palm trees and a light breeze. Relaxation, fun, and adrenaline pumping activities are all available to visitors of this unusual holiday spot.
I have visited twice in recent years. The first time I stayed at the Hotel Riu Palace Tres Islas Correlejo, and the second at the Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Golf and Spa Resort just below Fustes. My family and I are at a consensus on the latter being the preferred of the resorts, and so I will use this resort for my review, but both were of high quality. We are not a family to bury our heads in the sand and remain in one spot even if there's a cocktail in the hand and towel miraculously on a sun bed.
Water sports, and our first forays below the waves with scuba were exhilarating and well taught. The location offers a variety of marine life to investigate which holds the attention and inspires the mind. A hotspot of kite-surfing activity, the hundreds of kites soaring above tiny little black specks moving in leaps and bounds seemed an essential part of the seascape by the time we left.
Flying fish entertained us whilst we sipped honey rum on a short but enjoyable catamaran trip to Lanzarote. Sea spray exfoliating our faces and whipping our hair into a frenzy reminiscent of Monica Geller's vacation in Barbados, we caught sight of the Isla de Lobos; a nature reserve richly populated with rare birds and beautiful vegetation. An idyllic and serene site that contrasts sharply with the nearby Canary Island Lanzarote.
Welcomed back to the hotel each day by the smells wafting from the mouth-watering cuisine, we promptly headed to the kitchen and dining area where freshly caught fish was cooked before your eyes. A memorable dish from the restaurant which I have since tried to recreate were 'papas arrugadas con mojo', a garlicky treat for consumer but terror for any other human being in close proximity to you. We had elected an all-inclusive package which successfully filled the bellies of my brother and father; an incredible feat. The staff was friendly, the service quick, and the hotel blessedly cool and clean. The rooms were spacious and decorated pleasantly, and we had a balcony with a striking view over the coastline, pool and surrounding area. One of the main features that originally attracted us to the hotel was the waterfall and moat-style layout, which both enhanced the resort aesthetically and encouraged a tranquil atmosphere.
I returned home feeling calm, and satisfied that my time and money had been well spent. I highly recommend both the Island and the hotel. A huge postcard featuring Corralejo beach adorns my bedroom wall, and plenty of fond memories reside in my head.
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