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Lajares : This charming traditional village is 30 mins from the airport and 10 mins drive from Corralejo . In the village itself you will find a supermarket, cash machine and a choice of bars shops and restaurants. The shops include Artesania Lajares an artisan shop that sells a wide variety of Canarian craftwork. Lots of the other shops are related to watersports activities There is a choice of fantastic beaches within 15 mins drive..
Beaches
There are around 125 miles of beach on Fuerteventura, there are surfing beaches, child friendly beaches and remote nudist beaches. The nearest to Lajares will be at Corralejo. With a mixture of fine white sand and black volcanic sand the island has the biggest selection of beaches in the Canaries. All have their own qualities but those worthy of a visit would be Ajuy (pitch black fine sand), the Corralejo dunes, and Jandia, 21km stretch of pure white sand. At Caleta de Fuste the large horseshoe shape beach has been created from pale golden sand, that was brought in especially for the purpose.
Eating Out
Lajares is still a very unspoilt, typical Canarian village with 7 bars/restaurants, and a French bakery. The national cuisines of various countries are a feature of many of the Caleta De Fuste restaurants. There are several Chinese restaurants. Other countries represented are Mexico, Portugal, Italy, and of course Britain. A speciality of Canarian cuisine is "papas arrugadas con mojo", little "wrinkly potatoes" with "mojo verde" (green garlic sauce) or "mojo rojo", also called "mojo picón" (red garlic sauce, very spicy). Another well-loved sew is "rancho canario", consisting of garbanzos (chick-peas), noodles and potatoes, together with bacon fat, beef and chicken.
Leisure
Watersports are available from throughout the island as well as boat trips and even a submarine excursion. You will find camel rides available on the island as well as buggy safaris, go-karting, kite flying, sailing, snorkeling, golf, fishing, windsurfing, microflights and indoor bowling, you certainly wont get bored on Fuerteventura!
Places to Visit
Fuerteventura has many attractions that visitors will enjoy. There are lots of historical villages housing beautiful churches, traditional dwellings and museums. The main town on the island, Puerto del Rosario which has a stunning harbour. Jandia Nature Reserve Parque Natural de Jandia is located in the town of Pajara and is an area full of contrasts. The reserve is a mixture of sand dunes and vegetation. La Lajita Zoo and The Oasis Park Garde ~La Lajita Zoo is home to a small selection of animals and offers a parrot show, horse rides and camel safaris. Puerto del Rosario This is the busiest town on the island and can be found on the western side. Efforts have only been made recently to take advantage of the booming tourist trade and even today, goats are thought to outnumber people. The stunning harbour has recently been rebuilt and features some excellent examples of traditional architecture. The home of the exiled poet, Miguel de Unamuno - now a museum - can also be found at the harbour. |
