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| Site
and Landscape |
 Corralejo
is an old fishing village where you can relish fresh
fish while enjoying charming views from one of the
many sunny terraces of this lucky place
Corralejo belongs to the Municipality
of La Oliva, at the
north tip of Fuerteventura.
Its privileged climate shows an average temperature
of about 20°C (68 degrees F), with little
rainfall due to the absence of high mountains.
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| In the territory of
the municipality there are some areas protected
by the Canarian Nature Reserve Legislation. |
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Nature Reserve “Islote de Lobos”
(Island of Lobos)
• Nature Reserve “Dunas de Corralejo”
(Dunes of Corralejo)
• Natural Monument “Malpaís
de la arena”.
• Natural Monument “Montaña
de Tindaya” (Tindaya Mountain)
• Protected Landscape of Vallebrón.
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| Sightseeing |
 Casa
de los Coroneles
The most outstanding noble building on the island
and the best example of its heritage.
Built in the second half of the 17th century, this
embattled building was the headquarter of the military
governors. The main entrance to the Casa de los
Coroneles is topped by a coat of arms made up of
a goat, a tree and a crown; the wooden balconies
on the outside are decorated with barroque carvings.
Cueva del Llano
This cave is unique among the lava pipes of the
Canaries. It is a special example, as it provides
information about the general erosion of Fuerteventura,
and has an abundance of animal fossils trapped
in its sediments. This visitor’s centre
shows almost 400m of accessible cave. The cave
was constructed from a volcanic pipe of considerable
dimensions, and is accessed via a large jameo
(part of the tube whose roof has collapsed) divided
into two branches. The cave is a million years
old, and is the oldest in all the Canary Islands.
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| Beaches |
 Most
of the island’s beautiful coast is scattered
with enchanting, golden sandy beaches merging into
crystal clear waters.
The impressing dune ecosystem of Corralejo
is an amazing geological feature that, together
with the Islands of Lobos and Lanzarote, forms a
breathtaking scenery.
Located a few miles away from Corralejo,
there are the idyllic beaches and seawater ponds
of El Cotillo.
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• Beach “Grandes Playas” (Nature
Reserve “Dunas de Corralejo”)
• Beach “Playa de la Barreta”
• Beach “Playa del Moro”
• Beach “Playa del Bajo Negro”
• Beach “Playa de Corralejo Viejo”
• Beach “Playa del Cotillo”
• Beach “Playa Lagos del Cotillo”
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| Gastronomy |
 In
Corralejo you can find a whole host of international
restaurants that offer a vast range of ethnic cuisine
(Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese...).
On the other hand, located as it is on the seaside,
Corralejo stands out for its typical cuisine, mainly
based on fish. The traditional dishes are served
along with “papas arrugadas” (small
unpeeled potatoes), “mojo” sauce and
”gofio” (a sort of flour dough). Kid
meat is most popular on the Island.
Last but not least, the peculiar taste of the local
goat cheese, available in different ripening stages:
fresh, half-ripe and aged.
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| Sport
and Leisure |
 Corralejo’s
incomparably mild climate, its beautiful shore with
crystalline and tepid waters attract an increasingly
large number of visitors eager to enjoy their holidays
and, at the same time, practise water sports.
Thanks to the safe, shallow waters, the fascinating
landscape and variety of flora and fauna, Corralejo
is a perfect place to enjoy diving holidays.
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| Over most of the year,
on the island’s beaches there are gathering
crowds of surf, windsurf and kitesurf lovers proceeding
from all over Europe, looking for the best waves.
You can join them in the following places: |
| • “El
Hierro”
• “El Bajo de El Medio”(Punta
Elena)
• “La Punta”(El Muelle)
• “El Bajo de El Dormidero”
(El Burro)
• “La Tiñosa”(Generoso)
• “Majanicho”
• “Esquinzo”
• “El Cotillo”
• “Island of Lobos”, etc.
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For the growing number of adventurers, trekkers,
mountain bikers etc. there are now newly created
routes, which make it possible to reach the most
enchanting and hidden corners of the local geography.
Below we detail some of the companies operating
excursions, tours and different activities, confident
that this may help you plan and enjoy your holidays:
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- JET
SKI:
• LOBOS JETS
Muelle Deportivo, Corralejo
Ph.: 928 535 325 639 171 955 Fax: 928 535
210
lobojet@wanadoo.es
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- MOTORCYCLES:
• MAL FUN CLUB
Avda. Juan Carlos I, 35 Corralejo.
Ph.: 928 535 152 Fax: 928 535 152 |
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- MOUNTAIN
BIKE:
• VULCANO BIKE
C/ Acorazado España, 10 Corralejo.
Ph.: 928 535 706
• BIKE CENTER MP-SPORTS
Tel. 626 555 757
www.mp-sports.de
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- GAME-FISHING:
• PEZ VELERO Ph.: 928
866 173
• SIÑA MARIA III Ph:
617 494 484
bigamefishing@yahoo.es
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- EXCURSIONS:
• GLASS BOTTOM BOAT - CATAMARAN
CELIA CRUZ
Submarine Vision
Boat Ph: 639 140 014 Info Ph: 646 531 068
• BARCO ISLA DE LOBOS
Tel.: 928 866 039 / 699 687 294
isla.d.lobos@teleline.es
• MUSEO AGRÍCOLA –
CAMEL SAFARI
Ctra. Gral. La Oliva, Km. 6,7 - Villaverde
Tel.: 928 175325
• LA LAJITA OASIS PARK
Ctra. General de Jandía ,
s/n
La Lajita - Pájara
Tel. 928 343047 / 902 400434
comercial@lajitaoasispark.com
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- TENNIS:
•TENIS CENTER:
Suite Hotel Atlantis Fuerteventura
Resorts
Tel . 928 168900 y 928 535258
www.atlantishotels.com |
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| Tourist
Office |
•
Tourist Office Corralejo, Plaza Pública s/n,
35.660 Corralejo
Ph. 928 866235 Fax. 928 866186
turismo.laoliva@teleline.es
• Information Office, Muelle de Corralejo,
35.660 Corralejo
Ph. 928 537183
seaforth@jazzfree.com
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| Useful
Adresses |
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Policía Local (Police), C/ Paseo Atlántico,1,
35.660 Corralejo
Ph. 928 866107, Emergencies: 112 / 080
• Centro de Salud (Health Center), Avda.
Juan Carlos I, 28, 35.660 Corralejo
Ph. 012
• Taxis, C/ Lepanto, 35660 Corralejo,
Ph. 928 866108
Radio Taxi: 928 537441
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