Tourism is booming on the island of Fuerteventura. Corralejo is situated in the north, and is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the island. More and more apartments are springing up each year to cope with the demand, and Corralejo which was once a small fishing village, has now grown into a lively colourful resort. Luckily, Corralejo has managed to retain its original charm and atmosphere, and there are still white sandy beaches in the town centre, where you can drop down and soak up the Canarian sunshine. Most of the shops, bars and restaurants are along the main street which leads right down through the music square and on to the harbour which looks across the other side of town and the sand dunes. These dunes (which are a protected nature reserve) lie just beyond the town. The dunes spread for miles along the east coast and this is what makes Corralejo such a popular resort. You can still find some of the original houses in the Corralejo, these are simple and quaint but most have now been transformed into shops and restaurants. Cheap flights and holidays are available to Corralejo.

Region - Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Corralejo.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Corralejo Airport - FUE (Fuerteventura).
Distance from Corralejo Airport - Approximately 18 miles.
Taxi Fare from Corralejo Airport - About €35 (£24).

Driving in Spain - In Corralejo they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Corralejo it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 0034.
Corralejo Public Phones - Whilst on holiday in Corralejo International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Corralejo Mobile Phones - All major networks in Corralejo.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Corralejo emergency number 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Corralejo Health Risks - None.
Corralejo Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Corralejo - Corralejo Banks open at 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Corralejo Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Corralejo 10.00-21.00. Office hours in Corralejo are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Corralejo - Corralejo public holidays for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Corralejo Accommodation - Accommodation in Corralejo is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Corralejo Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Corralejo includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas. .

Eating Out in Corralejo - Corralejo is a large and expanding resort, and the number of restaurants in the town mean that most tastes are catered for. In general a meal for two, including wine and water will cost in the region of €25 to €35. Most of the restaurants in Corralejo are found along the main street, and around the area of the old town, though there are other areas that now have clusters of eateries appearing. There are in the region of 100 restaurants in Correlajo and this means that there is a choice of places to eat that cater for the most popular types of cuisine, including Chinese, Italian, Tipico Canario, and of course British and Irish Cuisine, including the ubiquitous Sunday Lunch Quite a number of the restaurants have a day during the week when they are closed, and as turning up at a particular restaurant on its day off can be disappointing. .

Food in Spain - In Fuerteventura seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of the Canary Islands along with number of local dishes. These include 'Gofio amasdo' (a bread substitute) and 'Papas Arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes). In the major Fuerteventura tourist resorts many restaurants serve 'International' dishes, fast food is generally available along with 'British Pubs'!.

Tipping in Corralejo - In Corralejo service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Corralejo often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Corralejo Standard of Living - In Corralejo a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

What to do in Corralejo - Corralejo caters for all ages and theres a wide variety of things to do, from watersports, tennis, Glass bottom boat trips, Ferry trips to Lanzarote, Jeep Safaris, Island tours, Mountainbiking and Motorbike tours.

Local Festivals in Corralejo - On January 6th in Ferteventura is the Dia de los Reyes, Three Holy Kings Day, The Three Holy Kings are celebrated all over the island, and the rest of Spain and the Canary Islands. In Fuerteventura the eve of Epiphany is marked by a street parade, during which the Three Wise Men distribute Christmas gifts to the children of the towns. In February and March is Carnival time! This is the Canary Islands most popular festival that time of year, with the longest tradition and is celebrated all over all the islands in the Archipelago of the Canaries. Apart from the inhabitants of the island, thousands of tourists are attracted by the fun and colours of the carnival celebrations too. Much of the spectacle of the carnival revolves around the Carnival Queen, who is elected in a grand gala that is held on a night that is considered one of the high points of the carnival. The funfairs are great for the kids but they do not normally get going until about 7pm. After the parade which tends to end at the open air party that has bands and musical tributes, the fun fair is here also and all the bars and restaurants in Ferteventura normally have a stall down there too! This party doesn't normally get going until midnight and keeps going generally until the very early hours. This take's place, as above, over Febuary and March; here are the approx dates for the towns and villages in Fuerteventura that Carnival will happen, some take place over one day others - weeks! Puerto Del Rosario - 13th till 28th Betancuria and Antigua - 18th till 23rd Tuineje - March 3rd till 13th Costa Calma - March 4th Pajara - March 5th La Lajita - March 6th Morro Jable and Corralejo - March 10th till 25th In March or April usually happens Holy Week, throughout the Semana Santa you will be able to watch the solemn pre-Easter processions where where sacred icons and religious statues are carried through the streets of many villages and towns throughout the island. There are many more fiestas that happen during the year throughout Fuerteventura, If you are lucky enough to be on holiday when one is taking place then I would highly recommend going along to watch and participate! .

Corralejo Climate - Corralejo has fantastic holiday weather all of the year round with only 8?C temperature difference between summer and winter. There is very little rain in Corralejo during the summer and not a great deal during the winter.

Tourist Information on Corralejo
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