With 3,000 sunshine hours per year and over 150 sandy dunes and beaches, Fuerteventura is an ideal holiday destination. Hotel Elba Sara in Costa Caleta nestles between the newly opened Fuerteventura golf course, the beach promenade and the centre of Costa Caleta with its countless shop bars and restaurants. The hotel suites are large enough to sleep larger parties and are decorated in a bright beach inspired scheme. There is a large choice of food including a buffet, pool side grill for snacks and an a la carte menu for something special. Hotel Elba Sara hosts various activities throughout the day including mini golf and volleyball, or you could just relax by the resort’s pools, sauna and Jacuzzi. Down at the beach there’s so much fun to be had. Take out a pedalo and gently bob on the waves or if you’re feeling more adventurous try your hand at jet skiing, diving or surfing. Or simply lie back on the Caribbean-like crescent beach and watch others do the work in one of the many water sports competitions held throughout the summer. The 18-hole golf course is next door offering discounts to all Hotel Elba Sara in Costa Caleta guests, whilst within the complex there’s also a ten screen cinema complex and bowling alley. Take a short walk to the centre of Costa Caleta and sample the local cuisine in the weekly market, bars and restaurants. If you fancy soaking up the culture of the Island why not take a trip to Los Molinos Interpretive Centre, a restored windmill offering visitors the chance to learn about the history of milling on the island. Take a walk around the ancient windmill and sample Gofio (flour made from roasted grains). If natural forms appeal, the Cueva del Llano is a volcanic tube that has been gradually filled with sediments over the last million years. Take a guided tour of the cave and witness the fascinating geology Fuerteventura has to offer and look out for the island’s unique Blind Spider. Fuerteventura has two theme parks, the Baku Water Park in Corralejo north of the resort and the Oasis Park Zoo to the south. Baku Village boasts modern rides and facilities, as well as a water park, ten pin bowling, crazy golf, a driving range, restaurants and shops. Oasis Park Zoo features over 200 species including alligators, monkeys, giraffes, zebras and birds. For a truly unforgettable day take in the 200,000m² of breathtaking botanical gardens on the back of a camel. One of the oldest islands in the Canaries, Fuerteventura has a rich and varied history. The island’s original capital, Betancuria is hidden away in the folds of the mountains. Amble through the beautiful cobbled streets and gaze at the Iglesia de Santa Maria, a 17th century church which took almost a century to build. Betancuria is one of the only places you can sample authentic dishes, try the Restaurante de Casa de Santa Maria to truly experience the cuisine of Fuerteventura. Hotel Elba Sara in Costa Caleta is ideally places to show you the best the island has to offer. Enjoy modern facilities, stunning beaches and inspiring attractions.
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