Beaches
Fuerteventura is home to over 150 beaches. Playa del Sotavento is the longest on the island and is also known as 'Rhapsody in Blue' because of the way its clear blue waters melt into the blue of they sky. It's an excellent place to lie in the sun and is a top spot for windsurfing.
Other scenic beaches on the island include those on the Península de Jandía and on the undulating sands of the dunes in the north of Corralejo.
Nightlife
Fuerteventura may not be known for its lively nightlife, but some of the island's resorts are more animated than others. Fuerteventura's night-time hot-spots include Corralejo to the north and Costa Caleta in the south east. While it's nothing like the wall-to-wall revelry you'll find in other Spanish resorts, like Magaluf, they have a good range of bars, discos and live music to keep visitors entertained well into the night.
If it's complete tranquillity you're looking for then the resorts of Jandia and Costa Calma are better options. Like the majority of Fuerteventura's resorts, the nightlife here is based around the hotel, leaving the quaint streets and pretty fishing ports free for quiet dining and romantic walks under the stars.
Food, drink and shopping
Food and drink
Local specialities that shouldn't be missed include sea bass and Atlantic prawns in garlic. Tuna steak with Canarian potatoes and a chilli sauce (mojo) is another tasty treat. Away from seafood, tomatoes, olives and potatoes are the locally-grown produce, which can be found in many local dishes. Papas arrugadas, a tasty cooked potato, is popular on all the Canary Islands and traditional favourites such as tortilla and paella are widely available. Tapas (small portions of Spanish specialities) are also a very tasty snack; venture out into the local area to get the best selection.
Shopping
The larger resorts are home to a variety of shops, with the best selection available in Corralejo. Even here, however, the choice is not exhaustive, so a day trip to nearby Lanzarote could be the answer if you're after something in particular. A ferry service runs between the two islands.
If it's traditional produce and local crafts you're after then all resorts have a selection on offer, as well as a weekly market with stalls selling a variety of handmade goods.
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