Beach lovers paradise- Fuerteventura

This is not the first time we have visited this beautiful island and we returned because the beaches are spectacular. We have visited all of the Canary Islands and Fuerteventura is the quieter island, it has desert like scenery and enjoys a warm climate which is cooled by Atlantic breezes.

On this occasion we stayed in Corralejo on the northern tip of the island, it is bordered by a long golden sand beach and also has a sprinkling of small beaches. The town has expanded to accommodate a selection of shops, cafes bars and great restaurants; the locally caught fresh fish is both delicious and inexpensive.

We stayed at the Atlantis Fuerteventura Suite Resort on a self catering basis as we wanted to sample the delicious food at the local restaurants and we were not disappointed. The hotel was situated about 5 minutes drive from both the town and the beach and as we had hired a car for the week this was ideal. We chose a superior junior suite which was a great size and accommodates a family of four easily.

Most of our days we spent at the beach, the children had body boards and had a great time riding the waves. The beaches are beautiful and the waters are crystal clear but if, like us, you enjoy a stroll along the beach be prepared that there are nudist areas. Laura, my nine year old daughter got quite a fright!

We also visited the waterpark during our stay and having visited Florida I thought it may have been a disappointment for the children, but we were pleasantly surprised as it had lots for children of all ages. They also have shows on at certain times during the day which is great because you get to relax for a while. We had a great day, it was really well supervised and as it wasn't peak season there were no queues and plenty of sunbeds.

To sum up, with mile upon mile of untouched sandy beaches, Fuerteventura is ideal for families looking for tranquillity and relaxation.