Winter Escape
I flew from Gatwick and stayed at the 5-star Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real. This hotel is in a privileged seafront location and features tropical gardens and luxurious bedrooms. It is a stunning hotel with great service and many repeat guests. It offers speciality a la carte restaurants as well as a main buffet style restaurant. From the hotel I walked along the beach to old town Corralejo, here you can find a selection of great seafood restaurants and tapas bars.
Corralejo also has a very good selection of 3- and 4-star hotels, along with self-catering apartments and villas. On a previous trip I stayed at the 4-star Barcelo Corralejo Bay. It's located close to the centre of Corralejo. It is adult only, so it is perfect for couples looking for relaxed and comfortable surroundings with friendly service. The closest beach is five minutes’ walk away. It is possible to have bed and breakfast or half board. The food is excellent; the breakfast choice is extensive with plenty of hot and cold choices. There is also a daytime and evening entertainment programme.
Fuerteventura lies 12 miles to the South of Lanzarote. I visited Playa Blanca, Lanzarote for the day from Corralejo. It’s just a 40-minute ferry journey so is a great option for a day excursion. There is plenty to see and do in Playa Blanca. You can walk for miles along the pedestrian promenade or visit the Timanfaya National Park. There are some great restaurants too. I took the opportunity to visit the 5-star Princess Yaiza hotel. This is a five-star hotel right in the centre of Playa Blanca and located directly on the beach. It has a good choice of indoor and outdoor amenities plus its own Thalasso and Spa Centre. Children are also well catered for with a supervised activity programme.
Fuerteventura is a great destination for a Winter or Summer break!