Once just a tiny fishing village on the north coast of
Fuerteventura, Corralejo's harbour now receives ferries full of
day-trippers from Playa Blanca in Lanzarote every day and the town
plays host to hundreds of visitors who are drawn to spend a sunny,
sandy holiday in the island's tourist Mecca. Although tourism is
booming and development is keeping pace, the little port still
retains its charm. The waterfront promenade flanking the small,
sheltered town beach boasts numerous restaurants and cafes, most in
converted historic houses. Corralejo's restaurants offer a wide
choice, from good old English fish and chips to Mexican tacos or
Indian curry. There is even a smattering of eateries serving up
Canarian cuisine and fresh seafood. The main street, Calle General
Franco, is flanked with shops selling everything from radios to
surfboards, and suntan oil to luxury watches. Just outside the town
is a protected nature reserve festooned with miles of sand dunes,
and the surrounding beaches are more than inviting. Among the
activities to keep holidaymakers busy are a variety of watersports,
tennis, glass-bottom boat trips, ferry trips to Lanzarote, jeep
safaris, island tours, mountain biking and motorcycle tours.
