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www.whatsonfuerteventura.com E-mail: [email protected] ? Web : www.whatsonfuerteventura.com s on www.facebook.com/fuerteventurawhatson t’ Maitland: Mob & WhatsApp: Wha (0034) 699 465 312 Welcome to Fuerteventura and to the What’s On Guide for July. The main summer season is now in full swing with visitors from all over Europe. As you walk down the maim street, try to see how many different languages you can identify - (this is a variation of I spy to keep the kids amused..) First a quick warning - every day as I walk around I see Lobsters - no not the edible kind, but tourists who have just come from the beach - and are bright red- this is “Sunburn” and can seriously spoil your holiday, I know everyone wants a nice tan but you don’t want to end up having to spend most of your holiday in the shade because you have overdone it in the first couple of days. Have a look at our guide on page 32 to see what factor is best for you. July brings the Fiesta , Nuestra Senora del Carmen, it runs from the 1st - 13th and means lots of parties, a parade and fireworks - (see page 10). Corralejo is a brilliant place for family holidays with something for everyone of all ages. There are great beaches, warm seas, varied entertainment and nightlife, fun bars, restaurants to suit all tastes, diets and pockets. There are also a very wide variety of Excursions from boat trips, island tours, Quad & buggy tours, snorkelling, Fishing, Whale & dolphin Safaris - the list is too long for here - but to get more information and to book these visit our sister website - www.corralejo-excursions.com Fuertevenrtura and Corralejo are special places don’t miss out, drag yourself away from the pools and beaches, get out of your hotel or complex and explore, get on a local bus to El Cotillo (Timetable page 39) - walk out to the Dunes, take a tour to see more of the majestic beauty and the surprising contrasts that is the Island of Fuerteventura - I guarantee you won’t be disappointed... What’s On magazine is also On-line at www.whatsonfuerteventura.com so if you go online you will get more information about our contributors - photos, contact details, events, sample menus etc - just click in the middle of the advert to go to their page. Unfortunately not all advertisers have complete information yet however we do expect to rectify this by end of month If you use any of the businesses featured in this guide, please tell them where you found them. Thank you, enjoy your holiday...... Maitland Check out the latest edition early on www.whatsonfuerteventura.com or find us on Facebook -www.facebook.com/whatson.fuerteventura Please note - changes and amendments for the July edition of ‘What’s On’ must be notified on or before 15th July Whilst The Editors of What’s On magazine makes every effort to ensure that material published in the magazine is decent, legal and accurate it can take no responsibility for any damage or loss which might arise as a result of material published herein. The owners of What’s On are not responsible for third party advertisers within this magazine. All advertisements are the property of the advertisers and cannot be used without their permission. All material published is property of the publishers and may not be reproduced without written permission O What’s On Apt 215 San Valentin Corralejo, Fuerteventura. 2 W
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BEER GARDEN with big tv all SOAPS - SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT live music OPEN ‘til 2am Now showing 3 O’clock kick offs No 20 on Centre Map WO 5 A recent survey from the Association of British Travel Agents revealed some of the most ridiculous complaints by holiday- makers made to their travel agents. Here are my favourites. I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts. It's lazy of the local shopkeepers to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during 'siesta' time — this should be banned. On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food at all. We booked an excursion to a water park but no-one told us we had to bring our swimming costumes and towels. The beach was too sandy. We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as yellow but it was white. There are too many Spanish people. The receptionist speaks Spanish. The food is Spanish. Too many foreigners now live abroad. Topless sunbathing on the beach should be banned. The holiday was ruined as my husband spent all day looking at other women. We bought 'Ray-Ban' sunglasses for five euros from a street trader, only to find out they were fake. No one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled. It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England, it only took the Americans three hours to get home. I compared the size of our one-bedroom apartment to our friends' three-bedroom apartment and ours was significantly smaller. The brochure stated: 'No hairdressers at the accommodation.' We're trainee hairdressers — will we be OK staying there? We had to queue outside with no air conditioning. I was bitten by a mosquito, no-one said they could bite. Our beach towels got washed away as nobody warned us that the beach could flood, even W O when it hadn’t rained. 6 DISCOVERY JEEP SAFARI, Corralejo, Mob/WhatsApp +34 699 465 312 www.corralejo-excursions.com [email protected]
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La Nuestra Senora del Carmen, is the Patron Saint of Fuerteventura, and around the island different towns and villages will have local fiestas. In Corralejo it runs from the 1st - 13th. This fiesta sees many local events, children,s parties, Music & dancing, kids bubble party on the beach and other local events - you can get more info on actual events from the ONLY REAL Tourist Information Office in Town (By the old Harbour #22 on Centre map). Then the main fiesta day is the 16th of July - on this day the statue of the Nuestra Senora del Carmen is escorted from the church throught the town and down to town beach where she is loaded onto a boat which then leads a processions of all the local boats around the bay. This is accompanied with a lot of noise, copious amounts of alcohol and much dancing and music - so why not get into the local spirit (or whatever your normal drink is) and join in the party..
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Contact us... Tel: (0034) 679 636 315 (Steve) [email protected] www.miraflormobility.com WO 11 Restaurant & Bar PUB ISH IR open every night Rosie ’s 7pm - late
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To visit Fue rtevent ura an d not get to kn ow th is Oasi s mea ns losing much of its charm . Loc ated on th e southeas t coast of the isla nd, this beau tif ul natur e reser ve cove rs mor e than 80 0,000 m2 a nd give s sh elt er and p rotection to more than 3000 animals of 250 differ ent s pecies. Insid e you will find a u nique botanical garden whic h c ontain s the largest c actu s g arden in E urope. The park has four entertaining and educational live
performances where you can learn about parrots, sea
lions, birds of prey and reptiles from their expert trai ners an d kee pe rs. Yo u can als o have th e unf orget tabl e e xperience of direct contact with le murs, camels and se a lions. Th ese ar e memorie s that will liv e with you fore ver. Oas is Park Fuerte ventu ra is also an entity dedicated to dev eloping cons ervation p rojects, education and re search of fa un a a nd flora, such as th e Cuvier gazelle, the Afri can elephant a nd Ca n arian Came l. Op en e very day of the year, it incl ud es 3 restaur ants, children's playground and a farm with pets. A free shuttle bus picks up atdifferent parts of the island . www.fuerteventuraoasispark.com Tickets: www.corralejo-excursions.com WO 13
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Corralejo is one of the most popular resorts on the island and its transformation from a small, sleepy fishing village to a bustling town hasn’t spoiled it’s tranquillity as it still retains a unique ‘calmness’. The town is split into old and new with the old part centred around the harbour. The new promenade borders the north of t he old town and then meanders past the harbour and the many waterside bars and restaurants that hug the coastline offering great views of Lanzarote and Lobos. To the south lie the famous dunes (Las Grandes Playas) which are a protected nature reserve . They stretch along the East coast for miles and together with the beaches in Jandia, the fine white sand and crystalline waters make them some of the most beautiful in the Canary Islands . There are many excursions available here including windsurfing, quads, kite-surfing, scuba-diving, mountain biking, game fishing, kayak tours, snorkel safaris and bowling to name but a few. The ferries to Lanzarote leave the port every morning from 8am. There are a wide range of restaurants to choose from including Chinese, Brazilian, Irish, Italian, Spanish , Mexican and Indian. You can even find good old British pie, chips and peas. There are many bars to visit but try the old Canarian tapas bars down by the town beach where the local fishermen play cards and argue withW eOach other for hours about who caught the biggest fish that 16morning.
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Luxury Catamaran trips to Lobos Maximum 10 passengers
Snorkelling & Kayaking - Food & refreshments www.corralejo-excursions.com for information and bookings WO 19 Fat E-bike Adventure Discover the real beauties of Fuerteventura with your friends and family using the latest E-bike generation. It does not matter how fit or experienced a rider you are, as the E-Bike provides the extra power to complete the tour without excessive physical effort. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature as you cross valleys with ancient volcanic craters, visit white beaches with crystal clear water. Advanced Tour: 5 Hours. (red 45km). Volcanoes, visit the crater of Calderon Hondo, cross the desert to the Lagoons at El Cotillo (1 hour break) with the chance to swim or eat at the restaurant in front of the beach, then return along the North Shore. Minimum age 14, PRICE 59€. Easy Tour: 3 Hours. (Yellow 30km) this tour is suitable for all families, Visit the Volcanoes, Bayuyo Craters, see the chipmunks, see the crater of Cladron Hondo, then a refreshment stop in Lajares and return via Majanicho and the North Shore. Minimum age 10. PRICE: 45€.
For more information or to book contact WO www.corralejo-excursions.com 20 No 30 on Centre Map WO 21 The Dunes, or Corralejo Natural Park is in walking distance, a short bus ride, or taxi ride from Corralejo. This magnificent coastine stretches for 10.5 x 2.5 K and is the biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canary Islands; an enormous extension of white sands bathed by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches just south of the Hotels are European Blue Flag rated and are patrolled by Lifeguards, so very safe for families There are a couple of Cafes on the beach but always remember to bring plenty of water and suncream particularly if you use the naturist parts - as getting your bits burnt can definitely spoil your holiday.
WO Photos courtesy of Alan Hilman - Corralejo Camera Club 22 Around Fuerteventura
Photos - Corralejo Camera Club and others WO 23 H10 Ocean Suites Las Palmeras Barcelo Shopping Corralejo Sands Centre 22 WATER PARK MARKET Corralejo 2 Village Los 28 Barcelo Alisios Corralejo 27 Bay
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Aloe Club 6 Resort Infiniti
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WO 24 Medical The Church of Nuestra Centre Central Salud Señora del Carmen Hiperdino Corralejo Post Supermarket Garden 19 Office Surfing Colors Super Bristol St James Market Playa Church 9 18 33 177 15 7 Music Police 4 25 21 Hoplaco Corralejo Station26 Sq. 23 Beach 30 2 Hotel P 22 Official 8 Tourist Information Centro Dunas Comercial Office 32 Club Atlantico Harbour
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33 Play Plaza Park Lanzarote 4 Ferries Music 13 26 Shell Sq. 25 30 Walking Street See page 38 for Time Tables 22 OFFICIAL Tourist Information Tickets Available Office www.whatsonfuerteventura.com www.corralejo-excursions.com
0 Coralejo Excursions & 14 Naviera Armas Office 28 Meson las Tejas What’s On +34 699 465 312 15 Doctor’s Clinic 29 Fred Olsen Office 2 Paradise Jam Session 16 Campanario Centre 30 Old Dutch Cafe 3 Books, Cards & Things 17 Hello Beach House Bar 31 Lobos Ferry Point 4 Bombay Masala 18 Infusion 32 La Resacca (Fishing) 55 Water Park & Market 19 Central Salud Clinic 33 The Smith Arms 6 Infiniti 20 Flintstone Family Bar 7 SkyBar 21 St James Church 8 Cordon Blue 22 OFFICIAL Tourist Cntr 9 Rosie O’Grady’s 23 Paradise Beer Garden 10 anno2011 24 Quad Adventure 11 Citrus 25 Weirdos Elephant Bar 12 Cantante 26 Reflex Retro Disco Bar 13 Lineas Romero Meeting Pt 27 Nico’s Belgian Beer Hse WO 25 Betancuria Founded in the year 1405 by the N o r m a n C o n q u e r o r ‘ J e a n d e Bethancourt’, the former capital of the Island lies tucked away in a valley which until about 400 years ago was fed by a cool mountain stream all year round. The town grew slowly due to the lack of farmland in the area and eventually the population drifted away to the arable, fertile plains around Pajara, Antigua and Tuineje. The Church Santa Maria was consecrated a Cathedral in1426 and Pope Martin V appointed a Bishop’s seat but no bishop ever took up residence. Eventually the cathedral was destroyed by pirates in 1593, and the town remained without one until it was rebuilt in 1691. Today the Cathedral is a museum and together with the Betancuria archaeological museum there’s plenty to see and do. In 937 Spain’s Queen Isabella II decreed that the old Franciscan Monastery be abandoned. You can see it’s remains on the outskirts of the town, together with the small Church ‘San Buenaventura’ that accompanied the Monastery. Situated a short drive from Betancuria is the ‘Mirador Moro Velosa’ which sits on top of Mt.Tegu approximately 500 metres above sea level. On a clear day this vantage point commands spectacular views of the North of the Island. Within view of the Mirador Moro Velosa are the Giant statues of ‘Guize’ and ‘Ayose’, two rulers of Fuerteventura in ancient times and a ‘cheeky’ photo opportunity for the ladies.
British Consul There is a Honorary Consul on Lanzarote who can be reached through the main telephone and email contacts. To contact the Consulate Telephone 902 109 356 (Spanish phones) or 0034 913 342 194 (UK phones) or email; [email protected] WO 26 WO No 10 on Centre Map 27 Cofete - Villa Winter If on your travels round the island you decide to visit the South, there’s one place you should try and see - Cofete. This small village lies tucked away on the west coast and has some of the most spectacular scenery that Fuerteventura has to offer. There is however a darker and more sinister side to this pleasant village. Back in the 1930’s General Franco presented a German engineer, Gustav Winter with the whole of the South of the island, he subsequently built a villa in Cofete called the Villa Winter. The villa stands on a fenced piece of land exactly the same shape as Fuerteventura and the position of the building on the plot is the same as its location on the island. Various rumors including secret submarine bases and airstrips used to ferry Nazis fleeing to South America after the war sprang up, none however were ever substantiated. The Villa is still standing but has been uninhabited for more than half a century.
Photographs of Villa Winter & Cofete beach. WO 28 The island of Lobos lies 2km off the coast of Fuerteventura and 8km from Lanzarote. Its entire coastline stretches for just under 14km and encircles the 5 sq. km nature reserve. Many years ago the island was home to a large population of seals, ‘Lobos Del Mar’ (wolves of the sea) which is where its name originates. The ‘Montaña de la Caldera’ is the highest point on the island and rises 127metres above sea level. Lobos is home to many different types of plants, animals and birds, some of which can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. The view back to the Corralejo dunes, especially on a clear day is spectacular. The crystal clear lagoons are ideal for snorkeling and fishing but don’t forget to take plenty of drinking water and an umbrella as there isn’t much shade from the sun. If you’re a little more energetic then take a stout pair of walking boots and binoculars and see if you can spot any of the rare birds that visit the island including egrets, petrols and curlews. Some other things to look out for during your visit to Lobos are the volcanic buildings (edificios volcanicos) on the north coast, the little ovens (los hornitos) . and the lighthouse saltmarshes There have been big changes to access the Island. You must now register with your Passport No before you go as there are now very limited numbers. Info at www.corralejo-excursions.com LOBOS BY GLASS BOTTOM BOAT Ferry: O NLY 16€ Corralejo 10.00 11.00 13.00 14.00 15.30 Lobos 11.15 14.00 16.00 18.00 MINI CRUISE: Daily at: 10.00 11.00 13.00 Return: 14.00 16.00 18.00 ONLY 21€ O No 1 on centre Map W 29 T h e P h o t o g r a p h e r ' s E y e Photographs are taken for many reasons. Lots of people take pictures to save memories; special occasions, family and f r i e n d s a n d e v e r y d a y l i f e . Photographs can also be created and viewed as Art. This article is going to suggest exploring this style. Photos can be many different types, landscapes, wildlife, portraits, sports and still life. For all these types good photos can be taken with all types of camera and equipment. To excel in a style may need further specialist equipment. You may need long lenses for wildlife to let you zoom into the subject or wide angle lenses for landscape to get a horizon to horizon view of the mountains. To create Art photos fortunately does not require any special equipment beyond what you already own. What is does require is the talent of the photographer to see an object or a scene and to envisage it as a picture that will make the viewer curious or interested or surprised. With practise this Photographer's Eye can be developed This can mean taking pictures close up, cropped so only a small part is shown, looking for geometric patterns, unusual shadows, reflections and angles. Software that comes with cameras, phones and some social media allows the manipulation of colours and tones. So, alongside the capturing of memories why not also look for the more unusual or curious. Set yourself a time period to build a small selection of “Arty” photos and then share them with your friends. See what they think. You would be welcome to post them on the Corralejo Camera Club Facebook page or Photo and article by Adrian Egelton Why not pop along to the Corralejo Camera Club. The meetings are held from 6-8 pm, on the first Friday of each month, at the Robins Nest bar, near the Waikiki (doors open 5.30 pm).. All are welcome, visitors or residents. For Information or to be put on the mailing list, WO email: [email protected] 30 or visit our website www.corralejocameraclub.com Large selection of Bottles wines and Spirits Large loyalty card Beer 2.00€ All major sports shown terrace with mains power point Selection of Teas & Coffees Join Gary in your local away from home... WEDNESDAY- 80s fun quiz Open selection of Mon - Thu 2pm - late 30 craft & real ales fri - sun 12pm - late
WO No 33 ON CENTRE MAP 31 SUNBURN New Treatment For Sunburn? Jonny fell asleep on Waikiki beach in Corralejo for several hours and got horrible sunburn, specifically to his upper legs. He went to the hospital in Puerto del Rosario and was promptly admitted after being diagnosed with 2nd degree burns. With his skin already starting to blister, and the severe pain he was in the doctor prescribed continuous intravenous feeding with saline, electrolytes, pain killers, a sedative and a viagra pill every four hours. The nurse who was rather astounded asked ‘What good will the viagra do for him doctor?’ The doctor replied ‘It won’t do a damn thing for his condition nurse...... but it’ll keep the sheets off his legs’ But Seriously...... Be Careful Different Skin Types and their SPFs TYPE 1: Always burns, never tans. Very light-skinned with blue eyes, often of Celtic origin, with red or blond hair and freckles At least SPF25/Hat/T-shirt TYPE 2: Burns easily, tans eventually. Fair-haired and fair-skinned At least SPF15. SPF25 on vulnerable areas. Hat/T-shirt TYPE 3: Sometimes burns, tans slowly, light brown hair, blue, green or brown eyes, medium skin tone SPF15. SPF25 and SunStick SPF15 on vulnerable areas TYPE 4: Occasionally burns, tans well. Brown hair and eyes, olive skin. SPF15. SPF25 and SunStick SPF15 on vulnerable areas TYPE 5: Hardly ever burns, tans well. Dark hair, eyes and skin. SPF15 WO TYPE 6: 32 Never burns, dark brown hair, eyes and skin SPF15 WA
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To the DUNES & Pto Rosario All Roads Lead To Oasis Oasis Nico’s Belgian Beer House Papagayo Tamarindo OPEN 7 DAYS 14.00 - 2 AM WO 55 TOP BELGIAN BEERS 33 Doctor. Kerstin Werner International Medical Centre C/Acorrazado de España 2 Corralejo Tel: 0034 928 53 74 74 Family GP ++++ Laboratory analysis++++ Children +++++ Home and Hotel Visits +++++ Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: ...... 10.00 -13.00 ...... 18.00 - 20.00 Sat: ...... 10.00 -13.00 Sat pm & Sun: Please telephone for appointment Just off the Main Street opposite the Vodafone Shop, No 15 on centre map Important Info F C Police 112 Fire 112 Ambulance 112 104------40 Hospital 928 862 000 Red Cross 928 867 497 95 35 Medical Centre 982 535 412 ------Counselling Services (Eng) 653 316 131 Taxis 928 866 108 86------30 Airport 928 860 500 Tourist Information 928 866 235 International Directory Enq 025 ------77 25 British Consulate 928 262 508 Irish Consulate 928 297 728 Lost/ Stolen Credit Card 900 974 445 68------20 UK Operator 900 990 044 Red Flag = No Swimming 59------15 Yellow Flag = Swim With Care Green Flag = Safe To Swim ------50 10 25 30 40 45 50 55 mph ------km/h WO 40 48 64 72 80 88 34 A brief history of the Canaries The first inhabitants of the Canaries probably came from North Africa in the 1st or 2nd century B.C.and were called ‘Guanches’, meaning man. They were blue eyed and were mostly cave dwellers. Proof of this is on exhibition in the Guanche Mummy Canarian Museum in Las Palmas. Around 2000 years ago the first foreigners set foot on the islands, they were Arab sailors.Europeans came in the 14th century in the form of Lanzarotto Marcello, the Genoese sailor, who colonised the small island Tytheroygatra, now known as Lanzarote. It was in 1402 that the Norman baron ‘Jean De Bethencourt’ captured first Lanzarote then Fuerteventura. He returned home to King Henry III of Castile and laid claim to the islands for himself. There followed many naval battles between Spain and Portugal who incidentally claimed the islands but eventually a treaty was signed in Spain’s favour. The last Canary island to fall to the conquistadores was Tenerife in 1495. It had taken nearly a century to capture. and convert the populations of the Canaries to the Christian faith, with thousands of casualties, mainly the poorly armed Guanches. Through the centuries the Canaries remained an important trading point on route to the Americas. Many Canarians settled in South America in search of a better life. Today we see the re-immigration of many South Americans as their own economies struggle and the economy of the Canaries thrives,due to the latter day conquistadores, yes thats right, y o u ...... THE HOLIDAYMAKER ! Jean De BethencourtWO 35 Timanfaya National Park
The Spanish invaded and conquered it, pirates made life a misery but the people of ‘Lanzarote’ had more to put up with than the deeds of man. By far one of the most important eruptions in the history of volcanology occurred on ‘Lanzarote’ between 1730 and 1736, when thirty craters simultaneously erupted. The national park of Timanfaya is one of the most awesome tourist attractions in the world. It’s the only national park where the absence of animal and plant life is the outstanding factor. The volcanic field covers a surface area of 51km & includes an extensive range of volcanos and craters closely resembling the surface of the moon. Indeed the first astronauts were taken to the park to give them an indication of what the moon would look like. You can’t fail to be impressed by the stunning red, ochre and black lava formations and textures round every corner, which helps to remind you of how this once fertile land was transformed into a barren wilderness. The lack of rain ensures very little erosion and the park looks much as it did when the volcanos erupted. Despite the hostile landscape there are several species of animals and more than 180 species of rare plant, moss and lichens that survive there, mainly due to the organic matter blown in on the wind. O 36 W The ‘ Fire Mountain ’ experience starts at the entrance to the park where you board an official tour bus and the many ecological sites are pointed out and explained. A trip to the top of the ‘still active’ volcano on the back of a camel is unforgettable. Park guides give demonstrations of the awesome temperatures (400º C) just inches below the surface and artificial geysers are created by pouring cold water into the magma chamber located 3km down in the belly of the earth. The park has a visitor and exhibition centre and a restaurant designed by ‘ Cesar Manrique ’ where your food is cooked over a giant grill heated by the live volcano below. The easiest way to enjoy the thrill of Timanfaya is to book the trip wfrom www.corralejo-excursions.com. Included in the excursion is a visit to the green lagoon at ‘El Golfo’ and a wine tasting’ at a local vineyard - a really great day out. If you prefer to go by yourself, opening times are 10am - 6pm during summer and 10am - 5pm during the winter. For more info phone 0034 699 465 312 or check out www.corralejo-excursions.com Don’t forget, the park still boasts a live volcano so take a pair of running shoes with you...... ( JUST IN CASE ) ! !
Walking on the moon O W 37 FERRY TIMES DISCOUNT TICKETS At Corralejo Excursions Why not visit our neighbouring island of Lanzarote while you are here Day Return ONLY 29.00€ Corralejo 06.30 08.00 10.00 12.15 14.00 16.00 18.00 20.00 Lanzarote 07.00 09.00 11.00 13.00 15.00 17.00 19.00 (* Not Sundays -Tuesday/Friday ONLY)
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Corralejo 09.00 10.30 11.30 11.50 13.30 17.30 19.30 Lanzarote 08.00 09.30 10.30 11.15 12.30 16.30 18.30 ( Not Sundays, 1st May- 31st Oct) BOOK ON-LINE AND GET YOUR TICKETS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOTEL (Corralejo only) www.corralejo-excursions.com www.facebook.com/WhereAboutsExcursions or WhatsApp 0034 699 465 312 PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL FERRIES Prices are correct at time of going to print, but may WO be subject to change at short notice 38 Bus Timetable (Tiadhe) The local bus service is reliable and cheap and you can get almost anywhere on the island if you want to. Below are some of the main routes. ROUTE 1- Pto Rosario - Morro Jable. (Inland) 0630, 0700, 0730, 0830, 0930, 1000, 1030, 1130, 1200, 1230,1300, 1330, 1430, 1500, 1530, 1600,1630, 1730, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2230 ROUTE 1- Morro Jable - Pto Rosario. (Inland) 0545, 0600, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0900, 0930,1000, 1030,1100, 1200, 1230, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1530, 1630, 1700, 1815, 1900, 2000, 2230 ROUTE 3- Pto Rosario - Caleta de Fuste. 0000, 0630, 0700 - 0930 (every 30 mins), 0945 - 1800 (every 15 mins) , 1800 - 2130 ( every 30 mins), 2200, 2230, 2300 ( Via A irport_ ROUTE 3- Caleta de Fuste - Pto Rosario. 0030, 0700, 0730 , 0745, 0800 - 1800, (Every 15 mins) 1800 - 2130 (Every 30 Mins) 2200, 2230, 2300 ( Via A irport ) ROUTE 6- Pto Rosario - Corralejo. 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 0915 ,0930, 1000, 1030, 1100, 1130, 1145, 1200, 1230, 1300, 1345, 1400, 1430, 1500, 1530, 1600, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800, 1830, 1900, 2100, 2200, 2300, ROUTE 6- Corralejo - Pto Rosario. 0000, 0600, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 0915, 0930, 1000, 1030, 1045, 1100, 1130, 1200, 1230, 1300, 1315, 1400, 1430, 1530, 1600, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800, 1830, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2400 ROUTE 7- Pto Rosario - El Cotillo. 0700,1000, 1415, 1900. Where Abouts ROUTE 7- El Cotillo - Pto Rosario. 0630, 0800, 1200, 1700. 1 ROUTE 8- Corralejo - El Cotillo. Every hour on the hour from 0800 until 2200 (Except 2100). 1015,1515 & 1715 ROUTE 8- El Cotillo - Corralejo. Every hour on the hour from 0700 until 2300.(Except 2000 & 2200pm) 1615 ROUTE 10- Pto Rosario - Morro Jable.(Via Airport) 0630, 0900, 1345, 1600, 1800. ROUTE 10- Morro Jable - Pto Rosario.(Via Airport) 0630, 1130, 1330, 1 545. 7 days week Monday - Friday ONLY Saturday & Sunday ONLY WO Does not go via La Oliva 39
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O 40 W Rosie O’Grady’s - Live Music Rosie O’Grady’s - Live Music Flintstones - Live Music Nico’s - Relaxing Lounge Music Flintstones - Live Music Piano De Cola - Live Music - Eric Weirdos - Karaoke - DJ ‘Rebecca’ REFLEX Retro Disco Nico’s - Relaxing Lounge Music Old Dutch - Karaoke REFLEX Retro Disco Old Dutch - Live Music
Rosie O’Grady’s - Mad Mik’s Quiz Flintstones - Live Music Weirdos - Poker, Crib, B’gammon Rosie O’Grady’s - Karaoke with Nigel Nico’s - Relaxing louge music Flintstones - Chill out Night Piano De Cola - Live Music - Eric Nico’s - Relaxing Lounge Smiths Arms - 80s Fun Quiz W eirdo’s - Karaoke REFLEX Retro Disco REFLEX Retro Disco Old Dutch - Live Music Old Dutch - Live Music
Rosie O’Grady’s - Mad Mik´s Quiz Flintstones - Live Music Nico’s - Relaxing Lounge Music Piano De Cola - Live Music - Eric Rosie O’Grady’s - Live Music REFLEX Retro Disco Flintstones - Live music- Evergreen Old Dutch - Live Music Nico’s - Relaxing Lounge Music Paradise Bar - Jam Session 2pm REFLEX Retro Disco Citrus Bar - Live Music Old Dutch - Live Music
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For The Best Entertainment In Town WO 41 Sea-Life around Fuerteventura Fuerteventura has sea life that can be classified into around 390 species of fish which are grouped into 117 families. This diversity inevitably attracts scuba divers from all over the globe to sample the delights of Fuerteventura’s rich clear waters. Because of the ever changing sea currents in the Canary Islands, the water has a strange combination of salt concentration and shifting temperatures which affect the marine life greatly, producing many different regions of fauna. The crustaceans are represented by a whole multitude of species. Among these are spider crabs, red crabs, sea snails, shrimps, lobsters, mussels, & limpets Beneath the volcanic rocks lie octopus, squid and cuttlefish.
The north of the Island has a greater abundance of marine life due to the water being slightly cooler and more richer in plankton, but this area of water is also much less fished than the south of the Island. The majority of species are 'Creole' bound to the island for their whole life, unlike the rest of the 'travelling fish' such as tuna, dolphins, sardines, snipefish, and various species of shark.
Most of the fish here live on the sea bed, such as the gulper shark, moray eel, vieja, groupers, parrot fish, stingrays, and emperor fish to name but a few. Tuna fish are mainly represented by the skipjack, atlantic, and yellowfin. These fish can grow to enormous sizes and are fished heavily during the summer months here. WO 42 O W 43 LINEAS ROMERO QUIZ
Try this simple quiz about The Canary Islands and you could WIN 2 Tickets for the Lanzarote Express courtesy of Lineas Romero ... 1. What is the Largest of the Canary Islands? 2. What does Corralejo actually mean? Small Coral reef, Gathering place for goats, Donkey Runner? 3. What time is the first LINEAS ROMERO Ferry to Lanzarote? 4. How many islands make up the Canary Islands Archipelago? 5. Which Island is the oldest? 6. On What date do the Spanish celebrate Los Tres Reyes? 7. On which island is Spain’s Highest Mountain and what is it called? 8. What is the name of Fuerteventuras ancient Capital? 9. LINEAS ROMERO - run several excursions from Corralejo, can you name two of these? 10. What days are market days in the Marina Rubicon in Playa Blanca? 11. What number bus takes you to the Sand Dunes (RUI Hotels)? 12. If you ordered ‘Pulpo’ what would you get, Chicken, A mixed fruit smoothie, or Octopus? 13. Recently the Canarian Government promoted which island to to be the 8th official island of the Canarian Archipelago ? 14. What does a RED flag on the beach mean? 15. Where is the best place to book your LINEAS ROMERO ferry or all your excursions from?
Please email your answers to [email protected] Remember to include your name and a contact phone number. The Winners will be drawn from all the WO correct answers received - GOOD LUCK!! 44 m Ja m in Pa d is in‘ ra e Do You sing or play? Accoustic Jam session FRIDAY from 2pm Paradise Restaurant & Bar Hoplaco Gardens all welcome No 2 on Centre Map
CANARY WHISTLE
Did you know ...that years ago on the island of La Gomera near Tenerife a special whistling language was used as a means of communicating. Whistling travels much farther than shouts and this permitted the islanders to send long complicated messages despite the mountainous terrain. WO 45 Canary Islands Duty Free Allowance Fuerteventura and indeed the rest of the Canary islands are tax free unlike the rest of Europe. This means you are limited to: 1 Litre of Spirits/Liquors over 22% vol or 2 Litres of fortified sparkling wine, or other liquors under 22%. 2 Litres of still table wine. Perfume 60ml or 250ml eau de toilette per person. 200 Cigarettes, 50 Cigars, 250 grams tobacco or 100 cigarillos. £145 gifts or souvenirs. Talk to your holiday rep if you are not sure what you can take home.
Corralejo Market The Corralejo Market is on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Aqua Car Park, next to the roundabout before the Water Park. It starts about 9.30 and goes on to 1.30. There are lots of goods unique to the Canaries that are made locally. if you want something different, there is some unusual and genuine African wooden crafts and artwork. Remember you are allowed to haggle, it’s part of the fun of the market. So pay it a visit, enjoy the atmosphere, but beware, that Gucci handbag for 5€ just might not be real..... Tides July 2019 S u n M o n T u e W ed T h u F ri S at 1 2 3 4 5 6 13.25 14.10 14.50 15.35 16.25 17.15
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El Cotillo The small fishing village of El Cotillo is situated in the Northwest of Fuerteventura, about twenty minutes drive from Corralejo. The tiny church there is dedicated to the ‘Virgen De Buen Viaje’ (Virgen of good travel), no doubt in connection with the village’s history as a smugglers harbour. Around 1741 after years of repeated attacks by English pirates, the ‘Castillo De Rico Roque’ (El Toston) was built for the then comandante, Andres Bonito De Pignatelly. The round, 2- floored fortress has recently been restored and is usually open to view. El Cotillo boasts some of the finest fish restaurants on the island particularly around the old and the new harbours, but it’s main attractions are the fantastic golden beaches and aqua green lagoons. Turn left at the village and the Playa Del Castillo is accessible down a craggy footpath from the cliff-tops. This wild and remote coastline is a surfers and windsurfers mecca but can be quite dangerous, especially during the winter months when the powerful breakers have been known to sink the small boats in the harbour. To the right of the village lie the breathtaking lagoons, great for snorkelling, fishing, swimming or just sunbathing (as the odd naturist has discovered). El Cotillo is a great place to see some magnificent sunsets, sip a cocktail or two as you watch the sun dissolve into the sea....
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WO 47 Canary Islands Lanzarote La Lobos Palma Casas de Majanicho Tenerife Fuerteventura Corralejo El Hierro La Lajares Gomera Gran El Cotillo El Canaria Roque Villaverde Parque LA OLIVA Holandes Las Tindaya Caldereta Corralejo Caletas Water Park Vallebron Guisgey La The Dunes Matilla Flat Green Bowling Los Molinos Tefia El Tetir PUERTO Cuchillete DEL El Cotillo Angel ROSARIO Lagoons (Capital) Valle De Ajuy Santa Ines Airport Smugglers Caves Mirador Morro Velosa Triquivijate Nuevo Horizonte Betancuria ANTIGUA Las Salinas Vega De Rio Ajuy Palmas Caleta Salt Pans de Fuste Agua De Cardon Bargeda Buyeyes Las Salinas Tiscamanita Go Kart Track PAJARA Betancuria TUINEJE Pozo Negro Mirador de Morro Velosa Pine Forrest Cofete Cardon Las Playitas Villa Winter Tarajalejo La Pared Gran Tarajal Aquarium Tarajalejo La Lajita La Lajita Oasis Park Lobos Botanical Gardens Costa Calma Lagoons Cactus Gardens Camel Safari Cofete Morro Lajares Jable Lace Making Factory Caleta de Fuste Casa Los Coloneles Golf Course La Oliva 10 Pin Bowling Cinema Antigua