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Fuerteventura

Post by CaptainKirk » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:15 pm

Thought I might give this place a try this summer and as TFITFOAHK I would ask for personal recommendations.
Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated, chaps and chapesses.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by NL Claret » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:32 pm

About 10 years I posted for Fuerteventura advice on Clarets mad, we have been 11 times since. Was there in Nov and going back in March. We have always stayed in Correlajo which is a mix of new and old. Very laid back and has an Italian and South American influence.

Hired a car and visited most places on the island. El Cotillo is an upcoming village / resort in North west of the island. Calleta de Fuste is close to airport and looked quite man made for the British tourist. In the south there's Jandia which had quite a German influence to it.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by HitchinClaret » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:41 pm

TFITFOAHK - my brain is hurting trying to work out what this means, something about the font of all knowledge?

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by 2 Bee Holed » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:46 pm

HitchinClaret wrote:
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:41 pm
TFITFOAHK - my brain is hurting trying to work out what this means, something about the font of all knowledge?
I'm sure between us we can

Of all holiday knowledge?

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by 2 Bee Holed » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:48 pm

HitchinClaret wrote:
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:41 pm
TFITFOAHK - my brain is hurting trying to work out what this means, something about the font of all knowledge?
The first instance the font of all holiday knowledge?

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by HitchinClaret » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:52 pm

2 Bee Holed wrote:
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:48 pm
The first instance the font of all holiday knowledge?
Or tourettes and the OP is obsessed with tits and fanny?
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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by 2 Bee Holed » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:52 pm

2 Bee Holed wrote:
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:48 pm
The first instance the font of all holiday knowledge?
But that would read better with an ASK in it after instance
TFIATFOAHK

Crikey this is insanity, I'm quoting myself. Nurse!

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by HitchinClaret » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:54 pm

The First Instance Travelling Font Of All Holiday Knowledge?
we must be getting close

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by Pearcey » Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:58 pm

About to book for March in the Canaries tonight. Is the weather decent that time of year? If I’m spending good money I’m hoping it’s fairly warm. Possibly heading to Lanzarote but either island is appealing.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by NL Claret » Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:16 pm

Been twice in March, once it was good, mid to low 20s with a lot of sunshine, the other time thick cloud and very little sunshine (fleece and hat weather). Its usually windy all year round. Done Lanzarote a few times, Matagorda was the pick from PDC and Costa Teguise. Can get a ferry from Correlajo to Playa Blanca, never done it. It is a short crossing.
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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by JohnMac » Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:21 pm

This Forum Is The Fount Of All Holiday Knowledge

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by CaptainKirk » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:29 pm

Just logged back in:
This forum is the font of all human knowledge
Let's hope I got that right.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by 2 Bee Holed » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:45 pm

CaptainKirk wrote:
Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:29 pm
Just logged back in:
This forum is the font of all human knowledge
Let's hope I got that right.
Why thank you, Captain.

The point is you ended up bl**d* typing it anyhow. :lol:

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by gingerpele » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:51 pm

Been to correlajo half a dozen times and Jandia once,in correlajo we stopped at the Riu Oliva Beach which is right on the sand dune beach,all inclusive,good food, very clean hotel with pleasant staff,hotel needs an update,there is another Riu hotel next door which is called Tres Islas and I think its 4/5 star.You can walk out of the hotel and go left or right and walk for miles on the beach.
Nice and warm all year round,stopped at that hotel over six times and always enjoyed it.
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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by Down_Rover » Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:20 pm

A great island, particularly if you hire a car and tour around for a few days

As regards resorts Correlajo is the liveliest resort followed by Jandia

If you like quieter resorts El Cotillo is great

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by karatekid » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:52 pm

It is quite a windy island. So much so the windsurfing championships are frequently held there. Just keep a hold of your plastic beer glass when your by the pool.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by Loyalclaret » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:21 am

Going in 2 weeks, first time in 20years so I'll report back! My recollection was good restaurants, a rock/live music bar, poor snorkeling and sun tempered by the wind. Fancied a chance from Tenerife for an easy warm week

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by CaptainKirk » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:15 pm

Thanks for the responses so far.
Could I ask another question, as decision not made yet - any yays or nays for Formentera???

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by snapcrackleandpop » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:40 pm

We have been (Corralejo) every year since 2010 - if you go once I guarantee you will go again, you will love it.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by Dougall » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:46 pm

Just got back on Sunday after 2 weeks in Corrallejo.
We had a great holiday- some very hot sunny days and some cloudy ones.
Watched the West Brom match in an Irish-ish pub (I’d asked them to put the match on, so they delayed the start of the drag act until the footy finished!!
So it’s a yes from me!

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by Lip » Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:45 pm

El Cotillo is a lovely place to spend a lazy day in one of the sun traps with a few ice cold beers.

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Re: Fuerteventura

Post by Loyalclaret » Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:37 pm

CaptainKirk wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:15 pm
Thanks for the responses so far.
Could I ask another question, as decision not made yet - any yays or nays for Formentera???
You've asked this twice before 😁 still a yes 👌My friends were there back end of the season and absolutely loved it


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