Elba Sara, Costa Caleta, Fuerteventura in Canary Islands

With 3,000 sunshine hours per year and over 150Centre, a restored windmill offering visitors the
sandy dunes and beaches, Fuerteventura is an idealchance to learn about the history of milling on the
holiday destination. Hotel Elba Sara in Costa Caletaisland. Take a walk around the ancient windmill and
nestles between the newly opened Fuerteventurasample Gofio (flour made from roasted grains). If
golf course, the beach promenade and the centre ofnatural forms appeal, the Cueva del Llano is a volcanic
Costa Caleta with its countless shop bars andtube that has been gradually filled with sediments
restaurants.over the last million years. Take a guided tour of the
The hotel suites are large enough to sleep largercave and witness the fascinating geology
parties and are decorated in a bright beach inspiredFuerteventura has to offer and look out for the
scheme. There is a large choice of food including aisland’s unique Blind Spider.
buffet, pool side grill for snacks and an a la carteFuerteventura has two theme parks, the Baku
menu for something special. Hotel Elba Sara hostsWater Park in Corralejo north of the resort and the
various activities throughout the day including miniOasis Park Zoo to the south. Baku Village boasts
golf and volleyball, or you could just relax by themodern rides and facilities, as well as a water park,
resort’s pools, sauna and Jacuzzi.ten pin bowling, crazy golf, a driving range,
Down at the beach there’s so much fun to berestaurants and shops. Oasis Park Zoo features over
had. Take out a pedalo and gently bob on the waves200 species including alligators, monkeys, giraffes,
or if you’re feeling more adventurous try yourzebras and birds. For a truly unforgettable day take in
hand at jet skiing, diving or surfing. Or simply lie backthe 200,000m² of breathtaking botanical gardens on
on the Caribbean-like crescent beach and watchthe back of a camel.
others do the work in one of the many water sportsOne of the oldest islands in the Canaries,
competitions held throughout the summer.Fuerteventura has a rich and varied history. The
The 18-hole golf course is next door offeringisland’s original capital, Betancuria is hidden away
discounts to all Hotel Elba Sara in Costa Caletain the folds of the mountains. Amble through the
guests, whilst within the complex there’s also abeautiful cobbled streets and gaze at the Iglesia de
ten screen cinema complex and bowling alley. Take aSanta Maria, a 17th century church which took almost
short walk to the centre of Costa Caleta and samplea century to build. Betancuria is one of the only
the local cuisine in the weekly market, bars andplaces you can sample authentic dishes, try the
restaurants.Restaurante de Casa de Santa Maria to truly
If you fancy soaking up the culture of the Islandexperience the cuisine of Fuerteventura.
why not take a trip to Los Molinos Interpretive