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Self catering holidays Fuerteventura
With mile upon mile of soft, white, sandy beaches washed by turquoise waters, holidays to Fuerteventura provide a beach-lover's paradise. And with the wide variety of cuisines, Fuerteventura is a great choice for your self-catering holiday.
With the flourishing presence of visitors to the island, restaurants increasingly offer an international dining experience with a variety of familiar home-from-home dishes like soups, steak and chips or omelettes. However, trying the local food on a self-catering holiday in Fuerteventura is simply a must. Tapas is a great way to try out a variety of local dishes. It is characterised by small portions of food often served as a side dish and in most cases, can be found on display in either chilled or heated cabinets on the bar.
Try the gofio, which is a type of bread made from flour, kneaded with water and olive oil, sometimes with a little crumbled goat’s cheese or honey added. Sancocho is another local dish you must try, which is a stew made with salted potatoes and vegetables.
The islanders’ traditional desserts are also amazing. For instance, bienmesabe, a syrupy, nutty concoction, often served with ice cream is a great way to finish a traditional meal. A further attraction is that most island communities offer open-air markets.
Where to go
La Guirra
Attractive and scenic, La Guirra is a small town that has an authentic feel. With narrow streets and small tavernas, it is typically Spanish.
Las Huertas
A balmy, sunny sport, Las Huertas is in Las Palmas, the 9th largest city in Spain and the joint capital of the Canary Islands.
Corralejo
Corralejo is a great example of a resort which, while popular year round, never feels 'swamped' by tourism. Yes, the sleepy fishing village mantle has long gone, but this is still a Canarian town of real charm.
El Matorral
El Matorral is an area in the North of Fuerteventura close to the airport. The beach, Playa del Matorral is an ecological hotspot with a great variety of flora and fauna.
Morro del Jable
With a long line of natural white-sand beach, a modern promenade and picturesque old town and harbour, Morro del Jable is a popular destination.
Lajita
A small fishing village on the East coast of Fuerteventura, Latija is home to handful of excellent restaurants and the popular Oasis Park zoo.
Book a self-catering holiday to Fuerteventura
Looking for a dream trip but don’t fancy sticking to the hotel menus and dining areas? Choose a self-catering holiday in Fuerteventura with Thomas Cook instead and you can look forward to a perfect trip to the sunshine, with all the dining options that Fuerteventura has to offer.
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