Elba Carlota Beach & Convention Resort

Elba Carlota Beach overlooks the sandy La Guirra Beach, on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura. One of the three outdoor pools is just for little guests, still allowing the grown-ups a choice of freshwater options. Children also get to join in with outdoor daytime activities, while in the evening there’s family-friendly live entertainment and shows. Adults can dress up like James Bond and take advantage of the direct access to the casino next door, with its own bar and restaurant, as well as eight playing tables and 30 slot machines.

Tindaya is the hotel’s buffet restaurant, dishing up freshly prepared hot and cold dishes. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace and return in the evening for the themed buffets. If you adore Spain but also love Italian cuisine then Carlota Beach’s seasonal Arrecife offers tasty pasta and pizza. Need a top up between meals? Pay a visit to the snack bar. Just make sure you pack something appropriate to wear to dinner - going sleeveless is not permitted but knee-length shorts are fine.

Standard rooms at Elba Carlota Beach can cater for two adults and one child, while the family option can accommodate up to six. The air conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar and kettle, allowing you to chill with a beer or relax with a cup of tea, as you see fit. Upgrade to a junior suite or standard suite for a coffee machine and hydro massage bath.

Guests of Elba Carlota Beach can take advantage of preferential rates at Thalasso Spa Hespérides, located in the neighbouring Sheraton hotel. While just across the road is the 18 hole Fuerteventura Golf Club. Looking for something more adventurous? Windsurfing, kite surfing, kiteboarding, snorkelling, fishing and even paragliding are all available nearby.

The hotel is just a 25-minute drive from the Guise y Ayose viewpoint, overlooking the Betancuria Natural Park, where there are numerous hiking trails to choose from. Keep an eye out for the birds of prey and the barbary ground squirrels. If all that physical activity has made you hungry you should make a short detour to the cheesemaking museum on the way back. After learning how it’s made, you’ll get to sample different varieties of the Majorero goats cheese.