Property Details of Fuerteventura Apartment

Ground Floor Apartment for 5 in a truly idyllic location overlooking a white sand beach & tidal lagoon.

The apartment is in a small, friendly but very peaceful complex of just 11, built in a modern interpretation of traditional, whitewashed Canarian architecture. It is well away from any other buildings, situated directly above a safe beach of fine white sand, ideal for lazy days soaking up the sun, and a sheltered, tidal lagoon, providing safe swimming for young and old in its shallow, warm waters. From the large double-aspect, beachside terrace our guests have a truly spectacular and panoramic view over the crystal clear waters of the lagoon and out to the protective lava stone reefs beyond, where the Atlantic breakers crash against the rocks. A wonderful place for a drink at sunset, as the sun appears to sink beneath the waves. Just 10 steps through the sub-tropical communal garden with its dragon trees, bougainvillea, oleander and hibiscus and you will find yourself on the white sand beach.

Inside the apartment there are 2 bedrooms. One has a king-size double and the other is furnished with two single beds. Both have spacious fitted wardrobes. A cot (and high chair) can be pre-arranged for a baby through us at a small additional charge (payable to the manager on arrival.) There is a recently-installed and high-spec wet room with thermostatically controlled shower, basin, WC and bidet and a brand-new, fully-equipped fitted kitchen with gas hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster etc. The living room has a sofa bed and additional pull-out bed for a child, providing 2 possible additional sleeping places (although please note that maximum occupancy is 5 adults) together with TV, and DVD player. From the living room, French windows open onto the large terrace which faces south and west and has a table and 4 chairs sun brolly together with 2 sunbeds. Bed linen is changed weekly; towels twice a week.

The complex stands on its own about 1 km from the village of El Cotillo (2 minutes in your hire car or a 20 - 25 minutes walk along the beach).

This apartment should appeal to those who dislike crowds and big holiday resorts, who don’t insist on all the latest gadgets, but are happy to live quite simply for a week or two right by the sea. A treat for families with younger kids, older couples in search of a get-away from-it-all location, sun-worshippers, naturists, bird-watchers and walkers.

Local Area Details

El Cotillo remains a traditional fishing village with tourist facilities rather than an overgrown resort. There are about a dozen restaurants, mostly Canarian with a couple of Italian places, including what are supposed to be, according to the guide books, Fuerte's best Italian restaurant and best beach bar. The majority of restaurants have terraces overlooking the sea and very fresh locallycaught fish is obviously the big draw on most menus.

There are several bars, both good Canarian tapas places and a couple of (very quie)t expat pubs, 2 small supermarkets, a good bakery/patisserie, currently in French ownership, a couple of banks/ATMs and a chemist as well as several general/souvenir places. Internet access is easily and cheaply available in the village.

In other words most of your everyday needs can be catered for locally. The nearest petrol station is, however, about 15 minutes drive away at La Oliva and the next nearest in Corralejo. Petrol prices in the Canaries are much lower than in the rest of Europe so dont get caught out - fill up when you're passing. Regular bus services also link El Cotillo with both Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario but given the secluded location of the apartment a hire car is really recommended and, with prices starting from as little as 80€ a week for some Group A models, this isn't going to break the bank.

El Cotillo has some of the best beaches in the Canaries, including a vast stretch of sand on the so-called 'Big Wave Beach' to the south of the village and a whole series of beautiful small, sheltered coves with brilliant white sand and clear, turquoise sea to the north around El Caleton. These are divided from each other and protected from the waves of the open sea by lava stone reefs and thus provide safe bathing even for little ones. Naturism is popular along this stretch of coast.

Cotillo has fast road connections to the island network, making a shopping trip to the capital (40 minutes) or an evening in Corralejo (20 minutes) popular excursions. The central mountains, with historic villages such as Antigua, Betancuria, Pajara or Tefia, with their museums and craft centres, are all under an hour by car. Likewise Caleta de Fuste and its golf courses. Other possible excursions include a trip to the island of Lobos from Corralejo or take the ferry over to Lanzarote for the day (hourly departures also from Corralejo.)

Recreational activities available nearby include walking (we are directly on the much-recommended north coast Corralejo-Cotillo walk), cycling (hire in El Cotillo), fishing, surfing, windsurfing and diving (surf shops in the village or in nearby Lajares) and of course swimming and snorkeling straight from the door.

In general Fuerte will appeal above all to those who love beaches; the island's are the best in the Canaries and some of them truly world class. So if youre a sunworshipper or a beachcomber, a keen windsurfer or snorkeller, this is the place for you. Everyone talks about the wind and yes it can be breezy here but the key thing is the sun. Fuerte has longer sunshine hours on average than Tenerife or Gran Canaria and only a fraction of their average rainfal.l Those in search of peace and quiet, something which can be hard to find on the more developed westerly Canary Islands, will also love Fuerte. It's a big place (nearly the size of Tenerife) but with a small population. The roads are well-built but very quiet, making hiring a car a pleasure and you can really escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, be it on a deserted white beach or in the stark striking mountains of the interior, which have a beauty all of their own.

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Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

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