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The Fuerteventura Region

Fuerteventura Weather and Climate

Fuerteventura enjoys more then 3000 hours of sunshine per year making it the perfect year-round holiday destination.

The climate of the Island is influenced by several factors: The North East Trade Winds, Latitude, Lack of Altitude and the Canary Current.
Unlike the western Canary Islands (and like it's nearest neighbour, Lanzarote), Fuerteventura does not have high mountains. What this means is that the trade winds just pass over the island without precipitation. The only exception to this is at the peaks of Jandia in the very south of the Island, which just about makes it into this zone.

When Rain does occur it is usually between October and March and it brings a touch of green to the North-West part of the Island and the mountainous areas around Betancuria. It is still scarce enough around the main resorts on the east coast to ensure that the landscape remains desert-like all year round.

Sometimes the wind veers to a more easterly or south-easterly direction and this brings the dust-haze or Calima along with searing temperatures from the Sahara desert.
The cold Canary current means that water temperatures are slightly cooler than you might expect at this latitude (especially along the north coast) - although at 22 or 23 degrees Celsius in late summer, they are still very pleasant.

Temperatures
Average Daily Max (°C) Average Daily Min (°C) Average Monthly Temperature (°C)
January 23.2 10.9 17.5
February 24.7 11.2 17.9
March 27.0 11.8 18.6
April 27.4 12.8 19.3
May 28.5 14.3 20.6
June 29.4 17.0 22.2
July 32.5 18.6 23.9
August 32.6 19.4 24.3
September 30.5 18.0 23.8
October 29.4 16.1 22.4
November 28.9 13.3 20.5
December 24.6 12.0 18.5

Rainfall
Monthly Average (mm) Average No. Days with rain Average Humidity
January 14.2 5.6 70
February 8.4 3.2 63
March 15.1 4.3 69
April 5.8 2.5 72
May 0.9 1.0 71
June 0.1 0.2 71
July 0.1 0.1 71
August 0.0 0.1 77
September 2.5 1.5 75
October 11.0 2.6 77
November 7.7 2.7 63
December 39.4 7.1 75

Sea Temperatures
Monthly Average (°C)
January 19
February 18
March 19
April 20
May 20
June 21
July 22
August 22
September 23
October 23
November 21
December 20



Fuerteventura History
Pre-History
Very little is known about the first inhabitants of Fuerteventura, though it is believed that they were Cro-Magnons from North Africa.
The term Guanche is often used to describe the aboriginal people of the islands (pre Spanish Conquest) although technically the Guanches were the natives of Tenerife.
Although there is some debate as to the origin of these people, the natives of Fuerteventura were more than likely of Berber (North African) origin.

These natives of the Islands were generally Cave-dwellers, but they also built some very basic stone structures. It is said that the Guanches had no knowledge of Boats or Navigation, which is all the more strange when you consider that all of the Canary Islands were inhabited. There are not a great deal of archaeological remains except for a few Cave sites and the strange podomorph (feet) carvings at Tindaya (which is said to have been a sacred place).
When the first Europeans arrived they found the island divided into two Kingdoms, Maxorata and Jandia, divided at La Pared (literally The Wall), unfortunately nothing remains of this wall today.

The Name
The Island first appears on a Map by Angelino Dulcet from 1339 under the name Forte Ventura.
No one seems to agree on what the name means with various explanations being offered. They all agree that Forte/Fuerte means 'strong', but differ on the meaning of ventura - Luck/Happiness/Wind/Adventure - take your pick!

Spanish Conquest
Though the island was known to Europeans prior to 1339, it was not until 1405 that it was conquered by the Spanish.
Fuerteventura was the second of the Canary Islands to fall to the Spanish under the leadership of the Norman nobleman, Jean de Bethancourt.

Settlements were first established at Vega de Rio Palmas and Betancuria (which was the first Capital of the Island). A census taken during the 1440's recorded a population of around 1200.
The island suffered many pirate attacks and in 1593 Xaban de Arraez took control of the Island for several months and destroyed Betancuria along with it's church and records.

By the 18th century, the Island had fallen under the control of a Heredity Militia (Los Coronoles) based in La Oliva who were eventually removed in 1834.

20th Century
Miguel de Unamuno
In 1924, Spanish Author and Philosopher, Miguel de Unamuno, was exiled to Fuerteventura following his criticism of King Alfonso XII dictator, Primo de Rivera. He spent just a few months on this, at the time, very remote Island before fleeing to France.

Villa Winter
There is much rumour and legend concerning the Jandia Peninsula during the 1930s and 1940s, when it was controlled by German Engineer, Gustav Winter. Stories and speculation about German Submarines, Holidaying War-time Generals and a stopover for fleeing Nazis centre around the mysterious and isolated Villa Winter near Cofete.

Tourism
Fuerteventura's current Airport opened in 1964 (replacing the old ex-military installation at Tefia) and the first tourist hotels were built shortly afterwards heralding the beginning of Fuerteventura's tourist-based economy.

 

Caleta de Fuste Area

Caleta Beach
The horse shoe shaped beach of Caleta de Fuste is an ideal location for families with its easygoing, relaxed atmosphere and gently shelving beach (the sand for the beaches at Caleta de Fuste is imported). It is possible to feel the difference - the artificial beach does actually feel a little harder - less give - than natural beaches. (That just might be me though - ed.)

Watch out for the tide as it does tend to come in quite quickly and you could find yourself knee deep when you wake up from your afternoon beach siesta!

There's plenty on offer here too, such as diving, sailing, boat (and submarine) trips..

A new beach is being planned as an extension of the new Golf Club complex just on the edge of the town

About 10km south of the airport lies Caleta de Fuste - also known as Castillo, one of the major tourist towns on the island.


Like Corralejo, change is happening fast in the Costa Caleta with more buildings cropping up on every corner to help cope with the large amounts of tourists that descend on the island each year.

Caleta de Fuste has one long main street consisting of low-rise buildings where the main bars and restuarants are concentrated. The resort has also expanded inland so if you fancy sampling some of the nightlife but don't fancy the walk, then try to book an apartment closer to the town centre.

There are many quiet tree-lined streets and one of these leads to the the man-made beach - set against a back-drop of hills and a few apartments. Caleta de Fuste now boasts a new golf course that will have a club house restaurants, hotels, and many more facilities. At the Golf Course roundabout there's abrand new shopping complex with some fine shops and restaurants, a multi-screen cinema (the films are in spanish) plus a 10 pin bowling alley.

You are never short of things to do in Caleta de Fuste with all the usual watersports available as well as boat trips, diving,and even a submarine offering undersea excursions.

The nightlife is pretty varied too with plenty of bars offering all kinds of entertainment from live music to karaoke and a wide variety of restaurants including Chinese, Italian and authentic Spanish.

Because of Caleta de Fuste's central location it's easy to explore the rest of the island if you hire a car.

Fuerteventura Shopping
Until recently, Fuerteventura was not exactly a shoppers paradise, however with the opening of the Las Rotondas shopping centre in Puerto del Rosario, things have changed. Apart from this shopping centre, Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario are the best places to shop – just remember to carry your passport if you want to use your Credit Car
Las Rotondas
Las Rotondas is a four-storey 30,000m² shopping centre located in Puerto del Rosario. UK retailers such as C&A and H&M are located here as well as the big Spanish chains: Zara, Springfield, Stradivarius, Cortefiel, Massimo Dutti, Jack & Jones, Pull and Bear etc. The top floor has Cafes, Restaurants and Arcades.
A Laura Ashley Furniture shop can be found just around the corner from the Las Rotondas shopping centre

Markets
Most of the resorts have a weekly Market where you can buy Craft items as well as counterfeit designer Bags and Sunglasses.

Supermarkets
All of the resorts have plenty of small Supermarkets, though many of these are a lot more expensive than the 'big' supermarkets that the locals use. Look out for the bigger supermarkets such as Hiperdino.

 

Getting There

Direct flights from Ireland to Fuerteventura with www.aerlingus.com & www.ryanair.com
Uk & European flights are available from various airports with a number of airlines.
A Taxi from the airport to the house will cost you approx €10/€12 each way. Taxi from the resort to the house will cost you approx. €3.50 each way.
Car Hire is available on line or direct from the airport upon arrival - www.autoreisen.es

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Fuerteventura (10 km)
• Ferry: Corralejo (45 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Caleta de Fuste

• Fishing
• Golf Course
• Tennis courts
• Watersports
• Sailing
• Mountain Biking
• Diving
• Swimming
• Walking
• Waterskiing
• Hill Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Casa Rock

• Balcony/Terrace
• BBQ
• Parking space
• Shared outdoor swimming pool
• Solarium/Roof Terrace

 

Table/6 Chairs/Umbarella provided on First Floor Terrace (Location of BBQ)and on the Ground Floor we also provide another table with 4 chairs and an umbarella. 4 Sun Loungers can be found on the Solarium with breath taking views of the resort, sea & golf courses.
Large clothes line with pegs provided at the rear of the property @ the utility area where the outside sink and washing machine are located.

 

Rental Details

For safety reasons there is an access code to the gate on the communal pool. This code will be given to you by our Property Manager upon your safe arrival at Casa Rock or by e-mail prior to your arrival.
Our Property Manager will meet you upon arrival. Welcome pack available upon request.

 

Facilities in Casa Rock

• CD player
• Cooker
• DVD player
• Freezer
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Microwave
• Television
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Washing machine
• Safe

Down Stairs bedroom has a large wardrobe and 2 single beds, ceiling fan and stand along fan provided. Showerroom is located downstairs beside the bedroom.
Upstairs bedroom has a large wardrobe and a double bed, ceiling fan and stand along fan provided. Bedside Lockers with lamps, safe in wardrobe, small TV & DVD Player, hair dryer. Upstairs bathroom contains the shower over bath.
TV & DVD & CD Player with selection of CD's DVD's & novels to read as well as board games. Electric Heater (for cool winter nights). Fully equipped kitchen, dining table & 4 chairs. All linen & towels (inc. beach towels) are provided as well as cushions for all 4 sun loungers.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (2)
• Bathrooms (1)
• Showers (1)
• WCs (2)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 5 people:

• Single Beds (2)
• Double Beds (1)
• Sofa Beds (1)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (4)
• Lounge Seats (4)

 

Guest Book

'We stayed in Casa Rock for a wonderful 2 week holiday in 2008 and couldn't recommend it highly enough' - Mitchell Ireland

'Great location for a Golfing Holiday - Stayed in No. 11 Montana Blanca for only 3 nights in late 2007 and had a fantastic time' - Healy Ireland

'Our family had a wonderful 2 week holiday staying in Sinead & Jerry's holiday home at Easter and plan to return next year' - Halpin Family Ireland

Hi Sinead and Jerry,
Just a quick a email to let you know that we are having a lovely time at Casa Rock, every thing is as you described and more. The weather has been lovely and we couldnt wish for anything more. Hope you had a lovely christmas, happy new year to you and your family,
Regards Jan and Gary