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CorralejoEl CotilloFuerteventuraCosta CalmaCaleta deFustaFuerteventura holidaysyou’ll love moreSituated 60 miles from the coast ofAfrica, lies the Canary Island ofFuerteventura. Home to sandy beaches,sheltered little coves and crystal clearwaters. A popular destination for families,sun seekers and watersports enthusiastsalike.From golf courses and horse riding toa visit to the zoo or waterpark, there’splenty going on. Discover the village ofAntigua with its 200 year old windmillor the former capital, Betancuria, toenjoy authentic Canarian food. A trip toLanzarote or the island of Los Lobos, ashort boat ride away, is a must.ContentsA little more about Villa Plus 04Villa Plus Service Centre 05Before you go 06 - 07Getting to and from your villa 08Villa Plus Travel Insurance 09About your villa 10 - 11Health and Safety 12 - 13Places to visit 14 - 15 PuertoFestivals and Events 16 - 17Sports 18 - 19Children’s Activities 20Shopping 21Food 22Fuerteventura has something foreveryone. It’s no surprise this popularResortsCanary Island has been attracting visitorsPuerto Caleta de Santiago de Fuste 23for years.Corralejo 24Playa la ArenaCosta Calma 25El Cotillo Callao Salvaje 26TenUseful Information 27 FanabéTorviscasPlaya de las Americas2 3

WelcomeA littlemore aboutVilla PlusWelcome to Villa Plus. We hope you have a fabulous holidayin Fuerteventura and would like to tell you a little about thecompany. As a direct sell operator we only sell our ownholidays. This means we place great emphasis on quality andservice. In fact we take a personal interest in the enjoyment ofyour holiday and all our staff receive ongoing training to ensurewe provide you with consistently good service.Villa Plus Service CentreVilla Plus have arranged villa holidays since 1986. Our product focus is on better villas,in better locations with private pools and more facilities. Over the years we’ve grownfrom just one destination to 13 across Portugal, Spain, Cyprus and Greece. We’re nowone of the largest tour operators in the villa market and offer over 900 exclusive villas.This holiday guide is designed to help you enjoy your holiday. Please readit carefully before you go. That way we can ensure all the arrangementsmade on your behalf run smoothly.Thank you for choosing Villa Plus and we hope to see you again in the future.Villa Plus Service CentreOur resort staff are there to ensure all aspects of your holiday goas planned and to maintain your privacy. In general, they will notvisit unless in an emergency or to carry out villa checks. Details ofyour Villa Representative can be found in the security informationin your travel pack.4 5

About your holidayBefore you goHere’s our tick list...Travel documentsYou’ll receive your holiday documents – specifically itinerary andflight reference number (to quote at check in), accommodationdetails, directions, car hire information and voucher – about tendays before you travel. Please check the documents match yourreservation.Holiday insuranceWhether you have taken the ‘Villa Plus’ holiday insurance ornot, if you or a member of your party have a pre-existingmedical condition, then you MUST advise your insurancecompany straight away. Failure to do so may invalidate yourinsurance.European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you toaccess state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area(EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimesfree of charge. The card is free of charge and, in addition to yourtravel insurance, we recommend you sign up. Register online atwww.ehic.org.ukMoneyWhilst MasterCard and Visa cards are widely accepted, and mostresorts have ATM’s, we recommend that you get some Euro’sbefore you go. Please note: travellers cheques are no longer usedin Spain.Travel adaptor/sIf you bring your own electrical equipment then you will need tobring a European travel adaptor.Passport detailsYou must give your Advance Passenger Information (API,sometimes called APIS) details to your airline before you fly.Baggage allowanceBaggage allowance, normally 20 kilos per person, can depend onwho you’re flying with and will be specified on your itinerary.Collapsible wheelchairs, car seats for infants, pushchairs and carrycotsmay be carried as hand luggage in excess of thebaggage allowance and can usually be taken to the finaldeparture gate to be stored in the hold during the flight. Manycharter airlines now charge for excess baggage and equipmentsuch as golf clubs.Dangerous goodsPlease refer to the security policy of the airline you’retravelling with.Special needs and requirementsIf you, or any member of your party, have any special needs orspecific requirements then please let us know at the time of booking.We’ll send you a form for disabled and less mobileclients for you to complete and return so we can ensure the villaand flights you’ve chosen are completely suitable for your needs.About your holidayTowelsAlthough towels are provided in the villas, you’ll need to bring yourown beach and pool towels with you.Any queries just call + 44 (0) 1727 836686 oremail info@villaplus.com6 7

Getting to and from your villaGetting to and from your villaVilla Plus transfer from airportIf you booked a Villa Plus transfer then, ingeneral, you’ll see your Representative inthe arrivals hall who will have organisedyour transfer. Please refer to the itinerary inyour travel pack for more information.Villa Plus car hireIf you’ve booked a car through Villa Plusthen please refer to your itinerary and carhire voucher for collection details. It is advisablethat one member of the party waitsfor the baggage whilst another goes to thedesk to complete the contract and pay theappropriate deposit and so on.Directions to your villaYour directions are included in your travelpack.Arriving at your villaYou can get into your villa at 1pm. If youarrive before 4pm, particularly in thelarger villas, the maid may still be tidyingup.Lost luggageIf you’re unfortunate enough to lose yourluggage then you need to report this at thelost luggage desk in the baggage reclaimarea.Left luggageIf you have a late return flight, then thereare normally facilities where you can leaveyour luggage on your last day. Thisinformation can be found in the villa manualor you can contact the local office.Villa Plus Travel InsuranceVilla Plus holiday insurance is provided by Union Reiseversicherung AG. If you’vetaken this out there is a 24 hour medical emergency assistance facilities service whoyou can call directly on +44 (0) 845 260 3 260. Remember to have the followinginformation to hand:n A contact telephone numbern Name and age of patientn Location of hospital and doctor’s telephone numbern The medical problemn Your premium receipt number and details of booked travel arrangementsPlease refer to your Insurance policy for details of the procedure you should follow,should you require outpatient treatment.Villa Plus Travel InsuranceLeaving your villaPlease vacate your villa by 10am. The maidcould arrive as early as 8am.Flight delaysEU legislation entitles passengers tocompensation from the airline if there isdenied boarding, cancellation or delay toflights. Reimbursement in such cases isthe responsibility of the airline and will notentitle you to a refund of the price of yourarrangements from us. If the airline doesnot comply with these rules you shouldcomplain to the CAA on +44 (0) 20 74536888 www.caa.co.ukVilla keysThe keys to your villa will be contained in asecurity key box at your villa. Details of thistogether with the boxes securitynumber are included with your finaldocumentation. Normally only one set ofkeys will be supplied for the villa that youwill be occupying. We would appreciate it ifyou could take care of the keys asobtaining replacement keys, orchanging the locks can be expensive.8 9

About Your VillaAbout Your VillaCots/extra bedsThe majority of the cots that we supplyare of the collapsible travel type. All cotssupplied in the villas comply with localsafety standards. All linen is launderedtogether so if you have concerns about cotlinen, please bring your own. Extra bedsare normally of the fold-up variety and aresuitable for children only up to the age of11 years old.Gas SupplyNot all the villas have a gas supply. Ifapplicable, the villa will usually be suppliedwith an orange coloured Butano gasbottle. In the unlikely event that the gasshould run out, please contact our localVilla Representative, who will arrange for areplacement. Where gas water heaters areused in villas, they are subject to an annualinspection by local qualified engineers. Acarbon monoxide detector is provided foryour additional peace of mind.ElectricityElectricity is 220 AC with continental twinplugs. Your villa electricity supply is notalways as constant as in the UK. You mayfind that the electricity will “trip off” if toomany appliances are used at once. Thishas become more apparent as we haveadded more equipment into the villas. Ifthis happens, simply turn off someappliances and reset the main fuse box(the location and full details will be inthe Villa Manual at the villa).InternetMost Resorts have an Internet accesspoint ‘Hot Spots’, where you can checkemails etc, and the location will be givento you in the Villa Manual. Some individualvillas have internet access. Please see yourVilla Manual for more details.Air ConditioningMany villas now include airconditioning/heating in the bedrooms asstandard. Please see the individual villadescriptions. Some of these units operateon a sensor that will turn off the unit if theroom is not in use. Please consult the VillaManual for full details. In the case of anymalfunction, we will endeavour to rectifythem as soon as possible, Villa Pluscannot be responsible for anynon-operational time that is out of ourcontrol.BarbecuesAll our villas have barbecues andwherever possible, brick built. It is notnormal for maids to clean the barbecueand we ask guests to leave them in areasonable and useable condition. Wehave asked owners to supply cleaningimplements.TV’sTo keep you entertained inside your villa,you’ll find a TV which will have a mix ofsatellite and terrestrial channels and alsooffer some English speaking channels too.DVD players (including films) are providedin the majority in our villas.About Your Villa10 11

Health and SafetyHealth and SafetySafety informationYou’ll find a Villa Manual with safetyinformation specific to your villa at theproperty. Please take the time on arrivalto familiarise yourselves with the safetyfeatures and layout of your villa. If you’retravelling with children then please takethe time to point out to any areas wherethey should take particular care such asthe pool and balconies. If you have anyquestions or concerns, then your VillaRepresentative will be happy to assist.Should you have an accident anywherein or around the villa you must report thisstraight away to your Villa Representative.SmokingSmoking is not permitted in any of ourvillas and we would request you onlysmoke outside the villa. Please do notleave cigarette stubs in the garden.Swimming poolWhilst the swimming pool is an essentialpart of the pleasure of holidaying for manypeople, if misused it can be dangerous:n Make sure you know the depths of thepool.n Please observe our strict no divingpolicy.n Do not run around the pool side -especially children with wet feet.n Do not go out of your depth unless youare a good swimmer.n Do not swim if you cannot see thebottom. If this is the case contact yourVilla Representative as soon aspossible. Bad weather, thunderstorms and/or excess suntan oil(especially the non waterproof types),can turn the water cloudy. Use thepoolside shower before swimming tokeep the pool clean.n Children and fair skinned peopleshould wear a hat and T-shirt whilstin the pool as harmful ultra violet rayscan penetrate water up to a depth of1.5m and are reflected off the watersurface.n Beware of dangerous surfaces,drainage channels, slippery tiles orraised edges.n Always supervise children andnon-swimmers in and around the poolarea.n Do not swim if you have been drinkingalcohol, especially late at night.Report an accident immediately to yourVilla Representative, who will attend thevilla. Any fault with the pool or itsequipment will be inspected andimmediate action taken to correct theproblem. If, in the opinion of the VillaRepresentative the pool must be closedfor your safety until a repair is facilitated asquickly as possible, you will beinstructed in writing to cease using thepool and our liability shall not exceed 33%of the villa rental portion of the holiday.Pool HeatingMany of our swimming pools have beenfitted with a Pool Heat Pump, making thepool 3°C to 5°C warmer at 1pm during theday than a non-heated pool under normalcircumstances. This provides the pool witha beneficial warming, but does not make ita “hot” pool. Villa Plus cannot beresponsible for any non-operational time,out of our control.In the case of any malfunction, we willendeavour to rectify them as soon aspossible and our liability shall not exceed£150 per villa per week in total. If the poolhas a cover, please use it as it willsignificantly increase the temperature ofthe water.Tap waterWater from the tap is generally ok forcooking purposes. For drinking werecommend you drink bottled water only.Sun bathingThe best, safest and longer lasting tansare built up gradually - but although mosttravellers are aware of the danger, manyholidays are still ruined by the effects ofsunburn. Do take extreme care not toover-expose yourself or your children(particularly young babies), especiallyduring the first few days. We suggest youstay under shade except for about 15minutes in the early morning or lateafternoon on the first day, graduallyincreasing the time as your skin becomesaccustomed to the sun. Even then be sureto use a suntan preparation of the correctfactor for your skin and apply it liberally atregular intervals, particularly afterswimming. Children should wearsun-hats and their shoulders should becovered as much as possible. We stronglyrecommend the use of good quality,waterproof sun creams especially when inand out of the pool or down at the beach.BeachesPlease be aware of the local safetyprecautions when you visit the beaches.At all times, for your own safety, complywith the suggestions of the local lifeguards,warning notices or flag systems. Shouldyou have any concerns consult a qualifiedauthority or your Villa Representative.BreakagesPlease notify our Villa Representativeshould you notice any shortfalls in thequality of furnishings/cleaning etc. In caseof breakages during your holiday, eitherreplace with a matching item or report thedamage to the Villa Representative. Fordetails of our accidental damage waiver orsecurity deposit, please refer towww.villaplus.comSecurityPlease store valuables in the safe providedincluding vital documents If you do not usethe safe provided you may invalidate anyinsurance claim that you may have.Most villas have an alarm and nightlight.Ensure the alarm is switched on when youleave the villa.Additionally make sure all doors/windowsare closed/locked if you leave the villa orare around the pool.Health and Safety12 13

Places to visitPlaces to visitBeachesCorralejo. The white sandy beaches ofCorralejo stretch far and wide along theeast coast. The “Town” beach is ideal forfamilies as it’s clean, safe, sheltered andsurrounded by restaurants. Flag beach,by the two main hotels, is one of the bestplaces for water sports such as surfing,windsurfing and kite-boarding. Glassbeach is a little further along the road aswell as Drop beach.El Cotillo. On the west coast of the island,white sandy beaches stretch for miles tothe south of El Cotillo where the wavestend to be larger than average. Busesrun from Puerto del Rosario and fromCorralejo.Playa Blanca - Puerto del Rosario. Ashort walk from the centre of Puerto delRosario, the white sand stretches for abouthalf a mile. Popular with the locals andsurfers.Lobos Island. A trip to the Island of Loboswill give you access to a beautiful sandybeach which gently slopes into the water.There are plenty of fish to see if you wantto go snorkelling.Playa Chica, Puerto del RosarioA lovely beach which is popular atweekends with the Spanish.For more beaches pleasesee resort sections.AttractionsAntigua. One of the oldest villages on theisland. The church, Cruz de los Caldos isusually open to the public in the mornings.Visit the cultural centre at the fully restoredwindmill where there’s a craft shop.American Star Shipwreck. On a smallremote beach, Playa de Garcey, on thewest coast of Fuerteventura lies the wreckof a ship – the ‘American Star’. There isn’tmuch left now but seeing the remains stirsthe imagination.Betancuria. Fuerteventura’s formercapital. Visit Centro Insular de Artesania forarts and crafts, the museum, the restoredchurch or see artists at work at the CasaSanta Maria.Cofete. Well worth a visit for the viewsis Cofete which lies in one of the mostisolated corners of Fuerteventura. Thearea is via one of the small dirt tracks. Thebeach is stunning. A 4 x 4 is advisable.Gran Tarajal. One of the biggest townson the island where many concerts andfairs are held. Take a stroll along the beachpromenade. There’s a beautiful fountainbeside the church, with sea horsesspouting waterLajares. Ten minutes’ drive from Corralejois the village of Lajares which has a footballstadium, built in 1990. There’s also a ‘luchacanaria’ area (wrestling), a popular sport inthe Canaries. Visit the two windmills in thevillage.La Oliva. The village of La Oliva was thepolitical centre of Fuerteventura from theearly 17th-19th century and some of thebuildings still remain. Attractions: Casa delos Coroneles, or house of colonels; thebeautiful church in the centre and the CasaMane art centre.La Pared.On the North west coast ofJandia, La Pared has great restaurants.Spend a day at Bahia Mar restaurant withits swimming pool, water slide and achildren’s playground. Then stroll down tothe beach to enjoy breathtaking sunsets.Morro Jable. 100 km from the airport ,Morro Jable is one of the biggest resortson the island offering golden beaches,shops, bars and restaurants. From theharbour take the jet foil to Gran Canaria.Puerto Del Rosario. The capital ofFuerteventura since 1860, situated 6 kmfrom the airport. The harbour area is theoldest part of town where you can find oldCanarian-style houses. Visit the Casa de laCultura for exhibitions, plays and concerts.Or drop by the Las Rotondas ShoppingPlaces to visit14 15

Festivals and EventsFestivals and EventsJanuaryNew Year, 1 January3 kings day, 6 January. Spanish children open their presents on the morningof 6th January. The evening before Three Kings arrive to bring presents to thechildren. There is a parade, with Three Kings on their camels thwoing sweetsto the children. The parade starts at the waterpark in Corralejo and marchesthrough the main street to the plaza.February and MarchThis is the Canary Islands most popular festival time of year, with the longesttradition and is celebrated all over all the islands. Thousands of tourists areattracted by the fun and colours of the carnival celebrations. Much of thespectacle of the carnival revolves around the Carnival Queen, who is elected ina grand gala that is held on a night that is considered one of the high points ofthe carnival. The funfairs are great for the kids.AugustAssumption of the Virgin Mary Day, 15 August. The Assumption isimportant to many Catholic and Orthodox Christians as the Virgin Mary’sheavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven). This is apublic holiday through the whole of Spain.SeptemberOur Lady of La Peña, 16 September. One of the islands most importantfestivals, the procession pays hommage to Our Lady of The Rock - theIsland’s patron.OctoberNational day in Spain, 12 October. The National Day is a designateddate where a celebration marks the day celebrated in other countriesas Columbus Day, and commemorates the anniversary of ChristopherColumbus’s arrival in the Americas.Festivals and EventsAprilEaster, Throughout the Semana Santa you will be able to watch the solemnpre-Easter processions where sacred icons and religious statues are carriedthrough the streets of many villages and towns throughout the island.NovemberAll Saints Day, 1 November. often shortened to All Saints, is a solemnitycelebrated by parts of Western Christianity, in honour of all the saints, knownand unknown.MayCanarian day, 30 May. During the day children wear the typical Canarianoutfits of grey striped trousers, white shirt and waist coat for the boys. Thegirls will wear long skirts, blouses a scarf and a hat. They will be given sometraditional Canarian food such as the cheese for which Fuerteventura winsmany awards. Late in the evening, by the harbour in Puerto del Rosario youcan see lots of people all wearing the typical canarian clothing meeting on theevening of the 29th, to share food and then enjoy the music.If you do not wearthe correct clothing then you will not get in to the event. The 30th is a bankholiday in Fuerteventura.DecemberSpanish Constitution Day, 6 December. This day marks the Spanishconstitution that provided the way forward for the creation of a democraticsystem in Spain. This is a public holiday across all of Spain.16 17

SportsSportsGolfWith constant sunshine you can playwhatever time of the year. Here’s a taster ofsome of the courses:Fuerteventura Golf Club.18 hole course,3 lakes connected by a stream. Facing theOcean, this unique course offers a practicearea, driving range, putting green, practicebunker and shop. Address: FuerteventuraGolf Club, Ctra. De Jandia, Km 11, 35610Caleta de Fuste.Tel: 928 160 034. www.fuerteventuragolfclub.comLas Playitas. 18 hole golf course, 4ponds and many waterways which comeinto play on all but 5 of the holes. Locateda few moments away from Gran Tarajal. Awell planned and challenging course. Tel+34 928 860 400. www.playitas.info/golf.Las Salinas. Built alongside the golfcourse in Caleta this 18 hole course isideal for novices and experienced players.Club house, pro shop, buggy, trolley andclub hire. Address: Golf Club Salinas deAntigua, Crta. Jandia Km. 12, Antigua35610, Fuerteventura. Tel +34 28 877 272www.salinasgolf.comCorralejo. 9hole course set on highground towards the outskirts of Corralejotown, next to the Bahia Azul resortvillas and ‘Mirador de Lobos Golf’ withviews to the sea and the dunes of theParque Natural. Ideal for the novices andseasoned players. +34 650 652 335 www.corralejogolf.comBowlsFlat green bowling, Corralejo. Bowls forhire and instruction on offer.CyclingDaily and weekly cycle hire in Corralejo andguided cycling tours on and off road.DivingYou can find a fully certified diving schoolin any of the main coastal resorts and mosthire out equipment.FishingFishing tackle and deep sea fishing onskippered boats for hire from specialistshops in Corralejo harbour.GymTwo gyms in Corralejo and Caleta deFuste. Membership and booking notnecessary. Also various hotels in theseresorts offer gym and health spas –bookings taken at hotel receptions.Kayaks/Jet SkisKayaking in El Cotillo lagoons and the sea,along the coast to the island of Los Lobos.Jet ski lessons and hire at the harbour ofCorralejo and Caleta de Fuste harbourarea.Parascending, jet skiing,water skiingOffered in the main tourist resorts. You willeven find banana boats, pedal boats andkayaks available for hire.SailingThe prevailing NE trade winds provideideal sailing in moderate seas. The clearblue Atlantic waters surrounding the islandare home to a variety of sea mammalsincluding dolphins, whales, loggerheadturtles and flying fish. Charter a yacht –available on a daily basis from the harbourat Corralejo.Snorkelling/Scuba DivingQualified PADI instructors in Corralejo andCaleta de Fuste with equipment to hire.Surfing, body boarding and kite surfingare a major sport in Fuerteventura, bestpracticed between Corralejo and El Cotillo.On shore winds make it perfect as wavescan get upto 5 metres high! Severalschools offer lessons.TennisThere are many courts and a few tennisschools to brush up on your game.Or have a casual game at one of theapartment complex courts where theyusually rent rackets and balls. Youngchildren to be supervised.TrekkingDetails of trekking routes and mapsavailable from the local Tourist InformationOffice on Paseao de Maritime on thepromenade, Corralejo.Sports18 19

Children’s ActivitiesChildren’s ActivitiesBody boarding/Sand boarding/SurfingVarious watersport schools throughoutCorralejo and on Flag Beach offerinstructions and equipment. Also availablein Caleta de Fuste at the watersports areain the Harbour Beach.Crazy GolfAt the Baku Waterpark, Corralejo andanother one at the Plaza in Corralejo. Thereare two excellent courses at Caleta deFuste operated by the Barcelo Hotel, alongthe beach promenade, open to visitors.Donkey Riding and CartingDonkey rides and carts at the donkeysanctuary in Villaverde, near Corralejo.Go KartingSupervised go-kart track in Puerto delRosario. Smaller karts for children andsafety helmets provided. Sensible shoes/trainers required, helmets provided. Openevery day.Horse RidingHorse riding school, Granja Tara, in ElRoque, near El Cotillo. Open all year.Lessons for children, including beginners.Kite FlyingKites are available in many shops inCorralejo. Ideal windy conditions and asafe sport on the coastal sand dunes ofCorralejo where the annual kite competitionis held every November.Sand SculptingThe Sandman, Caleta de Fuste, locatedon the main beach. Fun lessons in creatingsand sculptures. Book direct with theSandman on the beach.Ten Pin BowlingAvailable at the Baku centre and thePapagayo holiday complex in Corralejo -open evenings only. Also at the AtlanticoCentre, Caleta de Fuste – open every dayand evening.WaterparkThe Baku Water Park, Corralejo. Waterslides and tubes, waterjets, wave machine,water rings, floats and water games. OpenApril-October. Address: Nstra, Sra, delCarmen, 41 35660, Corralejo. Tel: 928 867277. Email: info@bakufuerteventura.comShoppingAll of the major tourist resorts have a good range of shops andsupermarkets where it’s possible to stock up on food, beachwear,souvenirs, surf wear and water sports equipment.Las Palmeras, Corralejo. An attractiveshopping complex in the main streetconsisting of brand named fashion shopsand restaurants. Underground car park.El Campanario, Corralejo. Designedas a Canarian Village. Offers designerfashions, perfume shop, sports shop,souvenir shops and a supermarket. Artand crafts market held on Sunday.Las Rotondas, Puerto del Rosario.Large undercover shopping complex.Browse a selection of worldwide fashionshops and chains. A large supermarket,perfumes, shoes, handbags, jewellerystores, coffee shops.Atlantico centre, Caleta de Fuste. Apleasure centre with sea views. Fashionshops, supermarket, cafes/restaurants.Caleta de Fuste has the onlyMacDonalds! Street market held onSaturday morning in Montecastillo. 10-pinbowling alley, games room and open airplaza offering activities for children.ShoppingRock Wall ClimbingBaku Park, Corralejo. Specially constructedrock wall with harnessing and safety ropes.Instructor supervised.20 21

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