Tag: fuertaventura
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The Toston Lighthouse (Faro del Tostón)
The Toston Lighthouse (Faro del Tostón) is situated on the north-western coast of the island near to El Cotillo. It is situated on the promontory of Punta Tostón, which is also known as the Punta de la Ballena (Whale Point). From there you get a great view of Lanzarote. It is still working but, like…
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Big Waves in El Cotillo
Big Waves in El Cotillo Big Waves in El Cotillo are not that unusual in winter. After all, there is nothing between north America and the west coast of Fuerteventura for 3500 miles. They are spectacular at times and attract quite a crowd to watch the big ocean waves crash onto the rocks and beaches…
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Finding the long, lost, source of the Tababaire
Intrepid and dangerous expedition to find the long, lost, source of the Tababaire, Fuerteventura. Definitely off the beaten track. I endeavour to bring new and unusual things in Fuerteventura to this channel, despite the very real personal danger to life and limb. So, in the true spirit of Dr Livingstone himself, I went in search…
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Fuerteventura Surf Spots – Corralejo
Fuerteventura Surf Spots – Corralejo I braved the elements and risked life and limb to capture the surfers surfing in Corralejo. OK, the truth is I sat comfortably on a bench and videoed because they were so close. I know nothing about surfing, other than having watched them for many years, but the waves in…
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Fuerteventura Vlog November 2015
Fuerteventura Vlog November 2015 Just to give a bit of an insight into what being retired in Fuerteventura is like I thought I would do a monthly Fuerteventura vlog. I hope it isn’t too long and boring. Perhaps I need to get out and do a bit more to make the next one more interesting.…
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Citrus Surf Cafe Corralejo
Nice places to eat in Fuerteventura #2: Citrus Surf Cafe, Corralejo, Fuerteventura The second in a series of some nice places to eat in Fuerteventura we visit Citrus Surf Cafe in Corralejo. These are not necessarily the places which serve the absolute best food, although they could be, but places that in my opinion have…
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Los Caracolitos Restaurant – Salinas del Carmen
Nice places to eat in FuerteventuraNo.1: Los Caracolitos Restaurant, Salinas del Carmen, Fuerteventura Los Caracolitos Restaurant, Salinas del Carmen. This is the first in a series of nice places to eat in Fuerteventura. These are not necessarily the places that serve the absolute best food, although they could be, but places that, in my opinion,…
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Heavy Rain in Fuerteventura in October
Although not unheard of at this time of year, we have had quite a lot of heavy rain in Fuerteventura over the past week. We have had a number of “orange” weather alerts, not just for us, but for the whole of the Canary Islands. Roads have been closed by torrents of water running across…
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A walk in the dry river beds, Lajares, Fuerteventura
A walk in the dry river beds, Lajares, Fuerteventura A walk in the dry river beds, Lajares, Fuerteventura – The Adventures of Oscar and Jenson Oscar and Jenson’s favourite walk is in the river beds near Lajares which are dry for 99% of the year. We often meet Brian, a friend, with his dogs, Marley…
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Betancuria, Fuerteventura – A trip up the mountains
A trip up the mountains to Betancuria, Fuerteventura We had friends staying so had a trip through the mountains to the viewing point of “El Mirador de Morro Velosa” where you get probably one of the best views of the island. We then continued on to Betancuria for a walk and a Tapas lunch. The…