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Tuck in to tapas in Morro Jable
Nearby Morro Jable’s home to a clutch of quaint tapas bars and tavernas. Boquerones are a popular sight on the menus around these parts – they’re fresh anchovies, marinated in vinegar and topped with parsley. Daredevils should try a portion of pimientos de padron. These small green peppers usually taste pretty mild, but around 10% are as hot as it gets.The Fuerteventura Carnival takes place every February, with the major celebrations starting up in Puerto del Rosario, Corralejo and Morro Jable. Funfairs, late-night parties, parades and fireworks are the headliners.
Read MoreCosta Calma’s home to eight shopping centres, so there are plenty of opportunities to gather up souvenirs. El Palmeral is your best bet for trinkets and novelty t-shirts. If you’re after big-name brands, head for the Bahia Calma Centre. It houses the likes of Superdry and Tommy Hilfiger.
Read MoreIf you fancy doubling up on your Canaries, you can catch the ferry over to neighbouring Gran Canaria. A 15-minute drive will find you at Morro Jable’s port, where the boats leave for Las Palmas a few times a day. The crossing’s around two hours.
Read MoreEsquinzo’s sweep of beach stretches out for around two kilometres, but this is just one pocket-sized section of Fuerteventura’s almost unbroken sandy coastline. A 15-minute car journey north, there’s Costa Calma. The clue’s in the name at this roomy beach – it’s seriously peaceful. Or, drive five minutes south and you’ll come across the absolutely huge Playa del Matorral. You can’t miss the pretty white lighthouse that’s sat in the middle.
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