Monte Marina, Fuerteventura
• Comfortable apartments – options to eat in or out • Tranquil and beautiful sub-tropical gardens. Clear turquoise-blue waters • Lovely ‘clothes-optional’ walks along 20 miles of Sotavento beaches • Ideal climate for year-round sunbathing and swimming (high season is in winter!) • Public bus service to the market and shops in Morro Jable • Flights from a wide choice of UK airports, plus special offer on car hire •
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FUERTEVENTURA is one of the lesser known Canary Islands. The interior is mountainous with volcanic craters and little vegetation, inviting tours by 4 x 4s or mountain bikes and hiking. The east coast is lined by glorious white sandy beaches. The steady Trade Winds temper the heat and make the island a paradise for windsurfers. Even in the winter temperatures are in the 70s.
LOCATION Monte Marina is located on the Jandia Peninsula in the southernmost part of the island in the quiet village of Esquinzo. There are a few other apartment complexes, three restaurants and a supermarket nearby. A half-hourly public bus service gives access to Playa de Jandia with its duty-free shops and Morro Jable with more traditional bars and restaurants.
ACCOMMODATION From 2005, the Monte Marina Apartments and their pool are converting to the first naturist resort in Fuerteventura. All apartments have a living room with upholstered bench, satellite TV, safe deposit box (for rental), fully equipped kitchenette with a 2-ring hob, fridge and coffee maker, dining area, separate bedroom with separate beds (together), bathroom with shower (including hair dryer) and wc. Toaster, ironing board and iron are available on request. Apartments type B are on the ground floor around the pool and have a terrace; type D are on the first floor and have a balcony with pool and (distant) sea view.
THE POOL The naturist seawater pool and whirlpool is set in lush tropical gardens and surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. There is direct access to the pool from the terraces of the apartments on the ground floor. Beach towels are provided (deposit required).
THE BEACH Monte Marina is built on the cliffs with 20 miles of sandy beach literally lying at its feet, about five minutes walk away. The width varies with the tides, and it is clothes-optional throughout. To the south, the Playa de Jandia is now overdeveloped and nudity is found only in a few clusters. To the north, the extensive Playa de Sotavento invites hours of nude walking on sand along romantic lagoons and the sea, which changes colour from blue and turquoise to almost white. In several places along the route are snack bars and sun loungers and umbrellas are for hire. Everywhere it is safe for refreshing dips or longer swims in the sea.
FACILITIES In Monte Marina itself, facilities are limited to the pool and a table tennis table. In the neighbouring hotel – under the same management – is the part-time reception, coffee bar, TV lounge, restaurant and a further (textile) seawater pool, heated and partly enclosed, with whirlpool, sunbathing terraces and garden chess.
In the neighbouring Restaurant Playa Marina half board is available if pre-booked.
ECOLOGY Protection of the environment is a priority on this beautiful island. Six beaches on Fuerteventura have been awarded Blue Flags, indicating high seawater and beach quality. Sewage is treated efficiently, and the residual water is used in agriculture and to irrigate gardens etc. Domestic garbage is largely recycled. Fresh water is scarce; most tap water is desalinated. Solar energy is little used, as yet: however, wind farms cover 10% of all energy requirements.
EXCURSIONS We recommend that you take advantage of our excellent car hire deals, both for shopping and for exploring the island.
- There are magnificent sandy coves and longer beaches in undeveloped areas, mainly along the east coast.
- The Corralejo National Park in the north is an expanse of shifting, gleaming white sand dunes which have established themselves as a nature reserve.
- A Grand Tour of the island shows off the empty landscapes with many extinct volcano cones. Sleepy villages are scattered among the valleys and the whitewashed houses are surrounded by cactus plants, palm trees and grazing goats.
- See Betancuria, the former capital, which is built on the sides of an extinct volcano. Visit the Casa Santa Maria, a typical old Canarian house and watch a multi-vision film of Fuerteventura. Also taste cheese in a typical “majarera” farm.
- Pajara is one of the most beautiful villages: visit its church with its Aztec façade.
- In Lajares you can visit two windmills and be shown how grain used to be ground. There is also a demonstration of hand embroidery.
- The Oasis Park is an animal park with parrots, reptiles, seals and a camel reserve. A camel safari and Canarian buffet lunch are included. In the Botanical Gardens migratory birds and birds of prey are on show.
- New, is a Helicopter Tour from Fuerte-ventura Airport. To the north you will see the spectacular sand dunes of the Corralejo National Park and Lobos Island. Over the centre of Fuerteventura there are breathtaking views of the volcanic craters. En route, listen to the communications between the captain and the control tower!
WHAT OUR MONTE MARINA HOLIDAY PRICES INCLUDE
- Return flights by chartered aircraft.
- Direct transfers between Fuerteventura airport and Monte Marina (approx. 70 minutes each way).
- Airport taxes and security charges.
- Accommodation as booked, with full self-catering facilities.
- Welcome bottle of wine.
- Electricity, linen, towels and change-over cleaning.
- Local taxes.
- Services of our visiting representative.
- Complimentary personal holiday insurance.