Things To Do

To celebrate the island's Patron Saint, the Virgen de la Peña there is a local bank holiday on the second or third Friday of September each year. In 2019 the bank holiday will be on Friday 20 September. On this day, many thousands of local people … [Read more...] about Fiesta of the Virgen de la Peña – the island’s Patron Saint

The majority of visitors come to Caleta de Fuste for the sun. Many people, therefore, spend time at the beach and around the swimming pool. Other people like to sit in a sheltered spot at a bar, while others walk around the resort. There are a wide … [Read more...] about Land Based Activities in Caleta de Fuste

The small harbour in Caleta has moorings for around 100 pleasure and fishing craft of various sizes. The activities area in the harbour, where you can book a range of activities or feed the fish, is accessed by a gang plank. They have a … [Read more...] about Water Based Activities

If you are on a tight budget having paid for your flights and accommodation, then maybe you are looking for free things to do, or cheap things to do, on Fuerteventura.  This page will give you some ideas. Visit the Corralejo Sand Dunes The sand … [Read more...] about Free Things To Do

Free beach activities for children are organised by the local council (Ayuntamiento de Antigua) during July and August. In 2019 they are being held at La Guirra beach in front of the Atlantico Center on Tuesdays from 10.30am - 1.30 pm; and on … [Read more...] about Summer Beach Activities

Over the past 10 years, an evening Summer Beach Party has been held at the end of July, or beginning of August. The event has got bigger each year.  It is a free event with bands and singers, singing mainly songs in English, appearing on the … [Read more...] about Summer Beach Party

The Fuerteventura bus service is operated by Tiadhe. The link for the Number 3 bus timetable, which links Caleta de Fuste with the bus station in Puerto del Rosario, is - https://tiadhe.com/en/line-03/ The buses on this route operate every 15 … [Read more...] about Catching The Local Buses

  The Carnival events took place in Antigua between 5-17 February 2019, with Feb 18 being a local bank holiday in the Antigua Municipality. Carnival events were held from 22-24 February in Caleta de Fuste. The theme was based on the … [Read more...] about Caleta de Fuste Carnival

Events are being held from 11-14 October to celebrate the local patron saint - Ntra. Sra de Peña del Mar. Bands will be appearing at the Plaza (opposite the Barcelo Hotel) on Friday and Saturday night. There will be bars and fairground rides at … [Read more...] about Caleta de Fuste Fiesta 11-14 October 2018 – Ntra. Sra. de Peña del Mar

The Christmas period in Caleta de Fuste is a busy time.  It is very different here though, as the weather is usually very warm and it doesn't feel like Christmas does in the UK and the rest of Europe. The Spanish resident's main celebration is on … [Read more...] about Christmas in Caleta de Fuste

On the evening of the 5th January the Three Kings parade through Caleta de Fuste, on a route from the harbour to the plaza.  It starts around 5.30pm. Crowds gather to watch, especially the Spanish children, who are waiting to give the Kings their … [Read more...] about Three King’s Parade – 5th January

Weekly Markets Corralejo: Tuesday and Friday 9am - 1pm Caleta de Fuste: Tuesday and Saturday 9am - 2pm Morro Jable: Monday and Thursday 9am - 2pm Costa Calma: Wednesday and Sunday 10am - 2pm La Oliva: Local & Handicraft at the … [Read more...] about Fuerteventura Markets

Every year, on October 12th and 13th, there is a celebration by the local people in the Tuineje area. In 1740 the locals defeated the English pirates who landed at Gran Tarajal in 1740. The locals fought the English at two battles – El Cuchillete … [Read more...] about Battle of Tamasite Celebrations and San Miguel Fiesta in Tuineje

Generally, people have their evening meal between 7pm and 8.30pm before going out.  Most hotel restaurants serve their meals between 6 - 10pm, while restaurants in the town will be open throughout the day.  It's then time to go for a stroll, go to a … [Read more...] about What To Do In The Evening

All the bars are child friendly, so the whole family can go out for a drink together.  Most bars show UK television programmes, so you can all watch the sport, soaps etc. Go the the harbour and feed the fish, have a go on a pedalo, take a trip on … [Read more...] about Things To Do With Children

The annual agricultural show, called FEAGA, is held annually, at the Pozo Negro showground, 10 km south of Caleta de Fuste. The 2019 show will be held from 13-16 June. The show is held over 3 days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is … [Read more...] about FEAGA – Fuerteventura’s Agricultural Show

The annual craft fair is held in Antigua, which is inland from Caleta de Fuste.  The site is at the Cheese Museum/Antigua Windmill. It is held over the second weekend of May. In 2019 it was held from 9-12 May. Entrance is free and car parking … [Read more...] about Antigua Craft Fair (Feria de Artesania) –

Every year in May/June, an Urban Mile is run in Caleta de Fuste.  It is organised by the Ayuntamiento of Antigua and the Barcelo Hotel. 2019 saw the 9th edition of the race which was held on 17 May.  The races started at 6pm, following an … [Read more...] about Urban Mile in May

May 30 is recognized as the Day of the Canary Islands . This is a holiday in all the Canary Islands . On this day, the anniversary of the first session of the Parliament of the Canary Islands based in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife , that was … [Read more...] about Canary Island’s Day (Dia de Canarias) – 30 May

Caleta de Fuste's Fiesta is held over the 3rd weekend in October every year.  The Fiesta celebrates the local patron saint - Nuestra Señora de la Peña del Mar. A programme of events, including dance groups and bands, is held on Friday and Saturday … [Read more...] about Caleta de Fuste Fiesta in October

There are two 18 hole golf courses in Caleta de Fuste, and they are alongside each other at the southern end of the resort.   Fuerteventura Golf Club  The green fees up to the 14 April 2019 are: 56€ for 9 holes and 79€ for 18 holes for … [Read more...] about Golf in Caleta de Fuste

A market is held on Tuesday and Saturday mornings in Caleta de Fuste. It is located on the Recinto Ferial, which is the large tarmac area next to the main FV-2 road just under the pedestrian underpass.  The stalls are there from 8.30am until … [Read more...] about Markets in Caleta de Fuste

Nearly every bar has some form entertainment.  Some show UK/Sky programmes and a range of sports, so you can watch the football, rugby, cricket etc as you would in the UK and Ireland. Other bars have a full entertainment programme with singers, … [Read more...] about Entertainment in Caleta de Fuste

2 km south of the Atlantico Center in Caleta de Fuste is the small coastal settlement of Las Salinas del Carmen. There is a small, protected sandy beach there, a few houses and the Los Caracolitos Restaurant, and the Salt Museum. There is a bus … [Read more...] about Las Salinas del Carmen

There are a number of possible walks to do. 1. A coastal walk to the neighbouring resort of Costa de Antigua (Nuevo Horizonte) along a paved pathway to the north of the resort.  Costa de Antigua is about 30 mins walk away. 2. A coastal walk to … [Read more...] about Walking in Caleta de Fuste

By hiring a car for 3 days you will be able to discover Fuerteventura outside Caleta.  Below, are listed 3 suggested routes, 1 for each day.I would suggest a full day trip for each day, to allow stops at the places you visit.  I will be adding … [Read more...] about Touring Fuerteventura By Car

It's worth spending  whole day at Oasis Park Zoo, which is about 45 minutes away in the south at La Lajita.  Lots of animals that are well looked after and in a beautiful setting.  There is also an opportunity to go on a camel safari. What's … [Read more...] about Oasis Park Zoo Fuerteventura

There is a very efficient public transport system on the island, run by the Tiadhe bus company. Their website is https://tiadhe.com/en/our-routes/ and on that page you can see the bus routes.  If you click on the Ver Horario link it will give you … [Read more...] about Fuerteventura by Bus

Costa de Antigua (that was formerly called Nuevo Horizonte) is a built up area about 2 km north of Caleta de Fuste, which is reached by an access road from the main FV-2 road or along a seafront promenade to Caleta de Fuste, which has a single width … [Read more...] about Costa de Antigua

The International Kite Festival is held over the second weekend in November every year. The kites are at La Concha Beach in El Cotillo on Thursday, and then at the Playa del Burro on the sand dunes, just outside of Corralejo, on Friday, Saturday and … [Read more...] about Kite Festival in November

Union Puerto are the nearest highest ranked football team to Caleta de Fuste.  They play at the Los Pozos ground which is 10 km away in the capital of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario. Union Puerto play in the Spanish 3rd Division (Group 12 - … [Read more...] about Fuerteventura Football

Antigua is a small town and a municipality in central Fuerteventura. In total there is a population of around 12,000. The town is worth a visit to see the Antigua Windmill and Cheese Museum (just north of the centre), the church in the centre and … [Read more...] about Antigua and Municipality

Puerto del Rosario is both a town and a municipality in the eastern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Las Palmas province in the Canary Islands. It has been the capital of Fuerteventura since 1860. The town's population in 2013 was 29,160 … [Read more...] about Puerto del Rosario and Municipality

Over the past 8 years the Tran Tran Clown Festival has been held in Gran Tarajal. In 2019 it was held from 13-15 September and was attended by around 20,000 people with a parade and lots of workshops and activities. … [Read more...] about Tran Tran Clown Festival in Gran Tarajal

During the last week of July and the first week of August every year, a round of the Kitesurfing and Windsurfing World Cup is held at Playa Barca, Sotovento.  It's held near the Rene egli windsurfing center, just south of Costa Calma. It's a free … [Read more...] about Kitesurfing & Windsurfing World Cup – July/August

A New Year's Eve Party is held in the Plaza in Caleta de Fuste.  Bands and DJ's start at 10.30pm, and it finishes at 3.30am, with a firework display at midnight.  A free event. There are food and drink stalls. … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve in Caleta de Fuste