Corralejo Surfing Colors Hotel and Apartments is a simple, friendly choice in the middle of Corralejo, rated three stars and positioned for travellers who want to spend their money on the island and not on the hotel. Corralejo is a lively town of low white buildings, a working harbour, seafront bars and restaurants, shops and surf schools, and it is the natural base for the north of Fuerteventura. The name gives you the atmosphere: this is a surf-flavoured place with colour and a casual style, where wetsuits drying on a balcony are normal and nobody expects formal dress. It suits independent travellers, couples on a budget, groups of friends and surfers or kitesurfers who plan to spend their days on the water. Because it combines hotel rooms and apartments, it can also work for small families or for longer stays where a kitchen and extra space are useful. The big advantage of staying in town is that you can walk to dinner, the harbour and the ferries, and you can reach the great dunes by a short drive, taxi or local bus. You will not find the grand spa or the vast pool of a big resort, and you should not expect them, but you will find a practical base at a fair price in one of the best-placed towns on the island. For many visitors, that is exactly what a holiday on Fuerteventura needs.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Corralejo, in the municipality of La Oliva at the northern tip of the island. Fuerteventura airport is about forty minutes away by road, and taxis or pre-booked transfers are the easy way to arrive. In town, the harbour, the beaches and many restaurants are within walking distance, and a local bus runs towards the dunes and the larger resorts. A hire car is helpful if you want to see the rest of the island.
The rooms and facilities
Expect straightforward rooms and apartments, with a pool or terrace being a common feature of this kind of property, but check the room types, kitchen facilities and amenities when you book, because they vary. Apartments suit longer stays and groups, while rooms suit short trips. Reviews are a good guide to how well each type has been kept up.
What to do nearby
The Corralejo Natural Park and its dunes are a short distance away, and the beaches there are among the finest in the Canary Islands. Surf, kite and windsurf schools are plentiful along this coast, and boats for Isla de Lobos and the ferry to Lanzarote leave from the harbour. In the evenings, the seafront has bars and restaurants serving fresh fish and local dishes, and the old streets of the centre are pleasant for a stroll.
Who it suits
Surfers, kitesurfers, budget travellers, couples and groups of friends. It is a good value choice for anyone who intends to be out most of the day and wants an uncomplicated base. It is not the right place for those who want a full resort with entertainment and a spa.
Good to know
The wind is a constant in the north, so bring a layer and a windbreak for the beach. Town streets can be lively at night, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. Check when you book for current facilities, room categories and any renovation work.
Why stay here
- ✓Three-star hotel and apartments
- ✓Central Corralejo location
- ✓Walkable to the harbour and restaurants
- ✓Surf-style atmosphere
- ✓Pool or terrace areas
- ✓Short drive to the dunes
- ✓Good for budget stays
- ✓About forty minutes from the airport
Good questions
Is Corralejo Surfing Colors good for surfers?+
Yes, it is a surf-flavoured base in the middle of Corralejo, close to the harbour and with surf and kite schools nearby on the coast.
Does it have apartments?+
The name and the format suggest both hotel rooms and apartments. Check the room types and kitchen facilities when you book.
Is it near the dunes?+
The dunes of the Corralejo Natural Park are a short drive, taxi or bus ride from the town.
