Overview
Caleta de Fuste is a purpose-built resort town on Fuerteventura's east coast that offers a quieter Canary Island holiday compared to the busier tourist hotspots. It attracts British package holidaymakers, expatriates, and golfers from mainland Europe who come for the two golf courses just outside town.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nightlife
Before you go
Accommodation
International resort hotels dominate, with package holidays common. B&B or Half Board offers better value than Full Board or All Inclusive. Autumn rates are cheaper; Christmas and New Year are peak season.
Activities
Two golf courses serve the resort. Fuerteventura Golf Club hosts 18 holes for €83; Salinas Golf Club is more beginner-friendly. Minigolf available for €6.50.
Events
Annual events include Three Kings Parade (5 Jan), Carnival (February), Artisan Fair (May), and New Year's Eve celebrations in the Town Square.
Food
Wide variety of restaurants from Portuguese steakhouses to Italian cuisine. Two-course meals with drinks typically cost €30-40 per person. Local restaurants are generally superior to hotel dining.
Transport
Most of the flat main town area is walkable. Taxis cost around €4 within town and €12-15 to the airport. Taxi ranks are near Broncemar Beach Commercial Centre and outside Castillo Centro.