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Blue Bay Palace, Corralejo

2009-07-10T11:19:00.002+01:00

The Blue Bay Palace Resort Hotel in Corralejo, Fuerteventura has NOT gone all inclusive as previously reported on this blog.

The information source which provided us with this report was incorrect.

Just to reiterate, the Blue Bay Palace offer B&B and HB to their guests and continue to welcome customers old and new.

EasyJet Adds Flight Routes for Winter

2009-07-04T08:20:00.003+01:00

Friday, July 03, 2009
Rob Gill - TTG live

EasyJet has announced eight new routes from the UK for the 2009-10 winter season.

The no-frills carriers’ extra services include Liverpool airport to the Canary islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. EasyJet will also add services from Stansted-Fuerteventura.

Chief executive Andy Harrison said: “Times are tough for consumers, so we are proud to offer great year-round holiday opportunities in fantastic places .”

The new flights from Liverpool mean that EasyJet will serve 25 destinations from the airport and the Canary islands’ flights are the airline’s first mid-haul flights from Liverpool.

Neil Pakey, deputy chief executive of Peel Airports Group, which runs the airport, said: “We are delighted EasyJet is continuing to increase their choice of destinations from Liverpool.”

The flights begin in November. One-way prices including taxes and charges start from £27.99.

Blue Bay Palace, Corralejo

2009-06-27T20:19:00.007+01:00

The Blue Bay Palace Hotel in Corralejo has just gone All-Inclusive. Travellers may want to check with the hotel how this affects their holiday booking.

This may appear to be a positive move for hotel guests as they will have the option of spending their complete holiday within the hotel complex, but this will have a negative impact on the already struggling businesses close to the hotel as more tourists will NOT be venturing out to restaurants and bars.

El Cotillo Music Festival

2009-06-10T22:29:00.007+01:00

After reaching an agreement with the owners of the necessary lands, La Oliva Council have announced that the "Fuerteventura in Music 2009" festival will take place in El Cotillo on 3rd and 4th July.

There will be posters displayed announcing the names of the national and international groups which are to perform.

The infrastructure of the area to be used for the festival is to be enhanced to improve accessibility and safety controls. There is also to be ample cleaning of the area when the festival is finished.

El Cotillo street map : www.leisurezone.es/el-cotillo-street-map.html

Flights from Dublin to Fuerteventura

2009-05-24T09:52:00.004+01:00

Aer Lingus will restart their connections between Dublin and Fuerteventura for the Winter Season.

They will operate the flights on Saturdays and the starting price is 44,99€ one-way, and the start on 24th October. Check for flights and book seats on http://www.aerlingus.com/

El Cotillo - Area Improvements

2009-05-18T16:35:00.010+01:00

El Cotillo is in focus again, with bidding for the new promenade being announced with a budget of 101.850 euros. The deadline for bids is 1st June, with building work to be implemented within 9 months.

La Oliva Mayor, Rosa Fernández, "it gives me great satisfaction to see the refurbishment of El Cotillo, one of the most visited villages in Fuerteventura. The series of planned improvements will benefit the area's tourism

Entrepreneurs from El Cotillo stated to the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Gregorio Pérez, their concern for the sector after the suppression of the Festival of Music. They feel it caused from major economic losses for the town, and a considerable cut for the promotion of the area.

LeisureZone Branches Out

2009-03-31T20:56:00.011+01:00

Just to let you know that LeisureZone is expanding and branching out to include LeisureZone UK!

We will no longer be publishing a printed magazine in Fuerteventura, but will continue with the website http://www.leisurezone.es/ which will be expanded to include even more information about Fuerteventura, to help you enjoy your holiday time on the island.

You will still be able to download a FREE information guide on the island, and subscribe to our regular newsletters which will keep you updated with all sorts things happening on Fuerteventura.

We are working in collaboration with another magazine already well established on Fuerteventura, so LeisureZone in print lives on ....

We are also developing http://www.leisurezoneuk.com/ which will work along the same lines as our Fuerteventura site, but will highlight the tourism which is available in various areas of the UK.

So you can enjoy all sorts of leisure and activities and receive lots of information about your favourite area in the UK - year round, with the information provided by us.

Make sure you keep updated - log on to www.LeisureZone.es and www.LeisureZoneUK.com - we look forward to your visit!

Any questions and suggestions, please feel free to contact us at info@leisurezone.es and info@leisurezoneuk.com

Thunder Storm in Fuerteventura

2009-03-27T17:56:00.003Z

Sorry to you guys who have just arrived on holiday expecting lovely warm weather and lots of sun ......

Not today I'm afraid, in Corralejo anyway, we've had thunder and lightning for hours now - most depressing!

Let's keep our fingers crossed the weather improves tomorrow!

2009-03-21T10:03:00.004Z

Palmair, part of Bath Travel Group are flying to Fuerteventura every Tuesday from Bournemouth airport.

Check out their website - they have flights in April from 59 pounds one-way, may be another good alternative for flying to Fuerteventura for your holiday??

http://www.palmair.co.uk/

Local Food Dishes To Be Translated Into 8 Languages

2009-03-11T15:40:00.008Z

The Tourist Board of Fuerteventura has started distributing translations of 700 typically local products and food dishes to 900 restaurants, bars and cafés of the island. This is being provided so that restaurateurs can adapt their menus to cater for their customers own native language.

Languages to be included are English, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Polish and French

"To help the establishments easily change their wordings, translations have been divided into seven alphabetical headings into Starters, Soups, Fresh Pasta, Pizza, Eggs, Rice, Birds, Meat, Fish and Seafood, Desserts, Drinks and finally, a list of products and food terms which include commonly used kitchen phrases" - reports the Board in a statement.

Dishes will be listed to show the composition or ingredients used, with local names or regional terms that cannot be translated, shown as an explanation in brackets.

The 700 translated entries are made up of 430 different types of dish and beverage, and the remaining 270 entries are gastronomic terms.

Typical Canarian food products include frangollo, gofio, kid, mojo or pot, with explanations shown in each language, as well as any other term and ingredient used in its preparation, as the case of "in the oven", "salt", "Gratin", "vinaigrette", "schnitzel" or "majorero".

http://www.canariasaldia.com/noticia.php?noticia_id=123069

Fuerteventura To Be Declared A Biosphere Reserve

2009-03-11T14:30:00.003Z

EFE PUERTO DEL ROSARIO
Miércoles, 11-03-09

The President of the Committee of the world of UNESCO and Ambassador and permanent delegate of Spain to UNESCO, Maria Jesús San Segundo declared yesterday that Fuerteventura will be declared a Biosphere Reserve in May.

San Segundo - Costa Calma (Pájara) anticipates that the formal declaration of the reserve of the biosphere of Fuerteventura will "in all probability" be announced as part of the meeting that the International Scientific Committee of UNESCO to be held in Korea at the end of the month of May.

Maria Jesús San Segundo, involved since yesterday in a few international scientific seminars on "Starlight reserves and world heritage" held in Fuerteventura, noted further that "the scientific report submitted by Fuerteventura to the Committee of experts received very positive assessment".

The Fuerteventura Biosphere Reserve proposal includes territory throughout the island, and a marine strip five miles by three miles in the western sector of island, a total area of 352.812,6 hectares.

http://www.canariasaldia.com/noticia.php?noticia_id=123069

Another Company Offering Flights

2009-03-08T17:40:00.007Z

Just came across this company - may be an alternative when coming to Fuerteventura?

Checked out a couple of prices and they didnt seem too bad - check it out for yourselves.

"Flydeals.co.uk is a domain name of Kunapark Ltd (Co reg number - 5737461). We have over 55 years of experience, helping our clients to find and book their personal travel requirements."

Cabildo to Invest 380,000€ in Improvements in the Heritage and Environment of Lobos

2009-03-08T01:31:00.006Z

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura is to invest 380,000€ in several projects designed to improve the surroundings and environment of Isla de Lobos and to open a Center of Interpretation for Visitors of the Natural Park of Dunes of Corralejo and Isla de Lobos, according to an official notice given to the press.

The Advisor of Environment, Natalia Évora, stated that the work is “within a Governing Plan of Use and Management of the Natural Park, which began in previous years to improve the area.

They are going to look for a balance between the attraction of Nature Tourism and visitor interest, and the preservation of the natural ecosystems, environment and importance of the area”.

Their most important task, is to include the restoration of the lime ovens, water storage areas and salt mines on the island. The reconstruction of the area will show the lifestyle and heritage of previous human inhabitants.

Three lime ovens will be restored - Oven the Great Watchtower (Horno de la Atalaya Grande), Oven of the Lagunitas (Horno de Las Lagunitas) and Oven of the Limekiln (Horno de la Calera)

http://www.laprovincia.es/secciones/noticia.jsp?pRef=2009030700_14_213991__Fuerteventura-Cabildo-Fuerteventura-invertira-380000-euros-mejorar-entorno-patrimonio-Lobos

LeisureZone World Coverage

2009-03-05T07:06:00.012Z

Did you know, that LeisureZone is now being viewed in 64 countries and in 40 different languages?

Since August 2008 we have been producing information about Fuerteventura as a holiday destination for travellers from all over the world. We are the ONLY independent publication on the island to have the collaboration of the Tourist Board, and we are also Destination Expert for TripAdvisor, which globally handles over 32 million travel enquiries a month.

From the next edition of our FREE printed bi-monthly magazine, and on our website, you will find discount vouchers from many of our advertisers to help you enjoy your holiday, and also to ensure you get the best value for of your spending money.

We are also introducing sections for shopping outlets, and bars & restaurants which will also have discount vouchers - so, you may get a nice treat for free, or a reduction on the total cost of your bill. Be sure to pick up your printed copy or take advantage of the FREE magazine download direct from the website http://www.leisurezone.es/

LeisureZone - your totally independent guide for Fuerteventura Island Information, ideas on things to do like Quad, Buggy, Cycle and Horse Riding adventures.

Take part in the many water activities available including Wind and Kite Surfing, Snorkelling or dive into the depths in a Submarine to view the variety of marine life around our shores. Take the kids (the little ones too!) to Baku Family Park for lots of fun in their Water Park and Animal Experience.

Visit some of Fuerteventura's museums, and enjoy shopping for local souvenirs or brand names at really good prices at centres throughout the island.

Hire a car and travel away from your resort area to see the real Fuerteventura and experience local tapas and specialities in rustic style.

When all that has exhausted you, relax on any of our 150 beautiful beaches, soak up the sun, but please remember to use suitable sun protection!

Relax, enjoy, Fuerteventura - the peaceful island!

Another new Airline for Fuerteventura

2009-02-25T08:33:00.004Z

After five months courting industrialists and Majorcan politicians, a group of ex-pilots of the Futura Airline is making arrangements to start a new airline in the Canary Islands.

Gregorio Perez, President of The Chamber of Commerce of Fuerteventura, has stated that negotiations will involve Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife.

Business associations for the new airline are prepared to guarantee 6 million euros to the project, with workers contributing 1.5 million euros.

The airline will start with 2 planes, and 125 employees, hopefully doubling in number by the third year of operation. Flights will concentrate exclusively on travellers from the United Kingdom and Germany.

It is not yet clear if the airline will have its home base in Gran Canaria or Fuerteventura.

The Head of Tourism of the Canary Islands, Rita Martin, had meetings yesterday in London with representatives of Thomas Cook and TUI, with the purpose of increasing the number of tourists coming from the United Kingdom over the summer season.

http://www.laprovincia.es/secciones/noticia.jsp?pRef=2009021800_14_210082__Fuerteventura-aerolinea-pilotos-Futura-establecera-Canarias

Our thanks for the information supplied by: Alejandro Calderón

New Flights from Liverpool to Fuerteventura

2009-02-23T19:23:00.004Z

It has just been reported in La Provincia that EasyJet is to increase its connections from Madrid to Fuerteventura to 5 flights a week from next April.

There will also be a new route created after the summer from Liverpool to Fuerteventura with 2 weekly connections.

This message was given to the Councillor for Tourism Águeda Montelongo while on a visit to London.

http://www.laprovincia.es/secciones/noticia.jsp?pRef=2009022300_8_211406__ECONOMIA-Easyjet-abrira-nueva-ruta-entre-Fuerteventura-Liverpool#EnlaceComentarios

New Flights to Fuerteventura & Lanzarote

2009-02-14T08:44:00.006Z

Fuerteventura and Lanarote are to receive flights from Manchester and Gatwick by Kissflights.com

Their schedules start from 1st April (no joke!) and are online now. Some of the prices don't look too bad, so this may be an additional option for travellers.

The Green, Green Grass of ..... Fuerteventura!

2009-02-08T10:47:00.007Z

We have been having a lot of rain on Fuerteventura since November last year. This is VERY uncharacteristic of the island as it is the driest of all the Canary Islands!

People who have been born and brought up here have never seen the weather like this - at first is was a novelty for them, but now they hate the rain as much as the rest of us!

It has however, transformed the countryside of Fuerteventura into green and colourful landscapes. Grassy shubs and wild flowers like the daisy-type with white and yellow heads, and lilac bell-shaped flowers smile at the sun and sway in the breeze.

Luckily, it seems to rain mostly at night so the days still remain bright and clear and tourists are returning home with good suntans.

New Edition of LeisureZone Magazine Available for Download NOW!

2009-01-27T17:58:00.008Z

The new edition of the FREE LeisureZone magazine is now available for download from our website http://www.leisurezone.es/ covering the months of February and March 2009

Additions this issue include the dates for Carnival across the island - be sure to wrap up warmly for the late afternoon parades as they always start late .... enjoy!

We have also added a street map for Corralejo, showing the main supermarkets - make sure you use the ones which provide best value for you, which may not necessarily be the closest to your accommodation!

As always, let us know what information you would like to see in future issues of LeisureZone - we are here to help you enjoy your holiday .....

BAKU WATER PARK

2009-01-20T10:59:00.005Z

Baku's Parque Europa and Animal Experience is currently open, and the Water Park is reopening on 3rd April.

Baku will be having special offers throughout the year, so be sure to check for your discounted prices.

Baku will place extra special discounts with LeisureZone, so be sure to check our website to claim your downloadable vouchers, or cut the vouchers from the magazines which are available at outlets throughout the island.

FREE Fuerteventura Information Guide

2009-01-14T06:20:00.005Z

You have landed at Fuerteventura airport and are looking forward to a wonderful holiday on the island. Not quite sure what there is to do ... but it's part of the fun finding out!

While you are waiting for your luggage to arrive, visit the Tourist Information window in the arrivals hall where you can pick up your FREE copy of LeisureZone Leisure & Activity Guide, the independent magazine detailing all sorts of fun things to do throughout the island, with hints and tips to help you enjoy your holiday.

Get an insight into the history and culture of Fuerteventura, and find out where to visit and what to do to keep the kids amused!

Whether you want a relaxing or activity holiday, LeisureZone is your independent guide to having fun in the Canaries .... enjoy!

Rain in Fuerteventura

2009-01-10T05:02:00.005Z

Another rainy day in Fuerteventura - hey, I thought we were supposed to have over 3000 hours of sunshine a year and be the driest Canary Island?
Holiday makers take your waterproofs!

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