Just came back from a great week a Corralejo. It was bliss to drive on empty excellent pot hole free roads again, clean streets, brilliant customer service in the bars and cafes, the prices if anything have went down even in the hotel I was staying, a pint and a large glass of plonk 7 euros, even cheaper in some if the town bars. I visited friends on Tamaragua and had a bit of a dodgy drive on the new road system, at least its progress and things are moving in the right direction, its a shame the commercial area of Tam hasn't, but the estate is looking good.
The weather was glorious, and the place was booming, really impressed with the drive of the powers that be in making things happen, I'm still glad I sold up but I have fell back in love with the place and will be back again soon. If your out there and need a haircut, try the hairdressers under the Barcello Bay, great lads, take their time and at a very reasonable rate.
Only negative side for me was the English Bars, the first one I went into just along from the Barcello Bay you had to wipe your feet when you came out, it was minging as was the barman, lank creasy hair and
filthy clothes, the next one wasn't much better. It could be an age thing with me, as a once regular of the old Staples Bar and the Alpha Bar, who am I to talk. They just stood out as relics of the past and refuse to move with the times, lots of fat beer bellied people sitting outside swigging pints at ten in the morning amongst the smell of the full English.
Glad you enjoyed it 8) we are out next Tuesday for 2 weeks.Glad the weather was reasonable..I know the bars you mean, in that parade of shops by the Jaipur..Not normally on our routes so will make sure we don`t bother changing them either...nothing worse than lobster red, overweight Brits slugging pints with plates of greasy spoon at 10 in the morning :o
Quote from: Tamkid on May 04, 2018, 20:47:48 PM
... lots of fat beer bellied people sitting outside swigging pints at ten in the morning amongst the smell of the full English.
Isn't that the essence of Corralejo?
Quote from: bedouin on May 04, 2018, 23:38:44 PM
Quote from: Tamkid on May 04, 2018, 20:47:48 PM
... lots of fat beer bellied people sitting outside swigging pints at ten in the morning amongst the smell of the full English.
Isn't that the essence of Corralejo?
It's the main reason we locked up a good month ago and left Fuerteventura for good. Or at least as long as the scum are so predominant.
Quote from: bedouin on May 04, 2018, 23:38:44 PM
Quote from: Tamkid on May 04, 2018, 20:47:48 PM
... lots of fat beer bellied people sitting outside swigging pints at ten in the morning amongst the smell of the full English.
Isn't that the essence of Corralejo?
Oh you are such a snob, just because you don`t want to go there..A true story from last year..on a short walk from Infiniti Apartments to the Campanario centre (which is not far)..I was asked for directions by someone Spanish, did me best next one up was English and at the Centre a car stopped and a French Family asked for where the Artisanal market was..French was no problem and off they went, to be asked by a group of Italian ladies and their kids for the way to the beach..to top it off in the afternoon I was able to assist 2 Russian ladies in the Mercadona..
So no that`s far from Corralejo these days, but hey don`t let your prejudices get in the way of a good rant :P
That includes Erik as well
Quote from: erik_tonny on May 05, 2018, 08:34:01 AM
Quote from: bedouin on May 04, 2018, 23:38:44 PM
Quote from: Tamkid on May 04, 2018, 20:47:48 PM
... lots of fat beer bellied people sitting outside swigging pints at ten in the morning amongst the smell of the full English.
Isn't that the essence of Corralejo?
It's the main reason we locked up a good month ago and left Fuerteventura for good. Or at least as long as the scum are so predominant.
There are far more tourists now of all descriptions...and that includes your so called scum.
Out of interest Just where do you intend to go that is scum free?
Can't say I've noticed too much difference in the standard of tourist in Corralejo from 15 years ago. Always get a few numptys, but always in a minority. I think you left for reasons other than that if the truth be told.
Let`s get the beer bike 🚲 and the buggy`s up and running. First customers up would be the pint swilling lobster red pot bellied brits after happy hour. Why not have a few electric bikes added to the mix.
Then Tamkid would have fun finding his way around the new road system
Dagwood....you need the lay down in a darkened room mate....you`ve got Caleta confused with Corralejo ;D ;D
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 05, 2018, 10:48:05 AM
Out of interest Just where do you intend to go that is scum free?
That indeed is becoming a problem.
Flying has become too cheap (they expect twice the amount of air travellers within the next 12 years)
All inclusive trips are now a dime a dozen.
There a more and more tourists with an other background, education, manners, culture etc etc.
It only costs the price of a bar of soap and a bottle of shampoo to keep clean, I am not exaggerating when I say the bar staff in two of the English Bars were absolutely minging, unwashed appearance with filthy clothes. The authorities should have a certain standard set and enforced that bars and staff must meet, you don't have to be a snob to expect the bar and the staff to be clean. None of the English bars as far as I could see have been upgraded for at least six years, maybe longer, the only attraction they have is the telly and each other.
Quote from: paully on May 05, 2018, 10:21:11 AM
Oh you are such a snob, just because you don`t want to go there..
Totally wrong, I've just had a week in Corralejo.
Good man, then you`ll know its very cosmopolitan or maybe you just didnt go out much ;D
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 05, 2018, 10:48:05 AM
Can't say I've noticed too much difference in the standard of tourist in Corralejo from 15 years ago. Always get a few numptys, but always in a minority. I think you left for reasons other than that if the truth be told.
The amount of tourists has doubled the last year or two and the standard has really changed.
Not only the british with their tattoos but also the fortune seeking italians, the dutch who think they own the place and our new west european friends.
You are right, there are also other reasons why we left. One is the general poverty of the island; no decent quality clothes, groceries, electronics, glasses, furniture, cultural events, etc etc. It is like being on a very long camping trip.
An other reason is the health care, or actually the absence of decent health care. Getting older this is becoming a very important issue. When we discussed this with several docters on Fuerteventura they all supported our discision.
One is the general poverty of the island; no decent quality clothes, groceries, electronics, glasses, furniture, cultural events, etc etc. It is like being on a very long camping trip.
Cant say I see this in the slightest.
Yes there is poverty, same as anywhere else but no worse IMO.
As for clothes groceries etc. Everything we could want is available on the island as much as anywhere else !! As for fresh food, the choice & quality is as good if not better& generally cheaper.
I would love to be in a position to live there full time TBH
Quote from: spitfire58 on May 05, 2018, 13:20:24 PM
One is the general poverty of the island; no decent quality clothes, groceries, electronics, glasses, furniture, cultural events, etc etc. It is like being on a very long camping trip.
Cant say I see this in the slightest.
Yes there is poverty, same as anywhere else but no worse IMO.
As for clothes groceries etc. Everything we could want is available on the island as much as anywhere else !! As for fresh food, the choice & quality is as good if not better& generally cheaper.
I would love to be in a position to live there full time TBH
I'm not referring to personal poverty but to the general standard of living.
Everybody can have their own qualifications. Guess that is determined by what you are used to
Quote from: paully on May 05, 2018, 11:34:26 AM
Dagwood....you need the lay down in a darkened room mate....you`ve got Caleta confused with Corralejo ;D ;D
Don`t think so. No beer bike proposed for Caleta. You should visit us sometime.
Quote from: erik_tonny on May 05, 2018, 13:34:42 PM
Quote from: spitfire58 on May 05, 2018, 13:20:24 PM
One is the general poverty of the island; no decent quality clothes, groceries, electronics, glasses, furniture, cultural events, etc etc. It is like being on a very long camping trip.
Cant say I see this in the slightest.
Yes there is poverty, same as anywhere else but no worse IMO.
As for clothes groceries etc. Everything we could want is available on the island as much as anywhere else !! As for fresh food, the choice & quality is as good if not better& generally cheaper.
I would love to be in a position to live there full time TBH
I'm not referring to personal poverty but to the general standard of living.
Everybody can have their own qualifications. Guess that is determined by what you are used to
Neither was I.
I would think it likely I have as good a standard of living as the next person. I think you need to work on your superiority complex a bit. It is giving you false impressionions of your own worth
I`m worth feck all but I`m happy and in good health.
I think you lads need a holiday
That`s correct I will cost every E.U. citizen â,¬20 per year. Well worth it.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 05, 2018, 10:48:05 AM
Quote from: erik_tonny on May 05, 2018, 08:34:01 AM
Quote from: bedouin on May 04, 2018, 23:38:44 PM
Quote from: Tamkid on May 04, 2018, 20:47:48 PM
... lots of fat beer bellied people sitting outside swigging pints at ten in the morning amongst the smell of the full English.
Isn't that the essence of Corralejo?
It's the main reason we locked up a good month ago and left Fuerteventura for good. Or at least as long as the scum are so predominant.
There are far more tourists now of all descriptions...and that includes your so called scum.
Out of interest Just where do you intend to go that is scum free?
Can't say I've noticed too much difference in the standard of tourist in Corralejo from 15 years ago. Always get a few numptys, but always in a minority. I think you left for reasons other than that if the truth be told.
So do agree, i think there are other reasons for leaving, and yes where do we go to be scum free, may be somewhere in the uk, i don't think so
:-X :-X
Someone mentioned earlier about the mixture of cultures and nationalities in Corralejo who seem to all get on, I agree whole heartedly, that's what gives the place its special atmosphere. The one thing I have noticed over the many years of living and visiting the Island is the only bars that don't seem to have a regular mixture of cultures and nationalities is the British Bars, why is that? can anyone enlighten me?
Other nationalities aren't too fussed on Eastenders and draught London Pride.
Each to their own but Corralejo attracts and will always attract the same type of person. Those looking for a cheap holiday, cheap booze, cheap cigarettes, cheap entertainment, yeah, generally anything cheap. And if you are British, any excuse to take your shirt off and walk down the main drag. If I ever had to go there i always breathed a sigh of relief when I was on the way out. If Corralejo (or Caleta) rocks your boat then that's great as it keeps you away from the nicer places on the island.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 05, 2018, 18:56:18 PM
Other nationalities aren't too fussed on Eastenders and draught London Pride.
And a few pints 🍺 in the bluebottle inn
Quote from: Charlie dont surf on May 05, 2018, 19:28:15 PM
Each to their own but Corralejo attracts and will always attract the same type of person. Those looking for a cheap holiday, cheap booze, cheap cigarettes, cheap entertainment, yeah, generally anything cheap. And if you are British, any excuse to take your shirt off and walk down the main drag. If I ever had to go there i always breathed a sigh of relief when I was on the way out. If Corralejo (or Caleta) rocks your boat then that's great as it keeps you away from the nicer places on the island.
So where are the nicer places on the Island? We'll make a point of visiting them this October
Sorry but I ( and the wife ) quite like Corralejo. Enough to still go there fairly regularly after selling up a few years ago. Stay at a great little hotel called the Avanti right in the heart of the town, with a lovely restaurant and very nice staff, Bit of something for everyone in good old Corrie, nice little harbour , English bars, continental bars, restaurants of all descriptions, pretty good shopping if you so fancy, nice little local beach....what's not to like?. I reckon the accusation of scum on the streets is a way over the top criticism and is only leveled by someone who appears very bitter about the place for some reason. Get a car and visit Lajares and El Cotillo a stones throw away...both places well worth a visit. Yep I suppose i am biased, but when we were buying we looked deeply into Caleta as well as Corralejo. The compromise was being in a great village not far from Corralejo. We still visit Caleta and Jandia but are always glad to get back to dear old Corrie.
If we ever thought of buying again , much as we like Corralejo, it would be Grand Tarajal for us. Love the place.
Quote from: suendrob on May 05, 2018, 19:58:52 PM
So where are the nicer places on the Island? We'll make a point of visiting them this October
Anywhere south of Costa Calma.
If you like beaches and Germans...
Beaches and Germans ? A bit of history there.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 05, 2018, 20:33:50 PM
Sorry but I ( and the wife ) quite like Corralejo. Enough to still go there fairly regularly after selling up a few years ago. Stay at a great little hotel called the Avanti right in the heart of the town, with a lovely restaurant and very nice staff, Bit of something for everyone in good old Corrie, nice little harbour , English bars, continental bars, restaurants of all descriptions, pretty good shopping if you so fancy, nice little local beach....what's not to like?. I reckon the accusation of scum on the streets is a way over the top criticism and is only leveled by someone who appears very bitter about the place for some reason. Get a car and visit Lajares and El Cotillo a stones throw away...both places well worth a visit. Yep I suppose i am biased, but when we were buying we looked deeply into Caleta as well as Corralejo. The compromise was being in a great village not far from Corralejo. We still visit Caleta and Jandia but are always glad to get back to dear old Corrie.
If we ever thought of buying again , much as we like Corralejo, it would be Grand Tarajal for us. Love the place.
Sounds like you're half heartedly talking the place up but in reality you end up reminiscing about how good old Corrie used to be. Sometimes you've just got to get over the ex.
you Should name the bars 1. so maybe the problems gets rectified and 2.it doesn`t put people off going in any of the other places along that row.
The Loft is there which doesn`t as far as I know have any guy working the bar and is very clean. So if I recall right that leaves the Scottish Bar and the on next to it - do you refer to these?
Quote from: Charlie dont surf on May 05, 2018, 22:54:40 PM
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 05, 2018, 20:33:50 PM
Sorry but I ( and the wife ) quite like Corralejo. Enough to still go there fairly regularly after selling up a few years ago. Stay at a great little hotel called the Avanti right in the heart of the town, with a lovely restaurant and very nice staff, Bit of something for everyone in good old Corrie, nice little harbour , English bars, continental bars, restaurants of all descriptions, pretty good shopping if you so fancy, nice little local beach....what's not to like?. I reckon the accusation of scum on the streets is a way over the top criticism and is only leveled by someone who appears very bitter about the place for some reason. Get a car and visit Lajares and El Cotillo a stones throw away...both places well worth a visit. Yep I suppose i am biased, but when we were buying we looked deeply into Caleta as well as Corralejo. The compromise was being in a great village not far from Corralejo. We still visit Caleta and Jandia but are always glad to get back to dear old Corrie.
If we ever thought of buying again , much as we like Corralejo, it would be Grand Tarajal for us. Love the place.
Sounds like you're half heartedly talking the place up but in reality you end up reminiscing about how good old Corrie used to be. Sometimes you've just got to get over the ex.
No not half hearted at all. We still go there so its not really an ex either. More like an old friend. Have to say we would not like to have lived there full time, but having our old place a few miles way was ideal. And a week or two there now is great as long as you have a car and can travel around the island. A good base you might say.
Quote from: Charlie dont surf on May 05, 2018, 19:28:15 PM
Each to their own but Corralejo attracts and will always attract the same type of person. Those looking for a cheap holiday, cheap booze, cheap cigarettes, cheap entertainment, yeah, generally anything cheap. And if you are British, any excuse to take your shirt off and walk down the main drag. If I ever had to go there i always breathed a sigh of relief when I was on the way out. If Corralejo (or Caleta) rocks your boat then that's great as it keeps you away from the nicer places on the island.
You hit the nail right on the head!
Some while ago Corralejo had a cool, relaxed, lay back, stress free atmosphere.
I've visited a lot these past 5 years or so, including 3 times to El Cotillo in the past 10 months and I've noticed some subtle changes.
There seems to be more French and Italians around. I noticed in one of the free local papers that French and Italians were actively being courted for holiday home opportunities.
In some ways there's a lot more affluence around. Range Rovers, BMs, Audis and Mercs are becoming more common.
Some of the comments on this thread are outrageously exaggerated. There are a few people around that I wouldn't holiday with but you get that everywhere. I'd like to see how the people dress who have made these comments, I'm sure they never look anything other than dapper.
It's easier to spot scruffyness amongst your own kind too. Are you really trying to tell me that the Spanish who seem to live their lives in tatty jeans and a 2 quid tee-shirt actually look much better?
I agree about the British pubs though; the decent ones seem to be outnumbered by less endearing establishments. It must be hard keeping a business afloat though. If those Brit bars weren't there would there be anything in its place? I'm not so sure but maybe just more Chinese junk shops, nobody seems to be offended by them.
I looked at buying over a few years ago. I dithered, 2 kids at uni at the time and an uncertainty as to how much time I could spend here made me nervy about the venture. The way prices have gone it's probably passed me by now but never say never. I could buy and rent it out but I wouldn't fancy entrusting that to somebody 2 and a half thousand miles away. I have property rented out at home, ten minutes from where I live and I'm on it same day if there are any issues.
Corralejo is still a beautiful place, I'm going to stay there next time I come. I love the harbour area early mornings, I can stroll round there for hours. Any tourist area will have its drawbacks but people making derogatory comments about the place don't really understand what kind of resort it is, no matter how long they've lived or did live here. That in itself shows a certain degree of ignorance and that's nothing to shout about.
One word of warning to those slagging off the fat tattood sorts though; you want to hope that the Russians don't come in numbers; now there's a race of people to avoid. Better dressed...better built...better get out if they come.
One last thing and I know it's been mentioned on here a hundred times or more - those scooters have got to go. The riders are not being policed and undoubtedly there's going to be a serious accident at one time or other.
Hi Banjo, your the only one other than Tamkid participating in this topic that has made sense so far, and that includes me. But then I`m only stirring up a certain few that have an personal agenda in belittling most things that are not exactly the way that believe it should be. (As we would do it back home mentality) No other opinions count.
I must say you post was first class.
Thanks dagwood, I do wonder about the future of the place. It won't stay under-developed and under invested in as it is forever but right now I'll take it and all its quirks for as long as is possible.
I have this nightmare vision of seeing wall to wall all-inclusive hotels once the big developers arrive but hopefully it never comes to that.
"We've never had it so good" and all that.
Quote from: Banjo on May 06, 2018, 11:17:33 AM
Thanks dagwood, I do wonder about the future of the place. It won't stay under-developed and under invested in as it is forever but right now I'll take it and all its quirks for as long as is possible.
I have this nightmare vision of seeing wall to wall all-inclusive hotels once the big developers arrive but hopefully it never comes to that.
"Wou've never had it so good" and all that.
Exactly, people can nit pick but Fue is still special and mainly safe. Theres a lot to be thankful for.
You're tainted goods now daggie or no daggie. There will always be that little touch of doubt unfortunately. By the way daggies gone very quiet. He's not on your flight is he?. ;) :D
Quote from: Ivemovedon on May 06, 2018, 17:29:25 PM
You're tainted goods now daggie or no daggie. There will always be that little touch of doubt unfortunately. By the way daggies gone very quiet. He's not on your flight is he?. ;) :D
Jet2 are you joking. They fly to Arlenes Ulster from Fuerteventura. To an old disused RAF field that was once used for motorbike racing.
Not to the beautiful cosmopolitan Major European city of Dublin.
I wantNone of your washed up almost broke British airlines with the exception of Eazyjet.
Its Ryanair or Aer Lingus for me.
Love it😂 one bunch of tourists complaining about another bunch of tourists, you really are sad people 😎
Quote from: vivafuerte on May 08, 2018, 13:00:19 PM
ive heard on the grape vine that those 2 eye sores by the dunes on way into corralejo from the flag beach have been sold and will be made usable soon, anyone else heard this ?
The big buildings? I thought some more blockwork had gone in since I last saw it but maybe not?
I did notice the old buildings half way along the main coast road from the Airport to Corralejo are now an unofficial YOGA centre??? The dilapidated buildings going into Corralejo I thought were owned by
the Bahia, someone mentioned it was going to be demolished and the land used as a car park for the Bahia???? probably a wild rumour.