Here is a guide to the main holidays and events on Fuerteventura during 2012.
The public holiday and Carnival dates are correct, but please check all other dates for confirmation nearer the time (things do change on Fuerteventura and dates for events are not publicised too far in advance)
I will update the calendar during the year as I become aware of new events.
WEEKLY MARKETS:
Corralejo: Mon & Fri 9-1 at the Baku complex
Caleta: Sat 9-1 at the Montecastillo Fiesta Centre car park
Morro Jable: Thurs 9 -2
Costa Calma: Sun 10-3
Farm & Fish Direct: 9-2 on Sat, above the bus station in Puerto del Rosario
Lajares Craft: 10 onwards, on Saturdays in the plaza.
Arts, Crafts & Food: Every Sunday in the El Campanario Centre, Corralejo
MONTHLY MARKETS:
Tindaya Car Boot: the first Sunday of the month (morning)
Okapi 2nd Hand - the 1st Sunday of the month on the Inpescasa supermarket car park, on Calle Juan de Bethancourt in Puerto del Rosario
Okapi 2nd Hand: the second Sunday of the month in Parque Holandes(from 8-2)in the Commercial Centre
Okapi 2nd Hand: the third Sunday of the month in Puerto del Rosario (from 8-2) in the Plaza del Paz
Okapi 2nd Hand - the 4th Sunday of the month on the Inpescasa supermarket car park, on Calle Juan de Bethancourt in Puerto del Rosario
QUARTERLY MARKET:
Tetir Arts and Crafts: the second Sunday of March, June, September and December, in the square next to the church.
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An evening view of Caleta de Fuste
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Jan 1st - New Years Day - public holiday
Jan 5th - The Three Kings bring their gifts tonight
Jan 6th - Epiphany (Kings Day) - a public holiday
Jan 8th - Okapi 2nd hand Market at Parque Holandes (morning)
Jan 11 - The Kings Consort Orchestra at the Puerto de Rosario Auditorium at 8.30pm
Jan 12-15 - Fray Andresito Fiesta in Ampuyenta
Jan 15th - Okapi 2nd hand market in Puerto del Rosario(morning)
Jan 21 - Peter Pan(The Musical) at the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 6pm
Jan 21/22 - St Agnes Fiesta in Valle de Santa Iñes
Jan 25 - Music Concert by II Giardino Armonico in the Gran Tarajal Auditorium at 8.30pm
Jan 28 - Musical - The New Story of Mary Poppins in the Corralejo Auditorium at 6pm. Tickets 5 euros and 3 euros.
Jan 29 - Musical - The New Story of Mary Poppins in the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 6pm. Tickets 5 euros and 3 euros.
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FEBRUARY
Playa Blanca, Puerto del Rosario
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Feb 2nd - Dia de La Candelaria - a public holiday in the La Oliva district
Feb 3rd - Concert with Sexeteto de Colonia in Antigua Church, at 8.30pm, as part of the Canarian Music Festival. Free Admission.
Feb 3 - Benefit Concert for Cancer at the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 8.30pm
Feb 4 - Pop Concert by Tamara(Spanish pop singer) in the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 9pm
Feb 5 - Blancanieves y los Siete Enanitos (Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs) at the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at midday. Admission 5 euros.
Feb 6 - Candelaria Fiesta in Gran Tarajal - groups,fireworks, starting at midnight
Feb 9 - 14 Antigua Carnival events. The theme is The Caribbean
Feb 10 - Don Omar in concert at the Recinto Ferial, Corralejo.
Feb 12 - Oslo String Quartet in the Corralejo Auditorium. 15 euros admission.
Feb 14 - A public holiday in the Antigua district (includes Caleta de Fuste) for Carnival.
Feb 17 - 19 Caleta de Fuste Carnival Events. The theme is The Caribbean.
Feb 17 and 18 - Invicto Rock - live music festival in the Plaza Patricia Calero, Corralejo from 9pm
Feb 17 - 25 Puerto del Rosario Carnival Events. The theme is Fantasies. Feb 21 is a local public holiday in Puerto del Rosario.
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MARCH
Los Molinos
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2 Mar - Carnival Fiesta in Triquiviate from 5.30pm
3/4 Mar - Betancuria Carnival with the theme of Creatures of the Night
29 Feb - 11 Mar - Tuineje Carnival with the theme of Into The Forest
1 - 18 Mar - Pajara Carnival with the theme of Fairy Tales
7 Mar - The British Consulate Roadshow at 11.30 in the Corralejo Auditorium.
8 - 18 Mar - Corralejo Carnival Events. The grand parade is on Sat 17 Mar from 6.30pm. The theme is Musicals. See http://www.laoliva.es/images/programaseventos/375_programa.pdf (http://www.laoliva.es/images/programaseventos/375_programa.pdf)
11 Mar - Art & Craft Market in Tetir(morning)- next to the church.
19 Mar - Spanish Father´s Day (St.Joseph´s Day/Dia de San Jose)
17-23 Mar - Fuerteventura Wave Classic (Surfing) at El Cotillo
24 Mar - Free choral concert in Antigua Church at 8.30pm
25 Mar - The clocks go forward one hour at 2am.
29 Mar - General Strike in Spain
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APRIL
Corralejo Beach
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Apr 1 - the 2nd Triathlon of Fuerteventura in Corralejo
Apr 5 - Fiesta Ntra. Sra. de la Imaculada in La Lajita
Apr 5 - Maundy Thursday - a public holiday
Apr 6 - Good Friday - a public holiday
Apr 12 - 15 The island´s Agricultural Show FEAGA at the Pozo Negro Showground
Apr 13 - Traditional Canarian Live Music with the folklore group Mafasca, and a demonstration of Lucha Canaria(Canarian Wrestling) at the Atlantico Centre, Caleta de Fuste from 19.30-22.00
Apr 14 - Fuerteventura Triathlon Challenge at Las Playitas
Apr 14 - Urban Mile in Puerto del Rosario from 6pm
Apr 14 - Drumming Competition (Batucudas) at the Recinto Ferial in Puerto del Rosario from 7pm
Apr 15 - Fiesta de San Vincente in Villaverde
Apr 16 - The Moscow Ballet perform Swan Lake in the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium
Apr 20 - Barcelo Hotel Urban Mile(1609m) in Caleta de Fuste at 6pm
Apr 20 - Traditional Canarian live music & dancing at the Atlantico Centre, Caleta de Fuste from 7.30pm - 10pm with La Rondalla El Campillo
Apr 21-22 April Fair (Sevillian style) at the Atlantico Commercial Centre, Caleta de Fuste with events throughout both days.
Apr 22 - Anna´s Animal Charity Walk in Caleta de Fuste
Apr 25 - Fiesta de San Marcos in Tiscamanita
Apr 27 - Traditional Canarian live music with the group Rondalla Montejanana at the Atlantico Commercial Centre, Caleta de Fuste
Apr 28 - Charity Evening in aid of El Capitan Animal Project at the Ocean View, Atlantico Centre, Caleta de Fuste from 7.30pm
Apr 29/30 - Fiesta events in Tesjuates
Apr 29-May 4 - Fiesta de Santa Monica in Tefia
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MAY
El Roque Windmill
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May 1 - Dia del Trabajo (Day of the Worker)- a public holiday
May 2-4 Fiesta del Dia de la Madre in Tesjuates
May 4 - Santa Monica Fiesta in Tefia
May 4/5/6 - International Beach Volleyball Tournament on the beach in Caleta de Fuste from 11am each day
May 6 - Dia de la Madre (Mothers Day in Spain)
May 8 - Fiesta del Sagrado Corazon de Maria in Tarajalejo
May 11-13 - Antigua Craft Fair - a big event on the island
May 13 - Ntra.Sra. de Fatima Fiesta in La Asomada
May 13 - Fiesta del Sagrado Corazon de Maria in Tarajalejo
May 15 - Fiesta de San Isidro Labrador in Triquivijate
May 18 - One Voice (harmony Choir from Texas USA) at the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 8.30pm. Admission Free.
May 20-23 - Fiesta de Santa Rita de Casta in Los Estancos
May 25-30 - Fiesta de la Virgen del Mar in El Charco, Puerto del Rosario
May 20 Fiesta de Ntra. Sra. del Cobre in Los Alares
May 22 - One Voice (Harmony vocal group from Texas USA) at Gran Tarajal Church, at 8.30pm. Free admission
May 23 - Santa Rita Fiesta in Los Estancos
May 26 - Baile de Taifas Canarian Dance in Antigua from 9pm
May 30 - Fiesta de Ntra. Sra. del Tanquito in El Cardon
May 29 - Baile de Taifas Canarian Dance in Puerto del Rosario from 9pm
May 30th - Dia de Canarias (Canaries Day) - a public holiday.
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JUNE
Morro Jable
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2/3 Jun - Nuestra Sra. de Fatima Fiesta in La Lajita
4 Jun - Snra. del El Tanquito Fiesta in El Cardon
4 Jun - San Pedro Fiesta in La Charca, Puerto del Rosario
5 Jun - Virgen del Mar Fiesta in El Charco, Puerto del Rosario
7 - 10 June - Chess Tournament at the Atlantico Centre, Caleta de Fuste
9 June - Car Rally at the Slalom Circuit, Antigua. First race 12.15 and 2nd race at 15.00
13 Jun - San Antonio de Padua Fiesta in Toto, near Pajara
13-19 Jun - Fiesta in Tuineje
9 - 19 Jun - San Antonio de Padua Fiesta in Lajares
16 Jun - Solyluna Sports Event at Playa Blanca, Puerto del Rosario
17 June - Childrens ballet/flamenco show(Annie) at the Puerto Auditorium at midday. Free admission
21-24 Jun - San Juan Fiesta at Pozo Negro
24 Jun - Dia de Juan Bautista - bonfires and celebrations on the night before
24 Jun - San Juan Bautista Fiesta in El Matorral
24 Jun - San Juan Bautista Fiesta in Tiscamanita
24 Jun - San Juan Bautista Fiesta in Cofete/Morro Jable
24 Jun - San Juan Bautista Fiesta in Los Pozos, Puerto del Rosario
29 Jun - San Pedro Fiesta in Guisgey
29 Jun - San Pedro Pescador Fiesta in Las Playitas
22-29 Jun - San Juan Bautista/Virgen de la Gracia Fiesta in Vallebron
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JULY
Pajara
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6, 13, 20 27 Jul - Beach activities for children on the main beach in Caleta & at the Atlantico Center beach from 10am - 12.30
2 Jul - Fiesta de Ntra. Sra. de Regla in Pajara
6-7 Jul - Fuerteventura En Musica at El Cotillo
1-7 Jul - Sagrado Corazon Fiesta in Fabelo, Puerto del Rosario
8-11 Jul - Fiesta de San Marcial in Majadia Marcial, Puerto del Rosario
17 Jul - San Benito Abad Fiesta in La Pared
14 Jul - San Buenaventura Fiesta in Betancuria
17 Jul - El Carmen Fiesta in Puerto del Rosario
22 -27 Jul - Santa Ana Fiesta in Casillas del Angel
16 Jul - N.Sra del Carmen Fiesta - the day of the patron saint in Corralejo - events lead up to this public holiday in Corralejo
18 Jul - Nuestra Sra. del Carmen Fiesta in Puerto del Rosario
16 Jul - Fiestas de Ntra. Sra. del Carmen in Los Molinos, Giniginamar, Las Salinas (near Caleta de Fuste), and Morro Jable
20 Jul - The Moscow Ballet perform Sleeping Beauty in the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 9pm.
27 Jul - Relax..Chill Out on Caleta beach - music, dance and a DJ from 6.30pm
End of Jul/beginning of Aug -
XXVII Fuerteventura Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Championship at Playa de la Barca, Sotavento, Jandia
PWA Windsurfing (Slalom Grand Slam) 20 - 25 July & (Freestyle Grand Slam) 26 - 30 July
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AUGUST
Costa Calma
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End of July/beginning of Aug - The XXVII Fuerteventura Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Championships at the Playa de la Barca, Sotavento, Jandia.
PKRA Kiteboarding (Freestyle Grand Slam) 31 July - 2 Aug & (Air Style Show)3 - 4 August
3, 10, 17 , 24 Aug Beach activities for children on the main beach in Caleta & at the Atlantico Center beach from 10am - 12.30
1 Aug - San Jose Fiesta in Tesejarague
4 Aug - Summer Party at the Atlantico Commercial Centre in Caleta de Fuste, from 9.30pm, featuring groups and DJ's. Free Party.
4 Aug - Santo Domingo Fiesta in Tetir
5 Aug - La Pena Chica Fiesta in Vega de Rio Palmas
7 Aug - Socorro Fiesta in La Matilla
8 Aug - San Martin de Porres Fiesta in El Roque
8 Aug - Sa Isidro Labrador Fiesta in Triquivijate
2nd weekend in Aug - La Caridad Fiesta in El Jablito
15 Aug - The Asuncion de la Virgen - A PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15 Aug - La Conception Fiesta in Llanos de la Conception
15 Aug - La Caridad Fiesta in Tindaya
15 Aug - Ntra. Sra. de Regla Fiesta in Pajara
16 Aug - San Roque Fiesta in Valles de Ortega
22 Aug - Ntra. Sra. del Buen Viaje Fiesta in El Cotillo
24 Aug - San Bartolome Fiesta in Valle de Santa Ines
27 Aug - S. Francisco Javier Fiesta in Las Pocetas
29 Aug - San Marcos Fiesta in Tiscamanita
28 Aug - San Agustin Fiesta in Tefia
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SEPTEMBER
Grandes Plasyas, Corralejo
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Sep 3-5 El Pulpito Fiesta in Puertito de La Cruz(Pajara district)
Sep 5 - San Roque Fiesta in Villaverde
Sep 8 - El Pino Fiesta in Majanicho
Sep 8 - Ntra. Sra. de Antigua Fiesta in Antigua
Sep 12 - Guadalupe Fiesta in Agua de Bueyes
Sep 14 - N.Sra.de la Peña (the patron saint of the island) - a public holiday on Fuerteventura, and the pilgrimage to Vega de Rio Palma
Sep 18 - La Pena Fiesta in Vega de Rio Palmas
Sep 18 - La Pena Fista in 90 Viviendas in Puerto del Rosario
Sep 19 San Miguel Archangel and Los Dolores Fiesta in La Caldereta
Sep 24 - Las Mercedes Fiesta in El Time
Sep 24 - Fiesta de los Peregrinos de La Matilla en honour de San Roque in Casillas de Morales
Sep 29 - San Miguel Fiesta in Tuineje
Sep 29 - Fiesta de San Miguel in Morro Jable
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OCTOBER
La Concha Beach, El Cotillo
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8 Oct - N.Sra del Rosario - a public holiday in Puerto del Rosario
11 - 14 Oct - Rainbow Festival in Corralejo
12 Oct - Virgen del Pino Fiesta in Puerto Lajas
12 Oct - Dia de la Hispanidad (Spanish National Day) - a public holiday
11 - 14 Oct - Fiesta de la Peña del Mar in Caleta de Fuste
13 Oct - Batalla de Tamasite in Tuineje
17 Oct - Ntra. Sra. del Rosario Fiesta in La Oliva
19 Oct - San Pedro Alcantara Fiesta in Ampuyenta
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NOVEMBER
Caleta de Fuste in 1977
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1st Nov - Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) - a public holiday
3 Nov - The 4th International Half Marathon on Corralejo Dunes - 9.30am
3 - 6 Nov - Autumn Fiesta in Parque Holandes
7 - 14 Nov - Fiesta of San Diego in Gran Tarajal
8 - 11 Nov - International Kite Festival on Corralejo dunes
19 - 27 Nov La Milagrossa Fiesta in Lajares
13 Nov - Fiesta de San Diego de Alcala in Betancuria
22-24 Nov - 2nd Annual Clown Festival in Gran Tarajal
28-30 Nov - San Andres Fiesta in Tetir
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DECEMBER
Betancuria
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2 - 4 Dec - San Andres Fiesta in Las Parcelas, Puerto del Rosario
6 Dec - Dia de Constitucion(Spanish Constitution Day) - a public holiday
8 Dec - Inmaculada Conception(Day of the Immaculate Conception) - a public holiday
13 Dec - Fiesta de Santa Lucia in Vega de Rio Palmas
25 Dec - Natividad del Senor (Christmas Day)
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Lovely pictures
Superb aren't they ? Caleta in 1977 was my favourite,surreal ?
Great pictures. Caleta looks so weird .
great pics capt cant belive that was caleta in 1977 what a difference it is today..
is there another rainbow party thing in corrie in october again? really enjoyed it last year
I presume that the Rinbow Festival will be an annual event, but I don´t know of any details as yet.
okay, will you let us know the date its on as last year it was the 14th and 15th but it was actually the 15th as they spent half the day on he 14th standing about and when it reached round 5 or 6pm the final decided to finish it off and do the sound checks till around 10 in which i was dissapointed as i only got to see around an hour or 2 or the festival as i had to make the awful trip home
Captain
Fab photos, loved them! many thanks
CG
There are 3 King´s Parades in the major towns on Thursday evening - usually from 5.30pm.
In Caleta, the details are:
Children´s Activities in front of the Tourism Office from 10am - 1pm
KINGS PARADE from 5pm. The 3 Kings ride on their camels from the Geranios Suites Hotel and ends at the Tourism Office. The route passes the El Castillo Commercial Centre and the Barcelo Hotel. Children can meet the Kings to give them their present list.
The Kings arrived in Caleta on 5 Jan at 5pm:
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They arrived by boat in Puerto del Rosario, and were greeted by thousands of people as they paraded along the Avenida Maritima, Calle Secundo Alonso and finished at the Belen (nativity scene) near the bus station:
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Top stuff Captain. Many thanks.
The Kings Consort are appearing in the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium on Wednesday 11 January at 8.30pm. Tickets are 15 euros.
This weekend:
Friday and Saturday night - Fiesta in Ampuyenta
Sunday at midday (football) - CD Corralejo v Marino
Sunday am - OKAPI secondhand market in Puerto del Rosario
This weekend:
Friday and Saturday night - St.Agnes Fiesta in Valle de Santa Iñes
Saturday - Peter Pan (The Musical) in the Puerto Auditorium
Saturday - pre Carnival Party in the Democrats Square in Puerto del Rosario from 10pm
Saturday - Dance in Pajara from 7pm
Sunday - Winter ranking golf tournament at the Las Salinas course
Peter Pan, tomorrow night, is now sold out. 548 tickets sold.
U going Steve ?
I didn´t go as I was down south! I missed the Union Puerto game as well.
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I didn´t go as I was down south!
I missed the Union Puerto game as well Disgraceful...........[:0]
great thread many thanks
Hi all, just a quick question about Los Molinos and those little houses close to the shore, don't those houses get battered by swells and surf?
The family of a Spanish friend of ours,owns one of them and they´ve never mentioned any problems down there. I think that the steeply shelving pebble beach offers a lot of protection.
The Candelaria festivities are on in La Oliva and Gran Tarajal this week. A holiday in those areas on Thursday - it´s a big religious day with processions. Before and after Thursday there´s events, parties and other celebrations.
It´s the III Bombazo Latino La Oliva 2012 in the Plaza in La Oliva tonight from 11pm. Admission is 5 euros to see 3 groups - Combo Dominicano from Gran Canaria, Malibu Band (Tenerife) and Grupo Bomba from Fuerteventura.
At 5pm today, Union Puerto play Hurazan Z at the Los Pozos ground in Puerto del Rosario. 4 euros admission.
Brilliant photo's captain keep them coming.
Does anyone know if the date for the 2012 music festival in Cotillo has been confirmed?
I haven´t heard anything yet. It´s usually April time when it gets a mention. If it´s on it´s usually the first weekend in July.
Thanks for that. Looking forward to it and would like to get some friends over for it, the Irish band last year were a hoot!
Great post. Thanks a lot. Caleta de Fuste in 77 really IS weird. my fav is Betancuria, though.Interesting for the travels is may. We haven't ever been there that time of year. The Antigua Craft Fair looks interesting. Hopefully we'll catch that.
is there a car rally this year? went to one a couple of years ago but i think it was in november time we saw it.
Yes, there will be car rallies on the island, but I haven´t seen the published dates yet. They link in with the Fiestas in the various towns.
When I know the dates I´ll put them on the Calendar.
Great pics, arriving 21/04/12 really excited.
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Hello! I like your Photos Captain. Fuerteventura is a paradise!!!!!!!! :D
Lava Rock Kids Lajares Gig:
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I'm new to this site, but my family and I love Fuerteventura, mainly the costa calma area, we have visited on three occasions and intend more visits. Just thought I'd say, the pics are wonderful.
A good event to watch!
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Any more info about any San Juan Bautista Fiestas in June?
The details of the San Juan Fiesta in El Matorral are on this link - http://www.puertodelrosario.org/35017fic/ficheros/documentos/docu_2874_1514.pdf
Thanks!
There´s a Chess tournament on at the Atlantico Centre, Caleta de Fuste this weekend:
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"9 June - Car Rally at the Slalom Circuit, Antigua. First race 12.15 and 2nd race at 15.00"
We'd really lie to go to this, but can't find te circuit on Google Earth or elsewhere. Any tips, anyone? Is it signposted from Antigua centre or on the way there from Corralejo?
Will be our first visit "inland" - do we need to take machetes, a tent and emergency rations, or is it quite civilised?[:)]
Sheila
The raly circuit is at Los Alares, which is just south of Caleta de Fuste (between Las Salinas and Pozo Negro. As you drive down the FV-2 it´s on the right.
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Found it, thanks, and had a good time there. Nice to see that sort of racing again and a really fantastic spot for it.
For those who don't know about it, it's against-the-clock around a very twisty dirt track. Here, almost the whole of the track from start to finish is in a bowl, with the spectators on raised ground around it. There are three cars out on the track, so there's always something going on. Mind you, the dust they raise (despite the damping down done by a lorry) means that they do sometimes disappear in a cloud, particularly when they have a bit of an off.
I think it may be called "rally sprint" in the UK, but I'm not sure. I used to do the same sport in the UK many years ago, but on tarmac rather than dirt. We called it a "twisty sprint" then, or a "hill-climb" if the track did, in fact, go uphill all or most of the way.
Great fun, even if you don't participate.
Sheila
These are a couple of pictures I took at the circuit last year:
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There are a lot of Fiestas on this weekend:
1. San Pedro in Guisgey
2. San Pedro Pescador in Las Playitas
3. Sagrado Corazon in Puerto del Rosario
4. San Marcial in Majada Marcial in Puerto del Rosario
5. San Buenaventura in Betancuria
6. Ntra. Snra. de Regla in Pajara.
Sunday evening would be a good time to visit Pajara, as there's a traditional Romaria and Baile de Taifas from 5pm onwards.
It´s the free Fuerteventura en Musica Concert this weekend in El Cotillo.
The Moscow Ballet are performing Sleeping Beauty in the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium at 9pm on Friday 20 July 2012.
Tomorrow sees the start of free Beach games on the main Caleta de Fuste beach and at the Atlantico Commercial Centre beach in Caleta.
Bouncy castles, activities from 10am - 1.30pm, with a foam party on the main Caleta beach.
They are on every Friday during July and August.
There is a Summer Sports Weekend at the Atlantico Commercial Centre in Caleta de Fuste this weekend 13-15 July.
Captain,just wondering if you know if after the tragic events of last year if the Manjanicho carnival is going ahead.we know a few people who were affected and would guess that the anniversary will fall around when we are next out (sept 8).Dont want to embarrass ourselves by not showing due respect. Thanks
I would have thought that I'd go ahead. There'll probably be a Rembrance service incorporated into the Fiesta.
I'll post on here if I find out anything.
Thanks Captain, Brilliant as always
A public holiday in Corralejo and the La Oliva area tomorrow - it's the religiuos day for the Fiesta de Ntra. Snra. del Carmen.
They'll be taking to the sea in all kinds of boats in the afternoon, after the religious parade.
The Moscow Ballet perform Sleeping Beauty at the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium on Friday 20 July. Tickets are 35 euros.
There's a Music..Chill Out event on the main beach in Caleta de Fuste on Friday 27 July.
It starts at 6.30pm with live music, dancing and a DJ. There are free mojitos from 6.30 - 8.30pm.
There's a variety of different events on in Caleta de Fuste on Saturday 28 July 2012.
At the Plaza, there are children's activities from 10 - 12; and an exhibition of motorbikes from 12 - 7pm.
At the Atlantico Commercial Center there is an ehhibition of tuning cars from 12 - 5pm, and dancing groups from 12 - 8pm.
There is a spinning class next to the Geranios Hotel from 10-11am.
At the El Castillo Shopping Centre there is an exhibition of vintage cars from 12- 5pm; and a fashion show from 8-9pm.
On the beach there are beach games from 10 - 12; and a water and foam party, and a DJ, from 3.30 - 5.30pm.
All free events!
A Summer Party is being held at the Atlantico Commercial Center in Caleta de Fuste (the beach side) from 9.30pm.
A free event featuring Las Salvapantallas (international hits), a Queen tribute, Grupo Bomba and 2 DJ's.
There's a 4x4 Trials event in Tiscamanita on 5 August 2012, as part of the San Marcos Fiesta in the village. It starts at 11.30am.
There are local Fiestas this week in La Matilla, El Roque and Triquivijiate.
There are a lot of local Fiestas on this week.
Wednesday 15 August is a Public Holiday to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Banks and public buildings will be closed, as will be Mercadona. Other shops will be open.
captain make sure the pubs are open on the 15th!!!! if i get there n there all closed world war 3 will break out!!!!!
The Buen Viaje Fiesta is still on in El Cotillo.
There's an all night Verbena tonight, and also on Friday night.
Tomorrow morning (Friday 31 August) from 09.00 – 14.00 in the public plaza in front of the Hotel Barceló, in Caleta de Fuste, there will be a small charity market that is being held by a local association, Asociación Majorera Humanitaria Cultural (MAHUCU). The money they raise will go to local families with children who have problems & special needs.
There are Fiesta events on this week in Antigua. The main events will be on Friday and Saturday night, with the religious day being on Sunday 8th.
Just a reminder that Friday 14 September is a Public Holiday on Fuerteventura to celebrate the patron saint of the island, Ntra. Snra. de La Peña.
Schools, public buildings etc will be closed.
It's the Rosario Fiesta in Puerto del Rosario at the moment.
Events are on every night, usually at the Recinto Ferial where there is also a funfair.
The Fiesta continues in Puerto.
Cheap fair rides tonight from 6pm - 2 euros for adults and 1 euro for children.
Caleta's Fiesta to celebrate the local patron saint - Ntra. Sra. de la Peña del Mar is on from 11 - 14 October 2012.
The main events are:
Thursday 11 October
21.00 Opening ceremony of the 2012 Fishing tournament at the marquee in the harbour.
Friday 12 October
09.00 Start of the Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
10.30 Start of the VII Open Golf Tournament at the Las Salinas course
17.00 Boats return from the fishing competition at the harbour
18.30 Parade through the streets of Caleta with the Mafasca Steel Band. It starts opposite the Pan Tarajal bakery and goes round Caleta and up to the marquee by the main bus stop at the Recinto Ferial.
19.30 Childrens and Musical Show performed by Thomas Cook's Animatioon teams
22.00 Live music in the Marquee at the Recinto Ferial with Vinnie & Paul, 5 Senses Band, tributes and music from Fito and Fitipaldis and Th Fuleke Band
Saturday 13 October
08.00 2nd day of the VII Open Golf at the Fuerteventura Golf Club
09.00 2nd day of the Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
10.00 1st rowing race on the sea near the harbour
11.30 Children's party with bouncy castles, workshops and music, with Jiribillia, on the main beach in Caleta
13.00 Foam Party for children on the main beach in Caleta
17.00 Fishing boats return to the harbour
18.00 Awards Ceremony in the marquee at the harbour, followed bya performance from the group La Taifa
20.00 Awards ceremony for the Golf Tournament at the Fuerteventura Gran Casino
24.00 Late night dancing and party with Grupo Bomba and Orchestra El Combo Dominican from Gran Canaria
24.15 Firework Display
Sunday 14 October
10.00 Eucharist religious procession and service in the marquee at the harbour
11.00 Children's Fishing Competition in the harbour. Meet at the marquee.
11.30 Local Folk Dancing and performances at the marquee in the harbour.
13.00 The end of the children's fishing competition, followed by prize giving.
14.00 Lunch time! Food for all participants and organizers.
Am I right in thinking it's the Lobos to Corralejo swim tomorrow? If so, do you know when we ought to be there to have any chance of seeing anything of what's going on?
Sorry Sheila, I missed the above post last week. Did you see the swimmers? My friends's daughter came 1st in the Ladies race.
Quote from: captain sensible on October 20, 2012, 18:54:54 PM
Sorry Sheila, I missed the above post last week. Did you see the swimmers? My friends's daughter came 1st in the Ladies race.
Not to worry, we did catch it, thanks. We went first for an Irish breakfast at Poitin Stil, then back to the bar just by the finish line.
Actually, the best bit was before any of the swimmers arrived: I think the tide was unseasonally high as first of all the inflatable archway (the finish) started to wobble, then it fell flat in the water as the organisers dived for the computers, cables, sound system, monitors... before they got wet. In the end, the inflatable was abandoned and removed moments before the first (male) swimmers arrived. Great fun! :D
We didn't actually see too much of the finish as we were sitting, and everyone came and stood in front of us! :( Still, the ambiance was great. I met the woman who came last this morning. :)
Thursday 1 November is a public holiday to celebrate All Souls Day.
8 - 11 November is the International Kite Festival on the dunes.
There are two public holidays this week on Fuerteventura. Thursday 6 December celebrates Constitution Day and Saturday 8 December celebrates the Immaculate Conception.
Is anything likely to happen? "Constitution Day" sounds like a national holiday, similar to 14th July in France (the "storming of the Bastille" day). Are there festivities planned or is it just another excuse for workers to down tools?
No celebrations, Sheila. Just a down tools day ::). Schools take the 7th of December off as well ( it's called the Day of the Student)to make a long holiday!
There's a Christmas Market in the Plaza in Caleta de Fuste on Sunday 23 December 16.00 - 21.00.
Santa will be there plus Disney characters. Free bouncy castles. Plus live music and Christmas Music.