What to expect
Winter & Summer Sun
Soak up the Canaries sunshine
Sea Facing Hotel
Fabulous sea views
Island Hopping
Island hop to Lanzarote
All Inclusive Package
Four-star all inclusive stay
About this trip...
Escape the daily grind on our sun break to the stunning Canary Island of Fuerteventura. We stay in the beautiful resort of Costa Caleta at the recently renovated all inclusive four-star Elba Sara Beach & Golf Resort; a firm Solos favourite! With gorgeous weather year-round, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind with your fellow solo travellers.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's Included
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Twin/double sea view room for single use with private facilities
All-inclusive; All Meals, Drinks & Snacks (Christmas & New Year Gala Dinner - Dec only)
Welcome drink & information meeting
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
What's extra:
- Insurance see here
Fuerteventura - Costa Caleta
3000 hours of sunshine a year
Fuerteventura is the closest Canary Island to the African coast, with only 100km separating the ‘Punta de la Entallada’ on its west coast from Cape Juby in Morocco, and is the second largest (after Tenerife) of all the islands. With 3000 hours of sunshine a year, the climate is very similar to Florida and Mexico which are on the same latitude, making the island a great choice for some guaranteed sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Beautiful Beaches & stunning landscapes
Thought to be the oldest of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura’s strangely contoured landscape has evolved from various volcanic episodes. The island is renowned for its beautiful turquoise waters, as well as its numerous vast sand dunes and long, sandy beaches – considered some of the finest in Europe.
Modern Resort
We are based in the modern resort of Costa Caleta, one of the most popular on the island. This laid-back, relaxed resort is comprised mainly of low-rise, whitewashed accommodation and hotels fringing the sheltered horseshoe shaped bay of sweeping golden sands. When you aren't soaking up the rays, the resort has a variety of shops, cafés and lively bars to sample. At night, the pace is low-key, perfect for a stroll after dinner in the warm evening air along the seafront to admire the picturesque 18th-Century watchtower and castle overlooking the marina.
Sightseeing
If you fancy a change of scene, a short bus ride away is the island’s capital, Puerto del Rosario, a bustling traditional Canarian port, which is easily walkable, and known for its strange collection of over 100 quirky sculptures by local and international artists which are dotted around the town. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can do a quick island hop over to neighbouring Lanzarote.
Plenty to do
- Take a boat tour around the island
- Embark on a catamaran cruise
- Visit neighbouring Lanzarote by ferry
Accommodation
Elba Sara Beach & Golf Resort Four-star - Costa Caleta
Renovated in December 2023, this friendly hotel, is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday, enjoying an enviable location overlooking the ocean and the long sandy beach. The hotel sits in its own beautifully maintained grounds and has two large outdoor pools (one of which is heated in the winter) with plenty of sunbeds dotted around the spacious sun terraces.
Facilities include
Facilities include swimming pools, 3 restaurants including Albatros buffet restaurant, La Nonna Italian restaurant, Tucan & Tex Mex restaurant, bars, evening entertainment, fitness room, a tennis court, 'adult-only' solarium by the sea with premium sunbeds, Balinese beds and lifestyle furniture and free Wi-Fi throughout. Preferential access to the nearby Thalasso Spa Espirides at the Sheraton Hotel offers a menu of treatments and massages (charges apply). Please note it is recommended that a reusable water bottle is taken for use around the hotel as they now offer water dispensers in the bars and restaurants to reduce their plastic waste.
Room includes
All rooms are well-furnished and have en-suite bathroom, a private balcony or terrace and sea view (other than ground floor). Amenities include air-conditioning, 55 inch satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a telephone, tea & coffee facilities, safe (payable locally €4 per day), minibar (on request) and hairdryer.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Transfer Time
The transfer from the airport to the hotel is approximately 10 minutes.
Passports and visas
A full 10-year passport is required, valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday.
All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Spain Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Health requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Spain
Currency
Euro
More to Explore
These are just a few of the tours, which may be available to you depending on the time of year and the numbers interested. Full details of all the excursions available will be advised at the Information Meeting. Prices may vary, depending on numbers etc and are only a guideline. All tours should be paid for in euros or sterling only. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you.
Please note:- Optional excursions are not guaranteed and are based on minimum numbers. The prices quoted are guideline only and may involve other non-Solos holidaymakers.
Island Tour
This full day will enable us to explore the island of Fuerteventura, visiting La Pared, Ajuy, Ermita de la Peña, Pajara, Betancuria, Vega Rio Palma, Antigua and a goats' farm.Cost: Approximately Euro 55.00 (including lunch)
Catamaran Boat Trip
Including lunch. Don’t forget your camera, swim wear and sun tan cream. Cost: Approximately Euro 54.00
Dress Code
Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day for Summer months.. Casual “layers” for the autumn and spring months and a warm jacket Medium weights for Winter is recommended for the cool mornings and evenings. Comfortable shoes are a “must” for sightseeing. The hotel prefers reasonably smart dress for dinner – gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and a formal shirt. Beach towels are available from reception. A €5 deposit is to be paid and will only be charged if towels are not returned at the end of the week.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €25.00.
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate percentage to add on.
