Finding Atlantis: by Anthony Fortune
Spain has always been a first choice for my holidays but Fuerteventura was never on my list of places to visit. However, when I came across pictures of the island and the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahía Real, I was blown away – so I headed off to discover what this sun-kissed isle had to offer.
One of the oldest of the mid-Atlantic Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a destination for sun, beach and water sports enthusiasts. It didn’t even exist 20 million years ago when a volcanic eruption forced it out of the waves. And the tourist industry is one of the biggest benefactors of this geological miracle – thanks to the islanders’ famous openness to people from all around the world.
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Here is a view of the old capital Betancourier. It is well worth the trip through the "mountains" to visit and this village and the scenery viewed on the way is just stunning.
Don’t be put off by the big waves – learning to surf is a great experience, and the kids can join in the fun too, as GARY QUINN found out when he took to the sea off Fuerteventura for a holiday packed with plenty of thrills and spills
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