Fuerteventura Oasis Park: the largest Cactus Botanical Garden in Europe
Fuerteventura, the most African island of the Canaries, is especially surprising because of its great variety of landscapes and its remarkable biodiversity. For this reason, for those interested in its ecosystem and environment, the island offers different opportunities to practice a different kind of tourism. One of these alternatives is the visit to the Botanical Gardens.
Oasis Park Botanical Gardens has several volcanic remains that belong to Miocene (fourth geological era), 86 vascular plant species growing wild and several species such as “guirres” (small vultures), or Berberia falcon, among many others. A fauna quite similar to the one we can find in the rest of Fuerteventura, except for a few exotic species that can only be found in the Botanical Gardens and Zoo.
Route through Estepona Murals
Estepona Artistic Murals Route (Malaga) is adding a new work to its collection by the French artist Eric Aman. “Angel, the diver”, has been painted on a building of Tres Banderas neighbourhood. Twenty works are already part of this great project where the facades of buildings become large canvases.
National and international artists including Anna Cecilia Salinas, Francisco Alarcon, Nestor Plada, Juan Jose Sanpedro, Conchi Alvarez, Elena Aguilera, Javier Infantes and the Moraga Collective have contributed with their works including ‘Sea and Mountain’, ‘Three Flags’, ‘The Televisions’, ‘Saint Isidore the Farmer’, ‘Spring’, ‘El Cid’, ‘Armed Forces’, ‘Blas Infante-Picasso’ and ‘The Remedies’.
In this particular case, Erin Aman is a painter and sculptor with a great international exposure that has monumental works in several cities including Siena, Livorno, Montevideo and Madrid. His work is also featured in San Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City.
"Fuerteventura SUP Challenge"
On September 5, 6 and 7 the best SUP Waves and Race riders on the island and other great competitors at national and international level will gather in the island of Fuerteventura for the second edition of Fuerteventura SUP Challenge. The amazing conditions that the island lends for the practice of water sports will make this competition possible, fulfilling the highest expectations of the competitors.
The first day the competition will kick start with the Waves category, the exact location will be confirmed during the previous days to the competition, depending on the wind and wave conditions. Majanicho, Punta Elena or Generoso are some of the possible locations. The Race championship will take place on Corralejo Viejo Beach during the 6th and 7th with Long Distance and Sprint tests.
Also, during the same days Corralejo Viejo will be open to the general public to witness this fantastic event.
Escape to Motril
Motril is nestled on the south of the province of Granada, between the mountainous border of Sierra Lujar and the Mediterranean Sea. It is located between Malaga and Almeria and is the only port of exit to the sea within the whole province.
It is the ideal place to escape in summer: the summer months are hot and with the bustle and hustle comes the life and joy to Motril since hordes of people come to swim in its numerous beaches.
Dine at Fuerteventura
The cuisine is an essential component of the Spanish culture, as well as a permanent source of wealth and creativity.
Elba Palace Golf & Vital Hotel is aware of our valuable culinary patrimony and therefore wants to make the most of its hotels and locations to bring the best produce from the land and concentrate the best culinary options. Until September, you will be able to enjoy discounts in the most sophisticated restaurants on the island and great dinner options with the promotion Elba Dine Around.
Would you like to try other restaurants around the island at the best prices?
To start the day full of energy, Cafetería Hoyo 10 is worth a visit. Buffet breakfast with cold and hot dishes elaborated with the freshest and most selected ingredients. It has a casual vibe where you can also enjoy lunch, an appetitive or a tipple in its large terrace with unbeatable views to the Golf Course, the sea and Fuerteventura.
And for dinner…