Adjacent to the wild beauty of Fuerteventura?s Corralejo Natural Park, overlooking a shimmering Atlantic bay, and the protected Lobos island, is the 5-star Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahía Real. It?s a foodie spa resort, that?s designed to offer couples and families with everything one might need for a relaxing and indulging Canary Islands holiday.

Yet endeavour to temporarily resist the allure of the gourmet restaurants, trendy beach club, and the family swimming pools, and head out to explore one of the most surprising island of this Spanish archipelago, writes Andrew Forbes.

Spain?s Canary Islands have long been a favourite with holiday-makers, thanks to their all-year round temperate climate, and sunshine that is pretty much assured each day. A relatively short flight from Northern Europe, these volcanic islands, off the west coast of Africa have evolved into some of the world?s most successful vacation destinations. Fuerteventura
Yet contrary to perceived wisdom, not all of the Canaries are over-developed. Wild natural landscapes, uncrowded beaches that run for kilometres; and a fascinating historic centre makes Fuerteventura special. Lovers of surfing need no introduction this island of broad golden beaches and powerful surf; and increasingly, Fuerteventura is being recognised for its attractions as a family holiday destination.
Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahía Real
Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahía Real has been the pioneer for 5-star luxury on the island for the last decade or more....