Hotel Ereza Mar in Fuerteventura
Great location, sea view room looks out to the ocean and rocky coastline. However, all rooms face internal courtyard where the entertainment takes place so quite noisy. Does stop by 11pm and can't say it really bothered me except I couldn't listen to my radio while the music was playing.
Food was fairly standard for Spanish buffets but restaurant not very accessible. Had to go down 5 quite high steps to access the restaurant (no alternative option for wheelchairs) and then 4-5 more to get to food. Everything was self service and no pots for tea or coffee so got used to cold tea in the mornings by the time I'd got tea, milk, water toast, fruit (for later) and breakfast. Fortunately there was a ramp so I could carry stuff in too hands.
On the plus side wine was included with dinner even on half board. However, it was not allowed to finish the wine with a cigarette afterwards and no one could explain why.
Room was very nice but lacked storage space, hanging area was only high enough for short tops so any dresses had to be hung on the outside of the wardrobe. Only one drawer. Can't decide if the bed was comfortable or not, felt as of I was rolling uphill when I tried to turn over but I had no problem sleeping. Way too many pillows, 4 on the bed with 4 extra cushions that I just piled up on the floor.
Shower was brilliant, walk in rainfall shower, although the rest of the bathroom was a bit small.
Had to pay for use of the safe €3 per day with €20 deposit and in quite an awkward position under a shelf.
Pool was lovely, cold when you first went in but definitely heated and comfortable once you were in. Not too chlorinated which was good as I forgot my goggles.
Resort Caleta de Fuste
Very quiet resort with no major attractions nearby. A few bars and restaurants around but mostly of the fast food, "lager lout" mentality, (although that might be a bit cruel as most people were well behaved) and not a lot happening before 10am.
Mixture of rocky coves and sandy beaches and nicely paved walkway. Very few trips to take, one company seemed to do everything and €49 for a dolphin boat trip seemed expensive.
Buses not easily accessible, over half a mile to bus stop and not as easy to understand as most Spanish buses. No sign inside to tell you the stop and no app to tell you times. The one bus I did catch was fine but the step to get onto it was very challenging so I was a bit reluctant to try again.
Being on the east of the island the only direct bus was to Puerto del Rosario which didn't appear to have much to tempt me.
Weather
Not as hot as I'd expected, definitely not as warm as Lanzarote at Christmas and I could have done with warmer clothes, including my raincoat!

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