Costa Calma is a
true beach resort, having been built adjacent to a
mile long section at the start of the white sandy
beaches that run for about twelve miles from Costa
Calma to Morro Jable. The colourful seas that lap the
shores of this part of Fuerteventura are relatively
benign and the area as a whole is very popular with
beach lovers and wind surfers. The length of the
resort means that it has no real central area to Costa
Calma, but there are several shopping centres with
restaurants and shops that act as a nucleus for the
immediate vicinity.
The original town
was built around a small village called Cañada Del
Rio, though it is now difficult to see how the
original pueblo fitted into the landscape. The
attraction for the tourism industry was the sandy
beaches, but care was taken when the resort was
being developed to make sure that countryside did
not disappear under concrete. The built up areas of
Costa Calma are separated from each other by a green
zone that runs the length of the resort. This
provides a haven for wildlife, and we spotted
several European Hoopoes. This greenbelt provides a
pleasant area to walk through during the day, but on
a dark night it is a little spooky. It does not take
too much imagination to feel that any second the
trees are likely to talk to you.
The beach at Costa
Calma, which is cleaned daily, is long enough for
early morning joggers to have a decent workout by
running the length of it a couple of times. Early each
morning joggers, nordic walkers (nordic walking
involves the use of poles similar to those used by
skiers) and swimmers can be seen taking their morning
exercise. Later in the day the beach at Costa Calma
has more of a relaxed feel to it as the sunbathers
relax in the sunshine.
One of the events
in Costa Calma that does act as a focal point is the
Sunday morning market. This is a colourful, crowded
affair that starts about 9 and carries on until early
afternoon. The whole range of goods that you would
expect to find on a holiday island is available from
the stallholders who represent numerous nationalities.
Attractions that are also close by are the Risco Del
Paso beach (Sotavente) down at the Jandia peninsula
which is a haven for water sports and wind surfing.
The Oasis Park wildlife park and zoo is also on the
outskirts of town and is a renowned animal and plant
sanctuary.
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