Fuerteventura (The Canary Islands). I stayed in Corralejo which is a small but busy town that offers something for everyone.

When you’re allergic to gluten and want to maintain a healthy diet holidays can be more of a nightmare than a relaxing experience. I had such a good experience in The Canary Islands that I wanted to share my coeliac friendly adventure. For those you that are able to eat gluten (lucky people) you may still find my post useful as it gives recommendations for self catering & eating out.

Self- catering

Since getting very sick in Cuba I vowed to go self -catering on future trips to minimise the risk of gluten attack. Self-catering in Fuerteventura is easy! The local supermarkets (Mercadona being the largest & generally cheapest) have a wide range of fresh produce. All coeliac friendly products are labelled sin gluten so choosing products is really straight forward & not as time consuming as you might think.

I was able to buy bread, pasta and meat all labelled sin gluten. Other items included Spanish tortilla, tofu and spinach & turkey burgers. The only breakfast product I could not find in any of the supermarkets was oats so if you still want your porridge at breakfast then take sachets in your suitcase.

Eating out

The hungry highlight of my holiday was the pizzeria that catered for gluten free. I was able to enjoy delicious, freshly baked pizza knowing that I was not going to get sick. The Pizzeria is located in the square in Corralejo, this is without doubt worth a visit (or 3 in my case!). https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g580322-d7019108-Reviews-PIZZERIA_PEPERONE-Corralejo_La_Oliva_Fuerteventura_Canary_Islands.html

If you love fresh fish then you will be in heaven in Corralejo because the catch comes from the harbour straight into the restaurants. Just remember to check that sauces are gluten free.

I love coffee and tried numerous cafes, many of which offered a gluten free cake option, arguably better choice than in the UK. My favourite was Secreto Del Sur which served amazing coffee and divine gluten free cakes, they even had handmade protein balls! This is also a great place for breakfast and staff are happy to answer any questions you have about ingredients, which are clearly displayed on the counter too. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g580322-d1507451-Reviews-Secreto_del_SurCorralejo_La_Oliva_Fuerteventura_Canary_Islands.html

I ventured outside of Corralejo on a few occasions over the week and must mention The Ocean Deli in El Cotillo which is worth the drive (less than half an hour from Corralejo). If you like surfing then this is a perfect place to visit. If you do not want to surf but are looking for gluten free fresh food then you must visit here! The ocean deli serve freshly cooked gluten free options and a wide range of smoothies & juices. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1047914-d7112022-Reviews-Ocean_Deli-El_Cotillo_La_Oliva_Fuerteventura_Canary_Islands.html

Treats

One word….SMOOY!! This creamy amazing froyo is gluten free (all flavours)! Best gluten free treat I have ever found on a trip. There is also a large selection of toppings to choose from, many of which are gluten free.

Please let me know if you have any questions about Fuerteventura by emailing me at lisadglutenfree@gmail.com

One final note, if you take nuts then be prepared to share them with the squirrels!

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