Where we stayed in Fuerteventura – La Pared (former Powered by Playitas)

In Fuerteventura, Sister T and I stayed at La Pared Powered by Playitas, a resort located in the small village of La Pared on the island’s west coast. If you’re from Europe, you’ve probably heard of Playitas, the large sports resort on the east side of Fuerteventura. La Pared, both the village and the resort, offers a quieter, more intimate vibe while maintaining the same focus on sports and training. So how did we end up here?
Well, Sister T wanted to go on a trip, but she insisted on traveling from Billund without any stopovers along the way, and she also had a number of requirements regarding destinations, so that left us with Fuerteventura, which wasn’t a bad choice at all.

We found a great deal for La Pared and booked the smallest room type at the resort. To our surprise, the room felt more like a holiday apartment, complete with a semi-separate bedroom, a cozy living room, and a private patio. Breakfast was included, so each morning we had a breakfast buffet to look forward to.

We did not order half board for our stay, as we wanted to see, what the food was like, before committing. Though except for the hotel restaurant, the dining options nearby are very limited, so you are basically stuck with the hotel buffet. We had dinner at the buffet twice, and it is not as bad as it sounds,. There is a good selection of food with different dishes each day, fresh fruit, and several cakes and desserts, and the standard was pretty much in line with what you would expect from a midrange resort hotel. Though I’m happy that we rented a car, so we got to try some of the delicious restaurants on the island too.

We were a bit concerned, that we would be the only non-fitness-buffs at the resort, but it was very relaxed. While a lot of people were in their gym clothes 24/7, there were also people like my sister and I, who just wanted to do a little yoga and hang out by the pool. The pool (+pool bar) is very nice, and there is also a lagoon beach near the hotel. It is only possible to get to the beach, when it is low tide, and when the tide is high, the beach disappears. Because of the strong currents, the red flag is up all the time, so you can’t go swimming, but you can go for a walk along the beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Would I stay here again? Absolutely! As long as you have a rental car (a must-have), it’s a great place to stay and a good base for exploring the rest of the island. You’ll find plenty of peace and quiet here, making it the perfect spot to unwind. There’s access to great workouts if you want to stay active, a beautiful pool to relax by, and a stunning beach just a short walk away. Plus, the breakfast buffet is delicious and the perfect way to start your day.

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