Its Tapas Time

My family members and friends have nicknamed me El Greedo. I cant help it that when I'm in Spain or the Canaries I cant resist just trying out the local tapas bars even between meals. Theres something about these little appetizing snacks that could tempt me to spend more than if I'd gone for a full blown meal.
This winter has been an extremely busy time for the resorts in the Canaries. Of course mainland Europe can be a bit cold for dropping our clothing in winter months. Although I've had reports of some strange sunny days in Spain should you get in a sheltered spot the weather isn't guaranteed till later on in springtime.
The outstanding resort of Eagle Peak run by Peter Pledger is doing exceptionally well and is getting many repeat bookings. Additionally, the Skinny Dippers resort on Majorca is bringing many repeat customers run by Grant and Jordi.
The Vera Playa Hotel and the self catering complexes of Bahia Vera and Vera Natura are old time favourites in Vera Playa the resort that would like to be Agde but on a smaller scale.
I've just got back from a "Busmans Naturist Holiday" visiting our Fuerteventura and Lanzarote resorts. After saying our hellos to Susanne Duffner and her mom and father who possess this glorious place it was off to the fabulous cliff top restaurant for our late evening meal. We remained in the hotel rooms this time which had amazing sea views over the Playa Esquinzo beach. Breakfast the next morning was taken again on the restaurant terrace with the lovely ocean view and beach beneath.
beach party of call was the tranquil El Cotillo fishing village on the north west coast. This village is well-known for the beautiful blue water lagoons and white sand beaches. We were staying in the Cotillo Sunset flats that are right on one of the lagoon shores and are blessed not only with a swimming pool but also a hot tub although for textile use only. The sundown from the ocean facing apartment patios are amazing .Opposite this complex is the La Concha beach and lagoon where the exceptional beach bar/eatery does a roaring trade. This shore has a tendency to be a combination of naturist and fabrics but merely a little further north towards the lighthouse the next lagoon tends to be totally naturist and when we were there I suppose there must have been at least 50 naked couples and families.
We set off for Corralejo which is about a twenty minute drive from Cotillo to visit the "Gallery" that's a much sort after property for naturist wanting a private villa with pool yet only a few metres from the clothes optional "Flag Beach". When we arrived our second hire car was waiting for us for our 40 minute journey to Charco del Palo which is the village in the north east of the isle. Charco is a hamlet of approximately 500 properties which range from studios on complexes with pools to luxurious private villas. One villa I seen had a lift inside that travelled through an incredible circular library from the ground floor indoor pool to the living accommodation on the upper floors. Other villas like Villa Stropek and also the two Casa Rondas are available for rent and have a dedicated client base who book year upon year. beach girl and bungalows at Charco are always in great demand. Sitting on the terrace you can frequently see dolphins leaping out of the water.
Our next stop off was the incredible Famara beach where the wild seas in many cases are packed with surfers and kite surfers. Its fine to be nude on the beach and have something fascinating to observe while getting the beams. Famara has some very good seafood restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. beach girl which sounds a little dodgy is named after the 2000 foot mountain range just behind the seashore. The food is anything but risky and is freshly caught that day.


The villas and bungalows have separate terraces which are private enough for sunbathing.
Viva Espana
Steve Clarke)