Bungalows Coloradamar

Lovely spacious apartment on a quiet complex, exactly as others have described. Didn’t believe we’d have 2 full bathrooms but there really are! (all apartments are the same). The only reason we didn’t give 5 stars was because our balcony (at back, front opened onto pool) was directly beside the road, overlooked by passing traffic and the shopping centre opposite. It’s a pity there couldn’t be a low fence (on top of the wall) to give a little more privacy. Despite being on the road, and next to the pool, the sound insulation (and A/C) was great so we weren’t disturbed. Overall great accommodation.

Can’t fault the complex. We had a 2 bed, 2 bathroom bungalow. Was spotless and cleaned 5 days out of 7. Nice outside area with table and chairs to eat if you so wish plus a couple of sun loungers. Pool area was immaculate. Hardly anyone there when we went. Opens 9am till 6pm. Plenty of sun beds. It was heated when we arrived (only between Nov and End of may)… tad cold but once you got in and swam a length it was fine! Valentina works in reception 9-2 daily. She was fantastic. So friendly and welcoming and gave lots of ideas and honest feedback on where to go or not. Weather was 25-28c. It is cloudy in the mornings usually which blows over. Can be windy. The heat and sun goes on later so we were up on the room sunbeds until 7.30pm most nights, with a glass of wine and nibbles. It’s a 4-5 minute walk to a supermarket to get the basics and a few bars and restaurants. There is a bus stop outside the complex main entrance. You get the number 30 and it goes in a loop around Playa Blanca for 1 euro 40 per person. To leave the complex, the buses run at quarter past and quarter too, every hour. On the return leg, they run at 0’clock and half past…. And they are reliable. It’s a 25 minute walk to the marina and about 40 minutes to a decent beach. The main high street area is about 1 hour walk…. Or 15 minutes on the bus! In Playa Blanca, there is a market in the marina every weds and Sat. The main shopping street has your usual supermarkets, duty free places etc. do not bother with the Rubicón shopping centre… complete rubbish. If you go to the port, you can catch a ferry to Fuertaventura. They go every hour near enough for about 38 euros each and takes approx 35 minutes to cross the sea. Correlajo is the port you come into. Some nice restaurants but it is small and you can walk the place in a good 3-4 hours. So many different types of supermarket. Best one is either the superdino near the main bus terminal or the Spar on the main high street. Both have a good selection of fresh meat and fish counter. If you want really good fish, go down to the port and there is a fish shop open until 1pm… check out the langoustines which are bigger than your hand! There is every choice of food options available to you here. We don’t go British when on holiday. The places we went and recommend are: Furancho do Tono- 4 mins walk from complex next to the small supermarket. Try the octopus, the languostines and pork cheeks… went here twice Le Petit Jardin- in the marina. French. We had the best steak we’ve ever had here Buenos Aires Grill- above Le Petit. Had a mixed bbq grill of different meats and sausages Citurna- literally 3 mins walk up the hill from the complex. A tad expensive but the food was quality. Latin and sushi infusion influence La Taberna- tapas. The rabbit stew was great. We had about 6 dishes in total and it was priced reasonably well. There was one more tapas place above Le Petit which I can’t remember. The taps here was better than La Taberna.

Upon arrival, we were told that we had been upgraded, which was a lovely surprise. We stayed in bungalow 16, which had a Jacuzzi, BBQ, and beautiful sea views. I had been slightly concerned about the beds, as previous reviews mentioned needing to request toppers, but ours already had them—definitely a bonus. We found two restaurants that we really enjoyed. The first was Furancho do Tono, next to the HiperDino supermarket. The food was fabulous, and the atmosphere was great, with a mix of locals and visitors creating a lively vibe. The second restaurant we were impressed with was Carpe Diem—very tasty food, and they even had a lovely non-alcoholic piña colada on the menu. Next door, there’s a bar/eatery called Paulo’s Bar. Paul, the owner, is fantastic—very welcoming and always smiling. Local transport was easy to use. The number 30 bus stops right opposite Caybeach Papagayos, which was very convenient. It costs €1.40 per person and takes you around the whole loop—we stayed on for a full ride and saw places we otherwise wouldn’t have. If you want to visit Puerto Calero, you can take the number 30 to the bus station and then change to the 161. It’s a lovely place to visit. We also visited the marina (which has a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays). As mentioned in other reviews, it may be a bit far if you have mobility issues, but it’s worth it—plenty of places to eat and drink, great ice cream, or simply sit and watch the world go by. If you’re looking for a quiet location with restaurants, bars, and a supermarket nearby, this is the perfect place.