La Plaza Corralejo: Tapas Bar in the Old Town
Located right on the historic Plaza Patricio Calero, in the heart of the old fishermen's quarter, La Plaza has become an institution among both Majoreros and visitors. Long communal tables, generous tapas portions, ice-cold cana beer and a soundtrack of acoustic guitar in the background — this is the classic spot to start (or end) an evening out in Corralejo.
3. Getting There
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Location: Plaza Patricio Calero, old town, Corralejo, north Fuerteventura.
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By car: from the FV-1 follow signs to Corralejo Centro, free parking along Avenida Maritima and at the harbour.
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By bus: Tiadhe line 6 stops at Corralejo bus station, 5 min walk from the plaza.
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On foot: central, easy to reach from any hotel in the old town and the harbour area.
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4. What to Expect
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Feel: open-air seating under string lights and palms, mixed local-and-tourist crowd, casual dress code, warm welcoming staff.
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Perfect for: after-beach aperitif, group dinners, slow lunch in the shade, evening drinks before hitting the bars on Calle La Iglesia.
5. Tapas Menu Highlights
The menu rotates seasonally but you can almost always find papas arrugadas con mojo (wrinkled potatoes with green and red Canarian sauces), grilled chorizo, croquetas de pollo, queso curado majorero (the famous local goat cheese), pulpo a la gallega, and the daily fish caught a few miles offshore. Vegetarian options are well represented. A solid wine list features Lanzarote and Tenerife labels alongside Spanish mainland classics.
6. Recommended Spots Nearby
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Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Buen Viaje: historic fishermen's church, 1 min walk.
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Muelle Chico: tiny fishing harbour with sunset views, 2 min walk.
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Calle La Iglesia: bar street with live music venues, 3 min walk.
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Playa Muelle Chico: small protected beach, perfect for kids, 5 min walk.
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Avenida Maritima: the seafront promenade, ideal for after-dinner strolls.
7. Did you know…
Plaza Patricio Calero is named after a beloved local mayor of the 1970s, the man who started the development of Corralejo from a fishing hamlet into the tourist town we know today. The square is also the venue for the famous Fiestas del Carmen in mid-July, with processions, music and the traditional blessing of the fishing boats.
8. Quick Practical Tips
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📅 Opening: typically 12:00-late, kitchen open continuously through siesta time in summer.
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🏨 Booking: walk-ins usually fine outside July-August. For groups of 6+, call ahead.
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🍷 Payment: cards accepted, cash preferred for small orders.
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🍤 Special diets: vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request.
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🌍 Atmosphere: family-friendly during the day, busier and louder after 21:00.
9. La Plaza Corralejo
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