What’s What in Corralejo

If you’ve been to Corralejo before you’ve probably got a rough idea where most places are as it’s not that big a town but for for newcomers it can be a bit daunting. Regular visitors and locals mention places like “The Strip“, “The Main Street“, “The Old Town” and “Music Square” like you should know where they are when in reality they are not even mentioned on some maps.

In this article we’ll attempt to clarify things a bit and get you up to speed with what’s what and where in Corralejo. Don’t forget to zoom in.

Map

You can zoom in on the map and click the links for more info.

The Strip

Firstly, the strip doesn’t really exist. However, people often mention it when giving directions “it’s at the top of the strip” or “near the bottom of the strip”. Corralejo is nothing like Benidorm or even Tenerefe where there are masses of bars, nightclubs and restaurants all in a long row facing the ocean.
It’s more subtle and laid back than these places.

What the strip is though is the Main Street, officially called Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen, which runs from the top of the town near the Water Park, all the way down to the start of the pedestrianised area where Ale Hop is (pronounced Ally Op in Spain) and beyond until you get to Plaza Félix Estévez, affectionately known as Music Square. In total it’s less than a mile from end to end and can be walked in under 30 minutes, probably much less if you’re fit.

Some would say “The Strip” continues through Music Square and includes Calle Iglesia, which incidentally means Church Street and is nothing to do with the English, but I think that’s pushing it as in reality it is the start of The Old Town.

Music Square

Music Square is officially called Plaza Félix Estévez. During the day it is not much to look at but as day turns to evening it comes alive with a selection of fabulous restaurants and bars all plying for your trade. The name Music Square comes from the simple fact that every night, subject to the weather, a live band perform music on the small stage. The entertainment varies each night and is often punctuated during breaks by limbo or street dancers.

Please remember to tip the entertainers as they don’t receive much pay for their efforts, while you’re at it don’t forget it is customary to tip waiters too. We usually leave a 10% tip. If you can afford it, they will be very appreciative.

The Old Town

As mentioned “The Old Town” is the common name for the area where the original buildings in Corralejo stood. Now largely pedestrianised, the area boasts a lot of bars, tapas cafes, restaurants and cocktail bars each keen for your trade. You can get a cheap drink, if that’s your thing, during one of the many Happy Hours which vary from place to place. Music Square and the street leading to it would be the start of the old town in my opinion and it continues on to the statue of the Estatua de la Pescadora (fisherwoman) near the end of the pedestrianised street. There are a few sidestreets worth investigating in the Old Town and another square, Plaza Patricio Calero, near music square with a large stage which, unfortunately, doesn’t get enough use but is seeing some interesting new restaurants and bars opening recently.

Explore and Enjoy

The walk from end to end really is pleasant and there are plenty of places and streets to wander off to take in a view of the ocean or just explore new ideas of somewhere to lunch or enjoy a drink.