La Rosa del Taro

Fuerteventura

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Situated 13km southwest of the capital, this self-catering casa rural is ideal for walkers and birdwatchers. The traditional cottage with kitchen is simply furnished and the price includes fresh eggs and home-grown fruit and veggies from the owners' farm. Solar power, recycled water (for the garden) and a refreshing lack of TV equal a tranquil ecofriendly stay, far removed from virtually everything.

Minimum three days with discounts for stays of more than a week. It's easiest to have a car to stay here as the nearest bus stop is an hour's walk away, though the owners can arrange pick up.

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