European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 30, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Last minute trip get away from the rat race f. A amp. A a Quot As a a off a a a 1. -�?4 �,.v. A a a a ii Quot Inyart fwd Filo by Bern a Mostoski editor if your goal is to get away from the rat race a really get away a try Fuerte Ventura one of the Canary islands where relaxation is us. Inescapable. The Sand dunes on the Northern Shore near the pleasant town of Corra Jelo Are said to have been carried there on the winds from Africa s Sahara desert some 60 Miles to the East. While the  has a Barren desert look reminiscent of the Caribbean Island of Aruba the a expansive Sandy beaches Beckon to sunbathers Many of whom sport spectacular tans from head to toe. Nudity is commonplace. Most of the tourists Here Are germans or brits a americans Are somewhat of a Novelty but warmly received by the locals. In and around Corra Jelo signs of a developing tourist Industry abound apartment complexes Are under. Construction everywhere and roads Are being added or improved a promising a brighter economic future perhaps but posing Hazard. Tor today s visitors w to traverse Trie poorly lit roadways on bicycle or by tout. If your atm i nightlife this in t the place for you. There Are some clubs and bars to be found but la s o clearly a get away from it All setting perfect for someone who wants to stretch out in the Sun eat a Good meal and rest then do it All again the next Day. An escape from the Drudgery of workaday Lite picture yourself in a neat and spacious apartment next to a Pool with no phone no television no radio. Well you get the idea. A bicycle is All that s needed for transportation and the rates Are excellent a about $5 a Day. While there is a sprinkling of High Rise hotels near the water the majority of the accommodations Are sprawling apartment complexes set Back from the beaches. These comfortable places include a Kitchenette with Range sink and refrigerator and virtually every Complex has its own Quot general store Quot providing fresh fruit and meat and bread groceries of All kind Beer and wine budget minded vacationers can pick up fresh bread Rolls for breakfast every morning then prepare a picnic lunch to take with them on their Bike ride to the  the beaches Are Windy and Early Bird sunbathers slake their claims to the Many permanent Quot Remc along the Sand stretches a built up Rock shelters Shat protect from the wind driven Sand Ted at Ord a Rnea Are o Pracy. Later arrivals scoop out a Chat no to. In she open Sand. A on the who a however  boo h goers Are tar few modest than those found on most american beaches y swimwear appears to be considered an unnecessary i encumbrance for most. Very european. Fresh Well prepared seafood a especially Rockfish the local specially a is featured us the Many reasonably priced restaurants. At one for example dinner for two a including fish soup salad entrees and garlic bread As Well As a Fine White House wine a Cost $3 3 Complete. If you fee the need for English language conversation find one of several British hangouts in Corra Jelo. The talk of the town is a British pub where you can relax with a cocktail for about $2 and watch a first run movie on one of several to screens every evening at 6. Then top Olf the evening at a Good pizza House just Down the a Greet where two pizzas and a bottle of Spanish red wine can be had for about. $1 3. If you plan to arrive on sunday bring some pesetas with you because the Money ext Hanges art1 closed. There Are Many Exchange location1 available on weekdays but remember the shops close Lor tadday a siesta then May open sate into in evening. I a a Hange rates on the Island Are goner i y Good. A a comp e i. D with Many Island o c at Ion pias i n a p by americans the Dollar goes a Long Way in f ult Aleven Turu a Sun Drerup bed  toe alternative to the usual Caribbean vacation spot. Red jute 30, or 4 strips mfr inc 9