Cocktails, Sunshine & My Favourite Bar in Caleta de Fuste
There are plenty of places to enjoy a cocktail in Caleta de Fuste and, as with everything, we all have our own favourites.But without a shadow of a doubt, mine is Oliver Fly.This isn’t intended to be a review or a list of the “best” cocktail bars. It’s simply one of those places that Andy and I return to time and time again—and the place I would choose for a leisurely cocktail in the sunshine.
Oliver Fly
This location has had many different guises during the 20 years we have owned Litha House, but it is the large rooftop terrace that has always made it special.Sitting above the rooftops of Caleta de Fuste, surrounded by palm trees with the Atlantic Ocean in the distance, it is a lovely place to stop, relax and watch the world go by.
Oliver Fly is also only around a three-minute walk from Litha House, which makes getting home afterwards particularly easy!
My Favourite Cocktail
Not all cocktails are equal, and there is something wonderfully decadent about sitting on a sunny rooftop terrace with a Porn Star Martini.It has to be one of my all-time favourite drinks: sweet, sharp and fruity, served with a small glass of Prosecco alongside it.
This does, of course, raise the important question
Do you sip the Prosecco separately or pour it into the cocktail?
I sip mine separately, but I’m not sure whether there is an official rule. Dario makes an excellent Porn Star Martini, but unfortunately he won’t reveal his recipe. Therefore, if you fancy making one at home, you will have to make do with the version I managed to find below.
When I’m Driving…
On days when I have to work or drive, Oliver Fly also makes an equally good virgin mojito.It still feels like a proper cocktail, with plenty of fresh mint and lime, just without the alcohol.Same terrace.Same sunshine.Same holiday feeling.
More Than Just Cocktails
Oliver Fly also serves a small tapas menu. Everything is freshly cooked, beautifully presented and very good—ideal if one cocktail gradually turns into a leisurely afternoon.
On Sunday afternoons, the terrace hosts the popular Glitter Boys Show.It is great fun and always attracts a crowd. If you fancy spending a Sunday afternoon sitting in the sunshine, enjoying a cocktail and watching the show, I would recommend booking in advance.
Fancy Making One at Home?
This isn’t the Oliver Fly version. It is simply a classic recipe you can try at home.
Ingredients
- 50ml vanilla vodka
- 25ml passion-fruit liqueur
- 25ml passion-fruit purée
- 15ml fresh lime juice
10ml vanilla syrup - Half a fresh passion fruit
- A small glass of Prosecco
Method
Add the vodka, passion-fruit liqueur, purée, lime juice and vanilla syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Float half a fresh passion fruit on top and serve with a small glass of Prosecco alongside it. Whether you sip the Prosecco separately or pour it into the cocktail is entirely up to you!
Explore More
Thanks for dropping by. I'm Carol, and I write these guides to help visitors to Caleta de Fuste and Fuerteventura discover some of the places I've enjoyed over the years and continue to return to. I hope you've found this guide useful.
If you're looking for more ideas while you're here, why not explore Carol's Guides? You'll find some of my favourite cafés, restaurants, beaches, walks and places to visit, along with local tips I've picked up from living on the island.
If you're planning a holiday in Caleta de Fuste, I'd also love to welcome you to Litha House, my comfortable three-bedroom holiday home. It's just a short walk from many of the cafés featured in this guide and makes an ideal base for exploring the resort and the rest of Fuerteventura.
Perhaps I'll have the pleasure of welcoming you to Litha House one day.
