Punta la Entallada Lighthouse (Highway FV-511, Las Playitas, Tuineje) – this Moorish style lighthouse, located on the east coast of the island (facing North Africa), was built in 1955 (despite its rustic look). Located on the outskirts of a village named Las Playitas, eco-tourists pass through here on their way to nearby eco-destinations like “Cuchillos […]
Punta Jandia Lighthouse – located on the southernmost point of the island, this is an active 19-meter tall lighthouse that was originally built in 1864. Tourists can visit the museum inside the old lighthouse keeper’s home. There are five galleries with displays on Jandia Natural Park (detailing its natural history, including info on its flor […]
Poblado de la Atalayita (Carretera General de Pozo Negro, Pozo Negro, La Antigua) – this is a village of primitive stone homes that existed before the Spanish colonization of the Canaries. These dwellings were reputed used by the island’s aboriginal Majo people (who were said to be of North African / Berber origin). Such cave […]
Museo del Queso Majorero (Calle Virgen de Antigua, km 20, 35630 Antigua) – this museum is located in the Molino de Antigua complex in the mid-eastern area of Fuerteventura island. It’s unique in that it’s dedicated to a popular local food item: goat cheese. It’s an ideal place to wander through the picturesque gardens and […]
Museo de Pesca Tradicional (Faro del Tostón) – located in a modern lighthouse is the Museum of Traditional Fishing. For centuries, commercial fishing has been one of the main economic activities on the island, in part due to the abundance of fish species within its waters. In previous times, local fishermen used to move around […]
Museo Arqueológico de Betancuria (Calle Roberto Roldán, 35637 Betancuria) — a variety of architectural artefacts from various excavations in Fuertaventura are on display here, and one can learn about the Majoreros’ way of life. The museum includes five spacious halls and is categorized into three sections: archaeology, ethnography and paleontology. Admission: €2 per person. Hours: […]
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (La Oliva) – this house of worship was built shortly after the founding of the local parish in 1708 and is one of the largest churches on the island. The church’s contrasting black basalt bell tower stands out against the its white-washed walls. The tower was also used during […]
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Antigua (Calle Plaza, 3, 35630 Antigua) – this church, dedicated to the Virgin of Antigua and located in one of the oldest settlements in the island, was originally built during the 17th century, and went through a series of renovations over the centuries (including the introduction of a bell tower […]
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Peña (Calle Pedro Peña, 7B, 35637 Betancuria) – this 18th century church (opened in 1716) was built as a tribute to the Virgen de la Peña (patron saint of the island of Fuerteventura). Every September, locals hold a celebration for her (presided by the Bishop of the Diocese of […]
Ermita de San Pedro de Alcántara (La Ampuyenta, Puerto del Risario) – this chapel was built in 1681 and founded by Don Pedro Medina and his wife Doña Agustina de Bethencourt. This chapel is noted for its interior: impressive murals dedicated to the life of San Pedro de Alcántara (a Franciscan monk canonized by Pope […]