Pajara

Ajuy is a small fishing village on the island's west coast, close to the Betancuria border. When Betancuria existed as the island's capital is was served by the port of Ajuy until it was raided by pirates. Black sand makes up Ajuy beach and Caleta Negro (Black Bay) sits at a distance of approximately 2 km. Here you can find caves within the limestone rocks, and these were once a hiding place for...

Located in the south of the island along the west coast, Cofete is home to the island's most awesome landscape. Cofete has a mystical atmosphere, it is remote, and it is here that the famous 'Villa Winter' stands facing the sea and the deserted beaches. This house was actually built by Mr Winter on land given to him by Generalisimo Franco. Cofete is truly magnificent, it is home to the Arco de Cofete, a volcanic structure that...

Costa Calma has become a very popular tourist resort on Fuerteventura. and is located in the south of the island in the municipality of Pajara, on the outskirts of the National Park area of Jandia. Costa Calma is mostly geared up towards German speaking visitors, although there are quite a few English speaking organisations in the area. There are many hotels, villas, apartments, bars and restaurants along with the very long white sandy beach of Playa Barca, very popular with...

El Caleton is a small fishing village, with a reataurant in the far south of the island in the municipality of Pajara,

Esquinzo mainly consists of holiday apartments and large hotel complexes, however it has amazing beaches, a supermarket, and several restaurants and bars.

Morro Jable is located in the south and is one of the most popular tourist resorts on Fuerteventura. It's very picturesque, the buildings are white and residential houses stretch from the town centre down to the beach. It's also home to a port, where you can take a ferry to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, or Santa Cruz in Tenerife. Primarily a fishing village, each July the locals celebrate the festival of La Virgen del Carmen the patron saint of...

As with most of the municipalities of Fuerteventura, there exists a town of the same name. The town of Pajara is located in the middle of the island, towards the west coast in the municipality of Pajara. Before the arrival of colonists the inhabitants lived in accordance to North African traditions. People would mostly dwell in caves or in partly sunken houses, a tradition that remains alive today in some areas of Tunisia. The town arose in the 15th...

Playa del Matorral is one of Fuerteventura's protected natural spaces. It is located close to Morro Jable, and the northernmost part of this area attracts attention because of its salt marshes. It is home to the unusual plant known as Suaeda vera. Rare bird enthusiasts will be thrilled to see the Canary Houbara Bustard here. The beach here is simply stunning, it is perfect for swimming and an array of bars, cafés, and restaurants are located close...

Punta Pesebre is located in the south of the island and at the beginning of the west coast. This place is truly isolated with amazing views of the coastline. Black rocks and mountains jut out over the sea and give mysterious images. Definitely worth a visit!

Tiscamanita is an inland village in the north of the municipality of Tuineje. The majority of the island's preserved windmills are found here and at the Centro de Interpretación you can discover how it was that the milled grain fed the population. Therefore you can enjoy a trip back in history as well as the breathtaking landscapes that Tiscamanita has to offer.