Fuerteventura Guide
Things to do
Things to do on Fuerteventura
There are hundreds of things to do on Fuerteventura, both on land, and in, or on the water, from soaking up the all year round sun relaxing on one of the amazing beaches, to extreme sports, Fuerteventura has something for everyone.
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Museums
Location Tefia Puerto del Rosario
To visit La Alcogida is to experience the way of life of Fuerteventuran peasants over the last few decades. Stone houses, whitewashed and with gabled roofs, welcome the visitor to the La Alcogida Eco-Museum, located in the village of Tefía in Puerto del Rosario. Its roofs are made of “torta” (a mix of water, earth and straw) which, with the advent of winter rains, is what gives the walls their ancient appearance. In summer the walls are repainted to...
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Location La Oliva La Oliva
For centuries Fuerteventura was the granary of the Canary Islands. Grain left its ports to supply other islands. Today this past is remembered in the Casa de la Cilla, in La Oliva, a place not to missed by those interested in finding out about the backbone of the Fuerteventuran economy until a few decades ago.
Musicians
Acoustic covers from 50's onwards including motown classics and current classic standards
Butterflies and Dragonflies
The African migrant, African emigrant, or common vagrant (Catopsilia florella) is a butterfly of the Pieridae family and can be found on Fuerteventura
Ajuy Beach
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Beaches
Location Ajuy Pajara
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Ajuy is a small village located on the West coast of Fuerteventura, around twenty minutes drive from Pajara, The beach is simply stunning with 270 metres of pitch black sand that contrasts perfectly with the turquoise sea. Due to the extreme tidal surge the beach is not suitable for swimming, there is a paved path where you can walk up the cliff and enjoy the vista of the beach and village. The beach is easily accessible and you may...
Aloe Vera
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Plants and trees
Aproximately 300 species of Aloe Vera plants can be found, however, very few of these are beneficial to humans. Of the minority that contain healing properties, Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller is the highest quality. In fact, it is widely recommended to use Aloe Vera products that come from the Barbadensis plant. The word Aloe derives from the Arabic ‘Alloeh,’ and this translates as ‘shining bitter substance.’ Vera means true in Latin, and it is for this...
Antigua Fiestas
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Carnivals and Fiestas
Location Antigua Antigua
There are many fiestas in the municipality of Antigua during August and September 2019, details will be published as soon as they are available.
