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Cycling
Location Villaverde La Oliva
Distance:8.9 Kilometres Duration:45 minutes to 1 hour Additional information is located in the media tab.
Beaches
Location Corralejo La Oliva
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This beach is situated between the two large hotels in the sand dunes and easily accessible via bus from Corralejo, or Puerto.
To access these beaches on foot or cycling head south from Beach Cafe on the seafront across the waste ground, or by car park at the Atlantico Centre where there is ample free parking.
Excursions
Location Corralejo La Oliva
Discover a different excursion, where the quality of a new boat, along with two professional boatmasters, come together to show in detail the wonders of our coast. The catamaran, accommodating up to 10 people is ideal for tourist trips to Isla de Lobos, theme parties, anniversaries and celebrations in general. Also we offer a service of snacks and refreshments on board. We depart daily from the harbour of Corralejo and sail to Isla de Lobos. ...
Betancuria
Location Vega del Rio Palmas Betancuria
Vega del Rio Palmas, located south east of the municipality of Betancuria is home to plenty of mystery and magic. Legend has it that Father Santorcaz disappeared here. San Diego asked the shepherd's of Betancuria if they had seen him. They hadn't but they reported that they were terrified by lights that had appeared where Vega del Rio Palmas now stands. San Diego along with the shepherds headed towards the light and found the Father at the bottom of...
La Oliva
Location Isla de Lobos La Oliva
Although this island is located 2km from the north east coast of Fuerteventura, it actually belongs to the municipality of La Oliva. Of course, Lobos means Wolves and therefore the name translates as Island of the Wolves. There are, and never have been wolves here; the island was named due to the myriad of sea wolves that once lived here, and in actual fact they were monk seals. These animals have now been hunted to the...
Ajuy
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Pajara
Location Pajara Cofete
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 pirates. ...
Pozo Negro
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Antigua
Location Pozo Negro Antigua
The picturesque village of Pozo Negro is located at the end of Malpais Grande National Park. The beach comprises of black sand and pebbles which contrast beautifully with the aquamarine sea. This is a place of outstanding natural beauty.
It is well worth taking a trip to the Pozo Negro Valley and seeing how the Mahos built their villages and the skill they used to construct their little houses out of volcanic stone.
Tindaya
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La Oliva
Location Tindaya La Oliva
The small goat farming village of Tindaya sits at the foot of the Tindaya Mountain.
The mountain was considered to be sacred by the pre-Spanish locals. For this reason it continues to be known as 'The Sacred Mountain' (Montaña Sagrada.)
More than 100 foot carving exist within this mountain, and these are believed to keep evil spirits at bay.
Corralejo
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La Oliva
Location Corralejo La Oliva
The busy tourist town of Corralejo is located on the coast in the north of the island in the municipality of La Oliva. The old town is based around the harbour, which was originally used by local fishermen, and now has a marina, and a ferry terminal. From here you can take the ferry to the nearby island of Lanzarote, passing the island of Los Lobos on the way, which you can also take a ferry to. Apart from...
