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Fuerteventura Tourism Information in Fuerteventura
Places to go, people to see, things to do
This where we will display places of interest on the island |
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La Rosita
In the village of Villaverde this authentic country house incorporates a small museum, farm animals, Canarian garden, tobacco plantation, wine cellar and wind pump. There is a shop selling traditional handicrafts and products plus a BBQ area. This is a fairly new enterprise and takes us back to another era where you can get a glimpse of h land was used before tourism. Camels are also featured here a: was a main form of transport on the island many years ago. Open 10.00- 18.00 |
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Poblado de La Atalayita
The village of primitive stone dwellings at La Atalayita dates back to before the Spanish Conquest to the Island's Majo population who are thought to be of Berber origin. After the conquest local Shepherds continued to use the site, adding corals for their animals.
At the interpretive centre, the visitor can learn about the excavations that have taken place at the site and the artefacts that have been found here.
Signposts for the Poblado de La Atalayita and Pozo Negro are at a minimum. To get there, take the FV-2 and take the turn off for Pozo Negro (which is easy to miss). There is a wall with the name "Poblado de La Atalayita" at the entrance of a dirt track, which leads to the settlement.
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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Museo del Grano La Cilla
Visitors to Fuerteventura will probably be surprised to learn that the island was once said to be the 'Granary of the Canary Islands'. Poor land management and over-grazing have contributed to the semi-desert landscape that we see today.
The Museo del Grano La Cilla houses an exhibition of old images and farm implements illustrating traditional grain farming techniques on the Island. The building itself (la Casa de la Cilla) dates back to 1819.
The Museum is not easy to find, since signposting is non-existent. It is located on Calle Orilla, which is opposite the Iglesia de La Oliva.
Address
Calle La Orilla s/n
La Oliva 35640
Tel: 928 868 729
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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Los Molinos Interpretive Centre
This restored windmill and interpretive centre offers the visitor the opportunity to view the interior of a working windmill and to learn about the history of milling on the island.
You can also sample Gofio at the reception and take away a free recipe.
Address
Calle de la Cruz
Tiscamanita
Tuineje 35638
Fuerteventura
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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Mirador de Morro Velosa
Enjoy panoramic views over the centre of the Island and the town of Antigua from this stunning location on top of Montaña Tegú (669m). The César Manrique-designed centre offers coffee and snacks and entry is free.
Address
Lugar Morro Velosa, s/n
Betancuria 35637
Fuerteventura
Tel: 928 176 586
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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Molino de Antigua
The Molino de Antigua craft centre is built around an old (functioning) windmill, used for the production of gofio (ground toasted maize). The centre has a nice garden which features indigenous plants, an exhibition centre, craft shop and a cafeteria.
Address
Molino de Antigua, s/n
Antigua 35630
Fuerteventura
Tel: 928 878 041
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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Museo de la Sal
The Fuerteventura Salt Museum is located beside the El Carmen Salt Pans (just south of Caleta de Fuste). The actual Salt Pans themselves date back to the early 20th century and are maintained and still used to produce salt to the present day.
The museum is an interpretive centre that offers information about the influence of Salt and its applications during human history as well as an explanation of the workings of the Salt Pans.
The entry fee includes a booklet and a suggested route to take around the Salt Pans.
Address
Salinas del Carmen, s/n
Antigua 35610
Fuerteventura
Tel: 928 174 926
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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Cueva del Llano
The Cueva del Llano (literally Cave of the Plain) is a volcanic tube that has been gradually filled with sediments over the last million years.
The Interpretive Centre and guided tour of the accessible part of the cave offer a fascinating insight into the geology of Fuerteventura and the cave itself.
The cave is home to a unique blind spider-like invertebrate that is found nowhere else on earth.
Analysis of the layers of sediments has revealed Fuerteventura's climate changes (alternating dry and wet periods) as well as the bones of several extinct animals.
Address
Villaverde
La Oliva
Fuerteventura
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Ecomuseo de La Alcogida
This working folk park recreates a traditional Fuerteventuran agricultural Hamlet complete with farm animals. The visitor can enter each of the restored dwellings and farm buildings, some of which have working artisans inside.
The traditionally hand-made aniseed-flavoured bread is delicious and definitely worth sampling.
Address
FV-207 (just outside Tefía).
Puerto del Rosario 35600
Fuerteventura
Tel: 928 851 400
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Museo Arqueologico de Betancuria
The Archaeological Museum of Betancuria houses various aboriginal archaeological fragments, most of which are examples of pottery but there are also bones and tools shaped from bone.
A very informative booklet is provided with the entrance fee that outlines what is known about Fuerteventura's native pre-European conquest people - the Majos.
The Cannons outside the museum were captured from attacking English Pirates, who were repelled by local Farmers at the Battle of Tiscamanita in 1740.
Address
Calle de Roberto Roldán, s/n
Betancuria 35637
Fuerteventura
Tel: 928 878 241
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed Sunday and Monday |
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