The main town of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario on the
western side of the island was once called Puerto de Cabras (goat
harbour), and even today it is said that goats outnumber people in
this whitewashed town. Only recently capitalising on the tourist
trade,... see full details
The original capital of the island Betancuria was founded in
1405 by Norman conqueror, Jean de Bethencourt, but suffered
repeated raids by pirates who eventually totally sacked the city
and caused its citizens to move elsewhere. Today it has a small
population of a... see full details
The little fishing village on the east coast of Fuerteventura
has been put on the tourist map because it offers one of the
island’s main attractions, the ‘Oasis de Los
Camellos’ zoo. The zoo is home to a small selection of
animals, but the... see full details
The village of La Oliva was formerly the home of the military
governors of the island between the 17th and mid-19th centuries.
The Governor’s townhouse has been restored and is open to the
public. Also in the centre of the village is the... see full details
One does not need to go far on Fuerteventura to find a perfect
beach, even if you are intent on seeking out solitude away from
other holidaymakers. The best can be found around Jandia, on the
southern tip of the island. Juan Gomez... see full details
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