Museo de la Pesca Tradicional Fuerteventura - El Cotillo

Museum of Traditional Fishing in Fuerteventura - El Cotillo

Whether you're looking at the bottom of the sea, listening to the stories of fishermen or watching images of them at work, experience the life of the men of the sea here in this lighthouse-museum.   Outside have a wander around the guided paths with its unrivalled landscape.

Cuevo del Llano - Villaverde

Cave on the Plain - Villaverde

All the Canary islands are very different from each other, but Fuerteventura is the most distinct.   Do you know why?   Well, in the Llano cave you'll find out why before you set foot in one of the biggest volcanic tubes in the world.   Here you can experience absolute peace and silence and with any luck you'll encounter its tiny inhabitant.

Museo del Grano La Cilla - La Oliva

The Granary Grain Museum - La Oliva

This island was the main grain producing area for the whole archipelago and we've kept the secret in La Cilla in La Oliva of how our ancestors managed to make this island so fertile in the past.   Come and discover it!

Casas de Felipito Merendero - Altos de Guisguey

Felipito's House Picnic Area - Altos de Guisguey

This farmland was worked on by one man who managed to build, with his bare hands, the house, walls and corrals out of limestone.   Today it's used as a picnic area where you can enjoy the space and the landscape with friends or family.

Ecomuseo La Alcogida - Tefia

La Alcogida Eco-Museum - Tefia

Can you not imagine how our great-grandparents lived?   Come and be amazed at the Alcogida Eco-Museum in the village of Tefia.   Enjoy the charm of these seven cottages where you'll see the animals being looked after or the work of the craftsmen on the loom, or their work in tin, stone, openwork embroidery, pottery, basketwork, and even occasionally you'll see them heating up the oven and baking bread.

Casa Museo Unamuno - Puerto del Rosario

Unamuno House Museum - Puerto del Rosario

In the centre of Puerto del Rosario you'll find this dwelling from 1877 where Miguel de Unamuno lodged in 1924 when it was then known as "Hotel Fuerteventura".   Wander through the rooms where the famous Miguel de Unamuno continued to denounce the political situation in Spain and where he began to write about the beauty of the island which, as a friend, sheltered him...   "Like children of the volcano, they are passionate and strong..."   "If these islands are called The Fortunate Ones, then Fuerteventura will be called The Adventurous One..."

Casa Museo Doctor Mena - Ampuyenta

Doctor Mena House Museum - Ampuyenta

In Ampuyenta you can visit a house from the 19th century which belonged to Dr. Mena, a physician from Fuerteventura who cured the sick free of charge.   One of his arch-enemies, a wealthy man who had been cured by the doctor, wanted to thank him by paying him.   However the response that Dr. Mena gave him was this: "Sir, you can't imagine the satisfaction that I've felt in saving your life, because I want you to die in a rage, hating me.".

Mirador de Morro Velosa - Morro Velosa

Morro Velosa View Point - Morro Velosa

You can't put into words the breath-taking views; simply enjoy it from the peace and quiet of our cafe.

Museo Arqueologica de Betancuria - Betancuria

Betancuria Archeological Museum - Betancuria

Visiting Betancuria is like going back in time to 1400.   As you stroll around the original capital of the island there is an obligatory stop: the Betancuria Archeological Museum where you will find remains of the Mahoh culture and how the Conquistadors found the island.

Molina de Antigua - Antigua

Antigua Windmill - Antigua

A visitors centre where you can go into a windmill, stroll around the cactus gardens or visit the permanent and touring exhibitions.   Finally, in the craft shop, you can have a look at the work produced by the artisans of the island and have the difficult choice of deciding what you like best.

Museo de la Sal - Las Salinas

Salt Museum - Las Salinas

The ferocity of the Atlantic's waves dies down in the salt flats of El Carmen.   The foam subsides in the evaporation ponds where it awaits the warmth of the sun and man's touch.   It is in this traditional way that the island's white gold is produced: Foam salt.   Come to the Salt Museum to see the process at first hand and find out about the history of salt.

Los Molinos - Tiscamanita

The Windmills - Tiscamanita

What, you haven't tried gofio?!   Would you like to?   Or would you like to visit a windmill that still grinds millet and wheat, or a restored white stone house and courtyard, and maybe get to know the history of windmills from long ago, and many more things?   Well then, get along to Tiscamanita.

Poblado de la Atalayita - Pozo Negro

Atalayita Village - Pozo Negro

You can't go to Fuerteventura without making a trip to the Pozo Negro valley and seeing how the Mahohs built their villages and the skill they used to construct their little houses out of volcanic stone.

Faro de la Entallada - Las Playitas

Entallada Lighthouse - Las Playitas

Make your way to the closest point to Africa and you'll discover this architecturally unique lighthouse which keeps watch over the coast in complete solitude.

Faro Punta de Jandia - Punta de Jandia

Jandia Point Lighthouse - Punta de Jandia

Reaching the southernmost point of the island is something that you have to do.   After the never ending sandy beaches, beyond Morro Jable and towards Puertito de la Cruz, you'll begin to make out the shape of this lighthouse that has helped sailors over the years.   Its slender form is a must-see.