Fuerteventura: Biggest historical island tour. Max 8 travelers

Neither the Seychelles nor the Caribbean: the best beach in the world according to National Geographic is in the Canary Islands.
One of the best beaches in the world is Corralejo, and we'll definitely be seeing it on this tour!

Our guide, Pierre, rightly calls it:
“ The door to Paradise”

Note:
If the weather is nice, we'll stop here or at the popcorn beaches!

THE Walk to the caves !
The oldest rock formations in the Canary Islands

The oldest rock formations in the Canary Islands come to the surface in the Ajuy Caves, which have been declared a Natural Monument and are located in the town of the same name, north of the village of Pájara.

This geological wonder consists of observing with the naked eye the deposits that formed in the ocean floor during the Cretaceous period, between 100 and 150 million years ago. It is a mystery, because the formation of Fuerteventura dates back to approximately 30 million years ago.

Access to the caves is a remarkable experience, because you walk along a fossilized sand dune, and along the way you can see some old lime kilns, which are unique because the stones were shipped directly into the sea.

In the area around Ajuy you will also find places of interest such as the Canarian palm grove of Madre del Agua, along the same ravine that the conquistadors crossed 600 years ago,.

The former capital of Fuerteventura, Betancuria has a historic centre presided over by its church-cathedral.
Founded at the beginning of the 15th century by the Frenchman Juan de Bethencourt, Betancuria remained the capital of the island of Fuerteventura until 1834

Guise and Ayose Viewpoint

This viewpoint is named after the two ancient Kings of Fuerteventura who ruled the two kingdoms that made up the island: Jandía and Maxorata. The viewpoint, which houses statues of the two rulers, is located right where the two kingdoms once separated. From there, you can enjoy the Betancuria Valley and the volcanic northern half of Fuerteventura, as well as the surrounding villages.

The design of the statues is from our local architect señor Cubas

Panoramic View: From this viewpoint, a breathtaking view unfolds. The underground river that flows beneath the Las Peñitas ravine emerges thanks to human intervention, forming a small lake surrounded by native plants. It is a place where nature and human intervention intertwine in an astonishing way.

The church is an 18th-century building built by agreement among the island's residents, who decided to build a new temple in honor of their patron saint, the Virgin of Our Lady of the Rock.

Driving south, we arrive at the Sicasumbre Viewpoint, located about 300 meters above sea level. This is, by the way, one of the best places on our island to observe the sky.

The beauty of the area is perfectly combined with the facilities the viewpoint offers, from information and signage to the mountains, so those who wish can comfortably use their cameras.

Our guide, Pepe, says: "It's a panoramic and breathtaking viewpoint on clear, cloudy days.
"We'll stop there whenever the weather conditions are favorable, without fail."

The most striking monument in the village Tindaya is the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad, a small temple that has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

The volcano Tindaya has been declared a Natural Monument due to the scientific importance of its geomorphological structure, as well as a point of cultural interest due to its archaeological values, especially due to the abundance of podomorphic petroglyphs and the sacred character given by the majos, first pre-Hispanic settlers of the island.

It also has the presence of some rare endemisms such as Caralluma burchardii, fleshy plants with the appearance of cacti.

3 km south of the city, at the foot of Mount Quemada, stands the monument in honor of Miguel de Unamuno.

An anonymous manuscript relates that the town of La Oliva was founded in 1500 by individuals known to the Hernández brothers, residents of Betancuria. La Oliva is also the historic seat of the island's Colonels, who resided in the stately Casa de los Coroneles.

Calderón Hondo is the most popular volcano in Fuerteventura, so it’s a must-see.

It’s said to be about 50,000 years old, and at nearly 985 feet tall, it’s a huge attraction on the island.

Calderón Hondo is actually part of a group of volcanoes in the northern part of the island

An area of great landscape value

The protected landscape of Vallebrón is located between the towns of La Oliva and Puerto del Rosario, in the north of the island of Fuerteventura. It is a geomorphological entity that is representative of the island and of great landscape value.

It covers an area of almost 1,680 hectares, which represents 3.5% of the protected area of the island. Vallebrón forms a landscape characterised by an elongated ridge with a knife-shaped relief, flanked by two large U-shaped ravines, Valle Largo and Valle Chico.

The southernmost point of the ridge coincides with the Montaña de la Muda, a place of historical interest due to an archaeological site. To the southwest lies the town of Tindaya, which is bordered by the Montaña Quemada to the south and the Montaña de Tindaya to the north.

We will stop there if the weather conditions are favorable!

Known as the tomato village where camels used to be traded. The place where the DR. WHO was filmed.

The king village… your guide will tell you all about the history …

Lajares at the foot of the volcanoes Calderon Honda, Arena, and Blanca.

Lajares, as a surfing center, is the starting point for one of Fuerteventura's most spectacular hikes: the volcano hike.

Besides the volcanoes, Lajares is also known for its art market held every Saturday. The market is particularly famous for its embroidery. The guide will tell you all about it!

The Bayuyo Volcano is another volcano in Fuerteventura’s northern region, specifically in the municipality of La Oliva. Bayuyo erupted 10,000 years ago, in one of the most important geological events on the island, as its lava spread across the surface for 38 square miles.

Tiscamanita is a small farming village of about 500 inhabitants, in the south of the island of Fuerteventura.

To the east of the village lies the Caldera de Gairía volcano, one of the last volcanic structures on the island of Fuerteventura; it is a Strombolian volcano with a height of 461 metres.
This recent volcanic activity has created an arid area with a very special biological environment.
Volcanic ash from the volcano has been exploited for a long time, including through the "agricultural technical cultivo enarenado" ("silted cultivation"), in which the fields are covered with pozzolana to protect the soil from the evaporation of water by the strong winds in the region.

Pozzolana has left deep fissures in the flanks of the volcano, but the Caldera de Gairía is now protected as a natural monument.

Your local history guide will give you more history facts on tour.