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- German
- English
Discover charming inland village of Betancuria and visit its colonial church. Admire the unusual Aztec-looking church façade in the pretty village of Pajara. Sample the island's best-known cheeses and visit an aloe vera plantation. Explore sea caves and black sand beaches in the fishing village of Ajuy. Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Fuerteventura and its history.
Stroll through timeworn village plazas and into pretty colonial churches, investigate sea caves and learn about typical produce. Between stops you'll visit lofty viewpoints to admire Fuerteventura's unusually stark landscape. It may look barren but Marta, one of our expert guides, says, ‘There are 44 different bird species found on Fuerteventura, despite the lack of trees. That's only four fewer than on the forested island of Madeira.'
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your exact pick up time and place depend on the hotel where you stay at. After confirming the booking we will contact you to inform you about the exact pick up time and place. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time, please contact us.
Itinerary
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1Pajara
We will head to Pajara to visit Nuestra Senora de la Regla church and admire its standout Aztec- looking facade.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Monumento Natural de Ajuy
Drive next to the tiny west-coast fishing village of Ajuy, where you can explore its black-sand beach and sea caves in chalk cliffs. It's on to Betancuaria next, with a photo stop along the way to overlook the parched mountains and the ocean at the Las Peñitas viewpoint.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Iglesia Catedral de Santa Maria de Betancuria
Step back in time in Betancuria with a chance to see the church of Santa María – the oldest in the Canaries – which was consecrated in 1424, or take a visit to the archaeological museum and view some interesting exhibitions. Step back in time in Betancuria with a visit to the church of Santa María – the oldest in the Canaries – which was consecrated in 1424.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Finca Canarias Aloe Vera
Glass of cava included.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Then it's on to a family-run restaurant in Valle de Santa Ines for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
To round off the day, we'll visit a goat farm and sample local cheeses as well as local jams and honey rum liqueur – a Fuerteventura favourite.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 9h-17:15h, Saturday and Sundays closed.
- Total duration includes pickup and drop off
- Bring suitable footwear
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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