Places to Visit & Things to do
The peaceful island, Fuerteventura, the second largest of the Canaries, offers you truly outstanding landscapes.
Small coastal villages full of flavour and tradition will show you their most typical architecture together with churches, chapels, castles and a network of museums which will take you on an interesting historical tour of this island of treasure, which also loves its craftwork: openwork, basket-making, wood and clay.
Getting to know the Canary Islands, their origins, their rich history and traditions is a real discovery. From the striking remains of the legendary culture of the Guanche people, your days can be spent visiting museums, ethnographic parks, archaeological sites and arts centres.
Cool Runnings (Trike Tours): 0034 678 390810
www.coolrunningstours.com
Trike Excursion (Rock Cafe, Caleta de Fuste):
Tel: 0034 649 938581
Buggy Excursions (Villa Florida, Caleta de Fuste):
Tel: 0034 928 160292 / 0034 638 807840
For guided off-road tours, or self-drive, buggies can be a great way to see more remote parts of the island.
Go-Karting (Oasis del Sur, Tamaretilla, Tuineje):
Tel: 0034 620 504399
An international outdoor kart circuit, open from 10am-8pm.
Betancuria Museum (Betancuria):
Open Tue-Sat, 10.00-17.00 - Sun, 11.00-14.00
This former Capital was founded by Norman conqueror Jean de Bethancourt in 1405. A short drive out of town is the restaurant 'Mirador Moro Velosa' which is situated on Tegu mountain and commands spectacular views of the north of the island.
La Alcogida Ecomuseum (Tefia):
Open daily except Sat & Mon, 9.30-17.30
La Cilla Museum of Grains (La Oliva):
Open daily except Sat & Mon, 9.30-17.30
There are two magnificent buildings in the town that remind us of the age old tradition of the powerful Colonels.
Molino de Antigua (Antigua):
Open Tue-Sat, 9.30-17.30
Antigua is one of the oldest villages on the island, and was briefly the Capital in 1812 and 1835. An idyllic little village and well worth a visit.
Luxury Catamaran Sailing - a fabulous day swimming, snorkeling, jet-skiing and relaxing, lunch and drinks included:
Tel: 0034 928 513022
email: info@catlanza.com
www.catlanza.com
Tourventura (offers many activities and excursions), Office in caleta's commercial centre next to the beach:
Tel/Fax: 0034 928 163084
Email: info@tourventura.info
Waterpark (see Tourventura above):
www.tourventura.info/caleta_activities/fuerteventura_baku_water_park.htm
Spend the day in Fuerteventura´s only waterpark. With slides, kamikazes, lazy river, wave pool and lots more, you will have plenty of fun.
As well as being a Water Park, the Baku Village has Ten Pin Bowling, Crazy Golf, a Driving Range, Restaurants and Shops. The rides and facilities in this Water Park are very modern (the park opened at the end of 2004).
Oasis Park Zoo – La Lajita (see Tourventura above):
www.tourventura.info/corralejo_excursions/fuerteventura_oasis_park.htm
Oasis Park is a Zoo and Botanical Gardens in the south of Fuerteventura. The Zoo features over 200 species including Alligators, Monkeys, Giraffes, Zebras and Birds. The 200,000 Square meters of Botanical Gardens, which feature many Endemic Species and Cacti, can be enjoyed from the back of a Camel on the Camel Safari.
Guerreros (outdoor infra-red combat):
Tel: 0034 647 456334
email: guerrero_inred@hotmail.com
The American Star (shipwreck):
In January 1994, during a force 11 storm, she ran aground on the 'Playa de Garsey', Fuerteventura, she broke in two and was declared a total loss.
Visit the homepage to find out the history...
www.ssaustralishomepage.co.uk
Visit this site for instructions on how to find the wreck...
www.sunnyfuerteventura.com/american-star/index.html
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