
A TRIP ROUTE
INTERESTING FACTS
Situated just 100 km off the coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is the oldest island in the archipelago. Inhabited by the Mojos tribe, it was conquered in the early 15th century by Jean de Bethencourt, acting on behalf of the King of Castile. Fuerteventura is often called the "Goat Island" because the dominant livestock here are goats belonging to the Spanish dairy breed, the Cabra Majorera. This is one of three goat breeds native to the Canary Islands, the others being the Palmera from La Palma and the Tinerfeña from Tenerife. They can be found literally everywhere, as we witnessed firsthand while exploring the island by car. Individually, in pairs, or in small herds, they roam the gentle slopes of eroded volcanoes in search of food. However, it is impossible to get closer to them because they are very shy. The ubiquitous goats have even left their mark on the names of towns. Puerto de Cabras, meaning "goat port," is the old name of the island's current capital, Puerto de Rosario.THIS IS WORTH KNOWING
Poland is one of the key markets for Canary Islands tourism. In 2025, up to 50 flights per week were recorded, making this destination one of the most popular among Polish travelers. The first organized groups of Polish tourists reached the Canary Islands (primarily Tenerife) as early as the 1960s aboard the legendary MS Batory. The transatlantic regularly visited the archipelago during its cruise voyages, making a total of 75. Its successor, the TSS Stefan Batory, continued this tradition after taking over service in 1969. By the end of 1985, the liner had made a total of 136 voyages, carrying over 86,000 passengers. The ships most frequently called at Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife), and in exceptional cases also at smaller ports such as Santa Cruz de la Palma. Cruises to the Canary Islands were most popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The TSS Stefan Batory ended its service in 1988, and the ship itself was scrapped in 2000.August 2015
Bearing in mind the extraordinary beauty of Lanzarote's landscapes, we decided to spend another vacation in Fuerteventura. The choice turned out to be a bull's eye, and the stay on the island was a real pleasure. As usual, we rode it along and across it, drawing handfuls from the resources of nature, culture and history of Fuerteventura.
We lived in the small coastal town of Caleta de Fueste. Located in the middle of the island, it turned out to be an excellent base for our road trips. A spacious and well-equipped hotel with the all inclusive option, met the expectations of even the most demanding guests. The seaside promenade and the wide, sandy beach situated in a picturesque bay gave the opportunity to rest and take a relaxing bath. What more can you expect from a family holiday abroad ?Julek is resting
The advantages of the tiny town of Caleta de Fueste were beautiful walking routes along the ocean and delicious food. Julek, on the other hand, liked swimming pools for children. He spent a lot of time testing various inflatable swim aids there. In the end, he decided on a huge stingray, which aroused the admiration of the kids. The fun was great. Sometimes he scared the other kids, sometimes he took the punches from the older boys himself.
Northern part
Fortunately, the northern part of Fuerteventura, apart from Dunas de Corralejo, is not too crowded with tourists. And good, because you can find small fishing villages here, such as El Cotillo or Los Molinos. We went there hoping for an afternoon rest away from the crowds of tourists. And in fact, the picturesque Los Molinos, squeezed between fancifully shaped rocks, met our expectations.
Dunas de Corralejo
One of the attractions of the island is the Parque Natural Dunas de Corralejo. For a distance of over 10 km, there are delightful white sand dunes that gently slope towards the ocean. The place is so amazing that we visited it twice. The entrance to the dunes is unlimited, so we used it at will, traversing the area along and across, climbing the tops of the dunes, and then sliding down or rolling down the slope. The fun was amazing.
Middle part
Between the beaches of the north and south, there is a volcanic land shimmering with colors. The most beautiful town here is the first capital of the island of Betancuria . The white buildings contrast with the cinnamon hills and the blue sky. Colorful flowers hang from the walls of the houses, and everything seems to have stopped in time. A walk through the deserted streets was a real pleasure for us.
Jandia Peninsula
The Jandia peninsula is the most mountainous part of the island. It is known primarily for Playa de Sotavento or "beach where the wind blows". A beautiful 6 km long sandbank, creating picturesque lagoons, is one of the most visited and photographed villages in Fuerteventura. In fact, the beach made an amazing impression on us, and its biggest attraction is that due to the winds blowing from different directions, it looks different each time.
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