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If we were to sketch the landscape of Fuerteventura, it would surely include goats and gorse. These two elements have been very present in the life of the Majoreros since time immemorial. Today we dedicate this article to gorse, one of the most abundant…

In Fuerteventura Since a few years ago it became fashionable to publish, on social networks, images in which their protagonists are surrounded by the violet color of lavenders, or the intense reds of poppy fields, instagramers have not stopped looking for…

The henequenes or piteras are just as well adapted to the Majorero landscape as the tuneras.  These plants are visible and easily recognizable with the naked eye. Its huge stems, more than 10 meters high, rise up creating a peculiar landscape. Walking…

When we visit a place on a daily basis, we do not pay attention to its peculiarities, the elements that compose it, we do not think about its history. Today we contemplate the exuberant tuneras that grow, wild, in the surroundings of the stately home of Los…

The singer Carlos Cano said in one of his songs: April to live, April to sing ... This month is also the month of literature since April 23 was established as "World Book Day".  There is a belief that Miguel de Cervantes and Willian Shakespeare died on…

Much of the pleasure of traveling is found in gastronomy. Discovering the local cuisine and tasting some of its delicacies, both in notable restaurants and in simpler ones, allows us to learn more about the destination to which we are traveling. Gastronomy is…

Fuerteventura is one of the most visited Canary Islands. The open character of its people, and its privileged coasts, surely have a lot to do with the fact that millions of tourists decide to spend their vacations here or, as it has been happening lately,…

Visiting the majorero markets is a unique experience. Tourists mingle with residents in search of something authentic. Fortunately, there are still artisans who keep techniques alive, which in other parts of the world are practically on the verge of…

If there is something that captivates the visitor when he arrives in Fuerteventura, it is its capricious coastline. On the west coast, there are cliffs that fall on a sea dotted with small rocks, on the opposite side, immense sandy areas and spectacular dunes…

Since, in March 2020, most European countries had to restrict the movement of their citizens, and even confine the population, we have realized that working remotely has positive aspects, and that it is possible to work at hundreds, or thousands of miles from…

If we add to the knowledge of a specific enclave, the origin of its toponymy, then we will be able to better understand its peculiarities.  Those who follow our blog will know that, at FuerteventurActiva, we have spoken on several occasions about the…

Canarian gastronomy is very diverse and has evolved differently on each island. All of them have unique delicacies, which make our cuisine authentic and cosmopolitan. There are some dishes that the eight islands share. Among them, we cannot fail to mention…