The majorero tomato

On hot days we prefer light meals, fruits and salads, all of which provide water, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and, of course, help lower body heat.  Nothing like having a refreshing and nutritious gazpacho, on a hot day in July. Well yes, taste some delicious Tiscamanita tomatoes (tomatoes that taste like tomatoes) accompanied with […]

Beaches of Fuerteventura with Blue Flag

Our coastline offers a formidable landscape as the setting for unforgettable moments. The diversity of its nature is so rich that it gives us almost personalized places for each one. Whether you want to be in a quiet place, where you can disconnect from the world, or if you are looking for more bustling enclaves, […]

Tabaibas and cardones

 The Tabaibas and the cardones, together with the gorse, are the most representative plants of the Fuerteventura landscape. Both (tabaibas and cardones) belong to the genus of the Euphorbiaceae, and have been used in a similar way, for generations.  In Le Canarien, the chronicles of the conquest of Fuerteventura (XV century), a description is made […]

Nicknames or popular names of the towns of Fuerteventura

The nicknames of people born in a certain locality, have served since ancient times to make jokes and little songs. Many of them are sung at village festivals and have an ironic, burlesque or sarcastic character, displacing, in many cases, the official name. Nicknames often have a metaphorical meaning. Their origins have become so rapidly […]

Gorse (La Aulaga)

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 plants on the island, if not the most abundant, and which […]

Where to observe and photograph stars in Fuerteventura?

Clear skies and spectacular scenery are all you need for an experience that combines science and fun.  Fuerteventura offers such clear and clean skies that they allow stargazing, almost anywhere on the island. Due to its purity, low cloudiness and light pollution, Fuerteventura was designated, in 2015, Starlight Reserve. The foundation that grants this certification […]

Aloe vera in Fuerteventura

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 similar environments to impress your followers.  If you are one of those who like […]

Playa Blanca: sea, sun and history.

A mild climate throughout the year, extensive beaches, and dreamy natural coves. There is no place for monotony. Fuerteventura is a privileged island where you will always find your place to enjoy sunny days and the sea.  The most touristic municipalities in Fuerteventura are La Oliva and Pájara. This is not incompatible with other municipalities […]