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 April 23, 1616. However, neither of us left […]
Wake up by the sea, feeling the first rays of sun through the glass of the windows, listening to the squawking of the seagulls. In short, feeling that time does not pass is one of the sensations that you can experience in El Jablito. El Jablito is one of those enclaves that you don’t expect […]
The maritime atmosphere that is breathed in the streets of El Cotillo, has managed to seduce, for decades, the thousands of tourists who visit Fuerteventura. Seafaring soul, a rich gastronomy and its lively atmosphere have made this town in the municipality of La Oliva one of the most outstanding holiday destinations on the island. If […]
In contrast to the gentle northeast and southeast coasts of Fuerteventura, where extensive beaches predominate, the island has other more remote enclaves where tranquility is a rising value. The coves that we propose below have several aspects in common: They are quiet spaces, without crowds, accessible by vehicle, ideal to enjoy a different day at […]
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 on the rise. There is no city worth its salt that does […]
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, teleworking. The color palette that defines the Majorero landscapes is […]
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 extinction. Goldsmithing, hand-painted fabrics, embroidery, basketry, wood carving, cheese making, … are some of the traditional […]
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 are its protagonists. We do not know if the Mahos, ancient […]
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 the office. Now it is not difficult to imagine that we are […]
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 Majorera toponymy. Today we want to dig into the origin of the […]
