Fuerteventura is approximately 20 million years old and is the oldest formation of the Canary Islands. Geographically pair with Lanzarote, because both are located on the same plateau, with only 40-50 meters of sea depth between the two.

Fuerteventura, like other Canary Islands, is of volcanic origin. The first eruption was well below sea level, and then the formation was pushed up. These early eruptions show the typical gentle slope of the Betancuria fault block. The subsequent eruptions-above sea level-have the traditional "volcanic" shape. The latest eruption on Fuerteventura occurred in what is now La Oliva about 5.000 years ago.

The first residents of Fuerteventura are thought to be of North African descent, but according to recent genetic studies, at least three races have immigrated. Important exploration of the island began in the 15th century when Jean de Bethancourt and Gadifer de la Salle began. Fuerteventura - then only the north - has been developed for tourism since the early 1970s. The South followed about ten years later.

 

PLACES OF INTEREST.

Costa Calma: Build from scratch. The earliest hotel was built in 1977, but the real prosperity only began in 1984, when the main road of the resort was completed. Costa Calma has different "centers" around various shopping centres, and all has its own unique atmosphere. In almost every centre you can find good restaurants, bars, and shops. Thanks to effective water recycling, the resort has become a green area for strolling. From Costa Calma to La Pared, it only takes a 2.5-hour walk to reach from the petrol Station. At low tide, you can take a walk on the beach from Costa Calma to Jandía. Every Sunday and Wednesday are the "market day" at the northern entrance of the village. The most famous of Costa Calma are its spectacular beaches and the area where surfing competitions are held every year - in Playa de Sotavento.

Jandía: Before entering Jandia, you will get a special welcome: statues of children looking at the sky. Photographers like it very much, but do not stop there as you will be fined. Jandia was developed for tourism because it makes use of wonderful beaches. What is more demanding is that with the development/modernization of many tracks, it is also popular with hikers, which will take you to scenic spots. Many tracks are suitable for families. The lighthouse is the protagonist of the sea view and adds to the atmosphere at night. Along the route, you will find many nice restaurants and bars, as well as many shops. Part of the corridor is even covered by the gallery to prevent direct sunlight. Every Monday and Thursday are a "market day" in the "Cosmo" shopping mall at the southern end of the village.

Morro Jable: It is an old fishermen’s village that retains most of its original atmosphere. It is built on the hillside. The promenade along the shore has many shops, restaurants, and bars, but you can also look around in the small new streets and corners, because you will get more quality restaurants, bars, shops, beautiful views, and peaceful atmosphere. You will find some statues representing residents and their occupations. They are very real! Even a statue of the former German chancellor Willy Brandt can be found. The sand on al Morro Jable beach moves in and out of the seabed, depending on the direction of the waves. Walk along the seaside promenade to the church until the end, and then go to the first alley to the left. When you climb to the top of the mountain to reach the church, you will be amazed by the magnificent scenery. Morro Jable has a port where you can visit a turtle farm. This is a long-term plan of the local government to reintroduce turtles on Fuerteventura.

Pájara: It is another typical peaceful town with little changes over the time. It is an agricultural town with carefully restored traditional style buildings. The church "Nuestra Señora de Regla" was built in 1687 and has spectacular walls. If you walk around the church, you will enjoy abundant greenery.

Caleta de Fuste: It is the largest community in Antigua. The area is frequented by all kinds of tourists, with many hotels, shops, boutiques, bars, cafes, and restaurants on or near the beach. In the main port is a castle, built as Martello Tower in 1743 by the military engineer Claudio de Lisne. In addition to beach activities, local recreational activities include sailing, diving, windsurfing, and scuba adventures. The waters of this area are famous for their populations of dolphins and turtles. Nearby is the Championship Golf Course, one of Fuerteventura’s two golf courses and the venue of the 2004 Spanish Open.

Corralejo: Has existed in an unremarkable and unimportant fishing village for most of its history, where a small number of poor fishermen worked for a long time to support their families. In the early 1970s, because of its extraordinary beaches and vast sand dunes, tourism arrived in the south of the island in the 1960s began to venture north. As a tourist attraction, Corralejo has an exceptionally low starting point. In the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the town’s tourism industry continued to develop, peaking in the 2000s. Hotels, apartments and villas have sprung up. Many British and Irish tourists have fallen in love with this resort and feel incredibly happy to move there permanently. In the decades after the emergence of tourism in Corralejo, the population of Corralejo and La Oliva has grown significantly. In the 1975 census, the population of La Oliva was 2,900, and now that number is just over 25,000.

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