Guisguey in Puerto del Rosario: The Charm of the silence

Guisguey , belonging to the municipality of Puerto del Rosario, is the village of a thousand terraces that embodies the charm of silence and tranquility.

Long before the arrival of Europeans, people from North Africa settled in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. 

Guisguey , with its fertile valley, offered excellent conditions for human settlement: shrubby vegetation, pastures, fresh water, protection from the constant wind.

The excellent hydrographic and environmental conditions of the valley have allowed Guisguey to dedicate itself mainly to agricultural activity and in particular to the cultivation of cereals.

One of the greatest treasures of Guisguey ‘s heritage is its loons, a cultivation system that allowed for crops to be obtained even in adverse weather conditions.

This town, just a few kilometers from the capital of Fuerteventura, is one of the island’s typical inland villages, where time seems to have stood still.

Here the silence, tranquility and nature of Fuerteventura , wild and uncontaminated, reign supreme.

And it’s not just Fuerteventura’s beaches , its centuries-old volcanoes and natural sites that attract tourists from all over the world.

But also villages like Guisguey , which fascinate lovers of rural tourism .

The Valhondo-Guisguey Ravine

The Barranco de Valhondo-Guisguey is the deepest of the eastern slopes of the island. 

Originating from the Montaña de la Muda , its basin extends for 13.5 km at 689 m above sea level.

This ravine, together with El Aceitunal , forms one of the highest mountain ranges on the island of Fuerteventura.

The Guisguey Valley , located just 8 km from Puerto del Rosario, the capital of Fuerteventura , is a truly special place.

Indeed, it is a land rich in history, culture and tradition that deserves to be explored during a trip to Fuerteventura.

Ethnographic heritage and territorial redevelopment

In 2017, Guisguey received the Biosphere Award from the Cabildo de Fuerteventura , in recognition of its residents’ commitment to caring for and improving the neighborhood’s landscape.

This recognition is the result of the dedication of local inhabitants in recovering traditional ethnographic elements such as terraces, fences, barns, and taro fields.

This is with the aim of keeping alive the agricultural history of this village in the hinterland of Fuerteventura.

A place out of time

Guisguey is a timeless place, perfect for those seeking tranquility and the simplicity of everyday life, away from the crowds of tourists.

Today it has become a residential settlement that does not turn its back on its past, preserving the landscape and its agricultural and ethnographic heritage.

Naturally, to preserve the historical value of this village and improve the daily lives of its residents, it is essential to invest in modern infrastructure and services.

How to get to Guisguey

Getting to Guisguey from Puerto del Rosario quickly and conveniently is possible by bus, taxi, rental car, motorbike, and even bicycle rental for the more energetic.

The village is approximately 13 km from the capital of Fuerteventura , a journey that can be completed in about 15 minutes.

Follow the FV1 northwards and then the FV104 at the Guisguey exit.