Rural tourism in Fuerteventura

Rural tourism in Fuerteventura is the perfect solution for those seeking a peaceful holiday immersed in the island’s wild and unspoiled nature.

Many people prefer rural tourism in Fuerteventura , where they can learn about the culture and traditions of each place and coexist with everything that surrounds them.

Rural tourism is suitable for those who want to be part of the essence and nature of the island, through hiking trails and trekking routes to enjoy enchanting views.

In particular, 255 kilometres of trails prepared and protected by the Island Network of Trails , with the possibility of staying in rural houses in Fuerteventura .

Fuerteventura has managed to maintain the tradition of Majorera culture through the various initiatives offered by the island’s rural houses, including:

• go fishing 
• learn the craft
• immerse yourself in gastronomic workshops
• learn about and experience agriculture and livestock farming first hand

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura’s commitment to promoting rural tourism on the island, a Biosphere Reserve, includes:

• environmental awareness
• sustainable local trade
• local gastronomy and organic agriculture
• commitment to the Starlight Reserve
• ecotourism activities
• local crafts
• cultural heritage
• sustainable mobility

And in particular:

• agriculture and food and wine area , which includes activities concerning the discovery of production techniques, the transformation of primary products, typical agricultural products and the culinary traditions of the area 
• natural environment area and the uncontaminated landscape of protected natural areas , which includes cultural, recreational and hiking practices aimed at enhancing the island’s hinterland
• architectural and cultural heritage area , includes cultural initiatives to enhance rural architecture , such as rural houses, museums, churches and other cultural and architectural assets linked to the history and culture of Majoreros(inhabitants of Fuerteventura)

Rural tourism, a unique journey through the island’s wonders

Natural spaces, immersed in wild and desert landscapes, crystal-clear skies and a thousand-year-old history and culture are what hides the oldest island of the Canary archipelago.

The arid nature, which over the years has given rise to plains and impressive parks and natural monuments such as Lobos Island or the Caldera de Gayría.

In Jandía Natural Park and the spectacular Corralejo Dunes Natural Park , turquoise waters blend with surprising lands and geological structures.

While in Betancuria Rural Park areas, one notices an arid, semi-desert terrain and mountain slopes with particular copper tones and geomorphological and ethnographic values.

Another wonder is its natural monuments such as the Tindaya Mountain , visible from almost every point on the island.

The rugged relief of Cardón Mountain , or the power of the volcanoes in the protected landscape of Malpaís Grande.       

When night falls, it is time for the traveler to enjoy one of the clearest skies in the universe.

The incalculable value of the celestial paradises of Fuerteventura, called Starlight Reserve , remains crystal clear thanks to three factors: 

• low light pollution 
• the low population density due to its large land area
• the subtropical climate regulated by the sea and the trade winds

Mirador de Sicasumbre offers a magical setting, where you can admire the starry sky, which seems to be within reach, and the enchantment of silence.

Mirador de Morro Velosa , with volcanoes and mountains that blend into a sky where stars, galaxies and planets emerge.

The earth tones of these arid landscapes are marked by green and white patches, which represent centuries-old cultures of the island of Fuerteventura.

The actions of the Canary Islands government

The Ministry of Tourism and Labour of the Government of the Canary Islands reiterates the need to promote rural tourism throughout the Canary Islands.

Rural tourism in Fuerteventura and throughout the Canary Islands captures the distinctive essence that distinguishes them in preserving a unique and wonderful territory.

In recent months, the Ministry has promoted several actions to promote rural tourism in Fuerteventura and throughout the Canary Islands, such as:

• strengthening the strategy for promoting quality and sustainable employment
• making the bureaucratic obstacles that rural tourism faces more flexible 
• enhancing the extraordinary beauty of the Canary Islands’ landscapes, its trails, local products, its culture and its centuries-old history

All this with the aim of inviting visitors to explore a unique destination, through activities that promote rural, naturalistic, and cultural tourism.

Like the “The Secret is Inside” campaign, whose aim is to attract tourists who are not only looking for heavenly beaches, but also for a cultural offering.

Through this campaign, works are created that enhance the identity of the Canarian people and present:

• emblematic places considered cultural heritage
• specialized actions in sports, nature and adventure tourism
• cycling, hiking and trekking in uncontaminated places 

The new strategy will help build customer loyalty among visitors who increasingly value the destination’s identity, its natural landscapes, and the history and culture of the Canary Islands .