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Church of Santa María de Betancuria
The most important building in the municipality. Built in 1410 in French Gothic style, it was destroyed by Barbary pirat
Canarias / Fuerteventura
FuerteventuraCanarias
Betancuria
FuerteventuraCanariasIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
395m
ALTITUDE
1404
FOUNDATION
700
INHABITANTS
S. XV
CHURCH
What you'll find here
Convent
ruinas · S. XV-XVII · Open to visitors
St. Bonaventure
Notable church
gotica mudejar renacentista barroca · S. XV-XVII · Open to visitors
Santa Maria
Notable hermitage
Open to visitors
San Diego de Alcalá
Gothic gem
S. XV · Open to visitors
Church of Santa María de Betancuria
National Historic Site
historic town
Visitable cave
natural
Ajuy caves
Natural / national park
Rural Park
By a river
Natural monument
formacion geologica
Ajuy Natural Monument and Betancuria Massif
Unique museum
Open to visitors
archaeological museum
Stone village
White village
Betancuria, between the sea and tradition, a place with soul.
Betancuria was the first city founded in the Canary Islands and the first capital of the Canary Islands, until 1834. Located in the valley of the Betancuria Massif, a rural park, it is one of the least deserted areas of the island, as well as the least populated municipality of Fuertaventura, with less than 800 inhabitants. It is the town with the greatest historical and artistic interest of the island. One of its main attractions is the Archaeological Museum of Beancuria, where the traveler can see how the ancient inhabitants of the island lived.
Betancuria, first village of Fuerteventura to
…Images of Betancuria
What to see
Places of interest
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San Diego de Alcalá Chapel
Hermitage located in the historic center of Betancuria. It is part of the religious heritage of the town, linked to the
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San Buenaventura Convent
First convent of the Canary Islands, founded in 1416 by the Franciscan order. Razed in the pirate attack of 1593, it pre
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Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum
Museum with collections on the first aborigines of Fuerteventura and ethnography of the island. Ideal complement to unde
What to do in Betancuria
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Betancuria is located in Fuerteventura, Canarias.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Betancuria.
San Buenaventura Convent Motorhome Area
Free overnight stay12 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Betancuria Town Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage(no data)
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Flat esplanade overlooking the convent; historic center within walking distance. Facilities described as rudimentary by users; town hall was working on completing emptying of gray (2024). One of the few public areas on the island. Canary Islands: regulations on overnight stays in transit; confirm local signage.
- Access:
- Signposted asphalted parking at the entrance to the historic center, next to the Convent of San Buenaventura and the Hermitage of San Diego. Overnight stay allowed up to 72 h (3 days) according to town hall. Signposted from the access road to the village.
- Phone:
- +34 928 878 001
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(38 puntos)
A 0.2 kmUltra-rápido · 60 kW
EndesaPlaza Santa MaríaA 0.4 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kW
Repsol - Ibil (ES)Calle Roberto Roldán, BetancuriaA 3.8 kmRápido · 22 kW
Repsol - Ibil (ES)FV-30Datos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
