Betancuria: The Historical Heart of Fuerteventura

Congratulations! You have decided to live the Betancuria experience. You are about to travel a unique itinerary full of history, beauty and unforgettable corners. Here is the route with all the stops you will make. Remember: your cell phone will automatically stamp your passage through each point of the route. Welcome to your adventure! We hope you enjoy every step and manage to complete all the proposed places. Let the journey begin!

Stops

4 stop(s) in this experience

1

Conventual Church of San Buena- ventura (XV century, rebuilt in the XVII century)

These ruins belong to the first Franciscan convent in the Canary Islands, founded in 1416. Although today only its walls and arcades remain after the pirate attacks of the sixteenth century, the place retains a mystical and peaceful atmosphere. It is a key piece to understand the Christianization of the islands and the origin of the first capital of Fuerteventura, surrounded by gardens that invite reflection.

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2

Santa Maria Church

It is the most emblematic building of the town. Originally of French Gothic style, it was destroyed by pirates and rebuilt in the seventeenth century with Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It highlights its bell tower and its valuable golden altarpieces. It is considered the first cathedral of the Canary Islands and its white facade is the symbol of the historic center of this historic town.

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3

San Diego Chapel (XVII century)

Located next to the ruins of the convent, this small 17th century hermitage was built over the cave where, according to tradition, San Diego de Alcalá prayed during his stay on the island. It is a perfect example of popular Canarian religious architecture: whitewashed walls, volcanic stone and wooden coffered ceilings. An intimate corner that holds much of the island's spiritual memory.

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4

Nuestra Señora de la Peña Hermitage (XVIII century)

Located in the spectacular Barranco de las Peñitas, this chapel guards the patron saint of Fuerteventura. It is a place of great tradition where the most important pilgrimage of the island is celebrated every September. Its location, surrounded by large blocks of granite and palm trees, makes it an oasis of faith and nature, being one of the most photographed landscapes and loved by the majoreros.

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