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Cumbre de Betancuria – goat and sheep farm and cheese dairy

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

Who is interested in culture and gastronomy of Fuerteventura can visit a goat and cheese farm. The isle is well known for sheep and goat cheese and other specialty’s as marmalade out of cactus fruits or different liquors.

Cumbres de Betancuria – cheese dairy and goat farm

Near the village of Betancuria in the interior of the isle you find the cheese dairy and goat farm called Cumbres de Betancuria.

The guest room

The farm house by itself is already a visit worst and in the inside you can find many interesting decoration articles and old tools, which were used to do different works at the farm. In the farm cheese, coffee and sweets are served for the … Read the rest

Posted by Ann
Categories: Betancuria, Flora and Fauna

The ancient world of Betancuria

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

If you drive on the road from the South to the North of the isle of Fuerteventura you can visit the idyllic village of Betancuria.

In Betancuria you can find out the real character of Fuerteventura. You can stroll along the small alleys of the historic center and it seems that it Betancuria time stands still. Antique buildings, monuments, small cottages and more. The visitors are charmed by the nice atmosphere of Betancuria.

As well you have the possibility to visit artisan shops and buy some souvenirs. A museum for art and an archeological museum are placed as well in Betancuria. A couple of small shops with typical canarian products and decoration objects are like a magnet … Read the rest

Posted by Ann
Categories: About Fuerteventura, Betancuria, Places to visit

Fuerteventura – the golden canarian isle

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is where the Canary Isles find their place. Fuerteventura is one of 7 marvelous islands in between the 3 continents America, Europe and Africa.

Fuerteventura is famous for its wonderful beaches and bizarre landscapes. Here you can find endless beaches with golden sand and an unforgettable view over the ocean. Round over the isle there are touristic villages, hotels and apartment complexes where you can rent a comfortable room or your own holiday apartment or cottage.

On the island you find many surf- and windsurf spots. One of the most famous surf spots are situated in Corralejo, El Cotillo, Costa Calma and Morro Jable, Tarajalejo, … Read the rest

Posted by Ann
Categories: About Fuerteventura, Antigua, Beaches, Betancuria, Cofete, Corralejo, Costa Calma, El Cotillo, Jandía, Nightlife, Places to visit, Sotavento, Sports
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