Our most recommended things to do in Betancuria

Fuerteventura: Island Highlights Guided Sightseeing Tour

1. Fuerteventura: Island Highlights Guided Sightseeing Tour

Discover the sunny island of Fuerteventura's hotspots during an average 7 hours tour... An incredibly beautiful day together with a maximum of 8 people. Explore the highlights of the island. Sit relaxed in our brand new air-conditioned minibus and view and walk on the local white natural beaches, ancient natural caves, Canarian old villages and high mountains/volcanoes. See limestone formations, large natural caves and white beaches with crystal clear waters. . You will be picked up from your pick-up point by our multilingual local guide. Enjoy our many stops to take photos, go for a stroll, or grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy a stop for a local inexpensive lunch. Admire amazing mountains, volcanoes, the south 30 kilometers surf beach Sotavento, the famous coral sand dunes & popcorn beaches of Corralejo & El Cotillo, and visit the natural swimming pools and white beaches on the North Shore. Panorama views all day! See or walk to he limestone formations aor perhaps have a relax walk to the natural caves in Ajuy (no obligations), and an amazing relaxing walk or shopping in/around the beautiful former capital Betancuria from, one of the oldest capital villages (1404) in the Canary Islands & one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. We have been doing tours for years now (2014 )at the request of holidaymakers. This tour has all the ingredients to make it an extremely successful day together with our funny guides. The tour is not too long and not too short and on our sightseeing trip you will encounter everything the island has to offer... from buildings to animals... We are not going to reveal more now. It is up to you to discover it with the best international local funny guide Pepe who has been in Fuerteventura since 1998.

Fuerteventura: Panoramic Tour

2. Fuerteventura: Panoramic Tour

Discover the Island of Fuerteventura on a day tour. Learn about the area's distinct culture, walk along a dune path, and visit the Natural Park of Betancuria. Begin your day with a pickup at your hotel in Corralejo, Lajares, Villaverde, or Cotillo, and hear a short briefing about the day's itinerary from your driver. From Corralejo, drive to the Sand Dunes Natural Park and admire the dunes that slide into the ocean. Take time to explore before a scenic ride along the eastern coast of Fuerteventura, passing through Puerto del Rosario, quaint villages, ancient volcanoes, lava flows, and desert landscapes.  Stroll along the white shores of Sotavento beach, in the southeast of the island. Admire the beautiful lagoons and capture the best panoramic shots on the road across the central mountains to Pájara, a quaint rural town. Stop for lunch in Ajuy, a picturesque fishing village, and try the local seafood. Visit the black sand beach or explore the exciting caves only a 30-minute walk away. Cross the Natural Park of Betancuria, the oldest part of the island, which offers broad views over the Canyon of La Peñita. Follow the winding streets of Betancuria, the first Castilian settlement in the Canary Islands and the ancient capital of Fuerteventura. Keep an eye out for the island's native birds, such as falcons, eagles, hawks, and vultures.  Finally, witness stunning views of the Tindaya mountain (also known as the "Sacred Mountain"). 

Fuerteventura: Discovery Tour

3. Fuerteventura: Discovery Tour

Discover the island of Fuerteventura on this incredible full-day tour. After pickup at your hotel in Corralejo, Cotillo, or Caleta de Fuste, start your day with a visit to the little village of Tiscamanita. Stop at an aloe vera plantation and see the island’s agave plantations.  Next you’ll visit Pájara, a small oasis among barren mountains. Admire the views of the church, with its distinctive Aztec-style facade. Continue to Betancuria village to stop at the Casa Santa Maria, a house that showcases traditional crafts made by the inhabitants of the island. Then enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, pass the Mirador de los Guanches on the way to the north. Finally you’ll reach the Oliva, where you’ll have panoramic views of the House of the Colonels, former residence of the island’s authorities. At the end of your full-day tour, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Fuerteventura: Full Day Tour with Lunch

4. Fuerteventura: Full Day Tour with Lunch

You will begin your route towards Pájara, a small oasis among barren mountains. From here you will have views of its church, which is complete with an Aztec-style façade. You will then visit Tiscamanita, stopping at an aloe vera production plant where it is possible to see where this product is created out of agave plants on the island. Next up, you will continue to Betancuria, where you will visit the Casa Santa Maria, a traditional house which collects samples and customs of the inhabitants of the island. Lunch will then be en-route to your next destination, where delicious and traditional dishes will be waiting you. After lunch you will continue the route passing the Mirador de “los Guanches” on the way to the north, before reaching Oliva. Once here you will have a panoramic view of the House of the Colonels, a former residence of the island’s authorities. Afterwards, you can see the beautiful beaches of the Dunes of Corralejo, complete with a photo-stop. This idyllic beach has been a natural setting for various Hollywood production films.

Fuerteventura: Island Flavors Full-day Tour

5. Fuerteventura: Island Flavors Full-day Tour

Tour the island of Fuerteventura in an air-conditioned vehicle. Get off the beaten track and visit places unchanged and unspoiled over the time.  After you are picked up from your hotel, you’ll head to an aloe vera farm where you will learn about the properties of this miraculous plant, considered as the queen of medicinal plants.  Next you’ll admire the Entallada Lighthouse, the nearest point of the Canary Islands to the African continent. Then visit the “Esparragal” bio farm and taste their olive oil, tomatoes and other naturally-grown products. You’ll also learn about the life and traditions of the Canarian people living in the countryside.  You will visit the scenic villages of Pajara and Betancuria, making a stop at one of the best goat farms and cheese shops on the island, and enjoy a tasting of their produce. For lunch, enjoy a meal of tapas in an authentic local restaurant (not included on the price). The last spot of the day is the famous cheese museum located in the village of Antigua. At the end of the day you’ll be dropped back to your hotel.

Fuerteventura: Guided Island Tour from Lanzarote

6. Fuerteventura: Guided Island Tour from Lanzarote

Explore one of the Canary Islands' most beautiful locations, Fuerteventura, on a full-day tour from Lanzarote. This tour is packed with adventure and takes you on a voyage of discovery through the island’s rich history, customs, and habits. Famous for its stunning sandy beaches, Fuerteventura was recently declared a Reserve of the Biosphere. Learn from your guide what makes these beaches so special, and feel the sand beneath your toes on a walk along the shore. Admire the array of visual differences between the island’s many hot spots, including Betancuria and the town of Pájara. Marvel at the wild mountains and incredible viewpoints scattered across the region, before taking a moment to relax at Las Dunas de Corralejo beach. Learn about the cultivation of aloe vera, tomatoes, and olive oil on the island and how this has shaped life for the locals.

From Lanzarote: Fuerteventura Day Trip

7. From Lanzarote: Fuerteventura Day Trip

Discover the top Fuerteventura highlights on a full-day tour departing from the Playa Blanca Harbor in Lanzarote. Enjoy a scenic 35-minute cruise to Corralejo Harbor in Fuerteventura. Visit the the village of La Oliva and stop in at the Candelaria church. Admire the church's traditional Canarian architecture dating back to the 18th century. Travel to Tefía and the village of Betancuria, the one-time capital of the island. Enjoy free time to explore the cobbled streets of the village and stop in at a traditional eatery for lunch.  Then continue on to a traditional farm-museum that houses a number of different animals and its own cheese-making operation. Sample some of the delicious locally-produced products before traveling northward along the coast to the Dunes of Corralejo natural park. Pause to take photos of the magnificent sloping dune beaches and turquoise waters.

Other Sightseeing Options in Betancuria

Want to discover all there is to do in Betancuria? Click here for a full list.

What people are saying about Betancuria

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 10 reviews

The trip was great. The road to Betancuria was exciting as it was at heights and the road was very narrow. We got lucky that there weren't any incoming traffic that would lead to a bottle neck on the mountain road. I was in awe for Betancuria, as this was a very beautiful little town, and I wish that we could have stayed a little bit longer.

tour absolutely not to be missed our guide Beppe in a precise punctual and not talkative or heavy way showed us the places indicated in the program Not only gave us useful information to better enjoy the island

Fantastic day out. Our guide was 2st class. She gave great insight to the places we visited. She went above and beyond. The lunch was very tasty. Overall I would go again. Thank you all involved.

Our guide was so lovely and very informative We were mixed ages oldest being 86 and he was very caring towards my mum

Thank you very much for lovely day, highly recommend