Things to do in Salinas del Carmen

Why are they the 3 jewels of Majorera culture? Las Salinas del Carmen is a protected site that is still alive today: visiting the Salinas del Carmen Museum is taking a trip to the past, to tradition, to the authentic Fuerteventura. The purity of the waters and the conservation of traditional techniques are key to obtaining the best sea salt in the Canary Islands. The characteristics of the island have given rise to a peculiar goat cheese, the famous and award-winning Majorero cheese: the best goat cheese in the world. Do you want to know all its secrets? We will tell you about them at the Majorero Cheese Museum. And to culminate the experience, in the center of the mills you will be able to learn about the operation of these giants that were used to grind grain, especially the gofio. Have you tried it? We invite you to taste the kneaded gofio, the quintessential Canarian recipe. The three centers are located in the central part of the island, easily accessible by car, motorbike or even by bike. They are the most visited centers on the island as they make up an essential and essential part of the Majorera culture. You can visit the centers are your own pace, and when you want as you don´t have to visit the 3 centers on the same day : The Interpretation center is the smaller one, and its visit is about 40 minutes. The museum of the Salinas del Carmen is about 1 hours if you want to visit both the interior and the exterieor, and the Museo del Queso has various part, including the Windmill, the museum, and the Cactus garden), which all together takes about 1.5hours, depending on the interest of each person.

Welcome to our Fuerteventura Adventure! Our journey begins at Salinas del Carmen, the island's sole active salt production site. Traverse Fuerteventura's volcanic and rural landscapes, culminating in a visit to a local cheese farm to meet the famed Fuerteventura goats. Next, we'll head towards Antigua, exploring its main square and one of the region's well-preserved windmills, once used for grinding gofio flour. Finally, we'll leisurely make our way back to Caleta de Fuerteventura, where I'll guide you to the highest viewpoint accessible by car, offering breathtaking vistas of the town. Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey.

We will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point, then set off to discover the most beautiful and emblematic places in North Fuerteventura. We will start in Corralejo, make our first stop at the Bayuyo volcano, continue on the scenic road between the volcanoes to get to Lajares and then head to El Cotillo Lighthouse where we will make our second stop. Also in El Cotillo we will make another stop at Castillo del Tostón from which you can admire the wonderful coastline, with its cliffs and endless beautiful beach. Here we will make a short coffee stop, to go to the toilet or buy some souvenirs, all overlooking the beautiful marina of El Cotillo. We will set off again for La Oliva, where we will stop at its small but charming church square (where there is also a snack bar and toilets), depart to visit the Mills of Villaverde, from where you can admire the Arena Volcano and enjoy views of the island's hinterland. Our last stop will be the dunes of Corralejo, but first a short trip to admire from the window the Holy Mountain of Tindaya, the wonderful road that goes up to Vallebrón and down to Caldereta. Last stop, when the light is wonderful, on the magical dunes of Corralejo that will really leave you breathless. During the transfers I will tell you a little bit about the history of Fuerteventura, the places where we will stop and those we will see in passing. During the stops, on the other hand, I will take beautiful, fun and spontaneous photographs, without boring poses, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and get a taste of Fuerteventura's famous "quiet life." And if you want to take some photos with your phone to send to friends right away, don't worry, I'll help you with that too. The excursion will take place in a 9-passenger van, but the group will consist of a maximum of 6 people, to give everyone their well-deserved attention and to do things calmly and in absolute relaxation. The tour is also suitable for families with children. I have more than 15 years of experience as a family photographer and in tourism, so don't worry, your kids will love me and have a great time.