museums - Fuerteventura

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MUSEUMS
Salt Museum. Learn the traditional salt
foam making process which is typical of
Fuerteventura and its quality is excellent.
Salinas del Carmen (Antigua)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Los Molinos Visitor Interpretive Centre.
Observe how magnificent the mills are.
They were essential in the daily life of the
Majorero people long ago.
Tiscamanita (Antigua)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Morro Velosa Observation Point. It was
designed by César Manrique and offers
amazing views of the dry and volcanic
landscape of the island.
Morro Velosa (Betancuria)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Museum of Traditional Fishing. An
exhibition
about
the
important
connection of the Majoreroa people with
the fishing traditions since the prehistoric
period located in a beautiful lighthouse.
El Cotillo (La Oliva)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Antigua Mill. Cheese Museum. It is a
typical house that shows the importance
of gofio and goat cheese as the
nutritional basis on the island.
Antigua (Antigua)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Betancuria Archaeological Museum. It
shows a huge exhibition of a paleontology
and archaeological collection of significant
wealth for the island.
Betancuria (Betancuria)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Doctor Mena House Museum. It is a
traditional luxury house and the home
of a famous doctor from the middle of
the XIX century.
Ampuyenta (Puerto del Rosario)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
La Alcogida Ecomuseum. A village of
seven houses that makes up an example
of the traditional Fuerteventura way of
life.
Tefía (Puerto del Rosario)
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Grano La Cilla Museum. An old grain
warehouse is today a museum showing
traditional farming tools.
La Oliva (La Oliva)
Tu 10 - 18; W,Th,F,Sa,Su 10 - 15
Jandía Natural Park Visitor Interpretive
Centre. Nearly 15,000 hectares of surface
area which hold the majority of the
island´s endemic vegetation and is a
special protection area for birds. A natural
and cultural treasure.
Punta de Jandía Lighthouse (Pájara)
Mondays to Saturdays 10 - 18
Felipito Houses. This is a picnic-park
perfect for BBQs with family and friends.
You will learn how the Majorero people
were able to farm in aric lands.
Llano del Triguero (Puerto del Rosario)
Mo to F 10:30 - 18; F to Su 8 - 22
Unamuno House Museum. It is the house
where the famous writer lived during his
exile due to the Spanish dictatorship. He
wrote beautiful texts about the island.
Puerto del Rosario (Puerto del Rosario)
Mo to F 10 - 14
Contact us:
Fuerteventura Tourist Board
www.visitfuerteventura.es/en – info@visitfuerteventura.es - Tlf: +34 928860604
LEISURE CENTRES
Oasis Park. The biggest theme park in
the Canaries! Zoo, Botanic Garden
and Market. You will find over 350
animal species and thousands of
plants!
La Lajita (Tuineje)
Monday to Sunday 9 - 18
Colonel´s House. From the XVIII
century and situated in La Oliva, this
house is one of the most emblematic
museums in the Canaries.
La Oliva (La Oliva)
Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 18
Canary Art Centre. This place is
devoted to art and culture
surrounded by natural light and
lovely gardens.
La Oliva (La Oliva)
M to F 10 - 17 ; Sa 10 - 14
Santa María. Craft, audiovisual art and
gastronomy in a building from the XVIII
century situated in the heart of
Betancuria.
Betancuria (Betancuria)
Monday to Saturday 10 - 15:30
Verdeaurora Ecological Experience.
Organic farm cultivating Aloe Vera
and Olive trees where you can buy
their organic products.
Tenicosquey (Antigua)
Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 13 / 15 - 18
The Conqueror. Enjoy this exciting
adventure and you will sail the seas on
a pirate ship offering many activities.
Gran Tarajal (Tuineje)
Monday to Sunday 11 - 17
Aloe Farm. This farm cultivating Aloe
Vera is the oldest in Europe. It offers
guided tours, work shops and special
prices.
Tiscamanita (Antigua)
Monday to Saturday 10 - 17:30
Botanic Garden. 800,000 m2 and over
6,800 plant species from the whole
world, one of the most important flora
collections in Europe.
La Lajita (Tuineje)
Monday to Sunday 9 - 18
MARKETS
Mondays
- Morro Jable (Cosmo shopping centre, 9 - 14)
- Fuerte Feria: craft, livestock, agricultural and gastronomic fair (El Matorral Industrial Area, 10 -18)
Tuesdays
- Traditional Market, handicraft and local products (Colonel´s House, La Oliva, 10 - 14)
- Corralejo (Acua Water Park, 9 - 14)
- Caleta de Fuste (Bus station, 10 - 14)
- Fuerte Feria: craft, livestock, agricultural and gastronomic fair (El Matorral Industrial Area, 10 -18)
Wednesdays
- Costa Calma (Plaza Hapag LLoyd, 9 - 14)
- Traditional Market in Costa Calma (El Jardín Restaurant, 10 - 14)
- Fuerte Feria: craft, livestock, agricultural and gastronomic fair (El Matorral Industrial Area, 10 -18)
Thursdays
-Morro Jable (Cosmo shopping centre, 9 - 14)
-Merkastillo: craft and agricultural (Caleta de Fuste , 18 - 22 )
- Fuerte Feria: craft, livestock, agricultural and gastronomic fair (El Matorral Industrial Area, 10 -18)
Fridays
- Corralejo, (Acua Water Park, 9 - 14)
- Gran Tarajal (Mercado square, 9 - 14)
- Canary Market (El Campanario shopping centre, Corralejo, 10:30 - 14)
- Fuerte Feria: craft, livestock, agricultural and gastronomic fair (El Matorral Industrial Area, 10 -18)
Saturdays
- Biosfera market. 100% natural products from Fuerteventura (Bus Station - second floor, Puerto del Rosario, 8 – 14)
- Traditional Market in Lajares (Pueblo square, 10 - 15)
- Flea market in Corralejo (El Campanario shopping centre, 10 - 14)
- Caleta de Fuste (Bus station, 10 - 14)
Sundays
- Canary Market (El Campanario shopping centre, Corralejo, 10 - 14)
- Craft and agricultural Market in Fuerteventura Oasis Park (La Lajita, 10 -14)
- Traditional Market in Costa Calma (El Jardín Restaurant, 10 - 14)
- Bargain Market in Puerto del Rosario (La Paz Square, 10 - 14)