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1. Caldera de la Laguna
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According to studies it is estimated that the protected area of Malpaís Grande was formed about 100,000 years ago after the eruption of two volcanoes in the Valle Central Majonero. From this arose both the Caldera de La Laguna and Liria, two volcanoes that have arrived practically intact until a few decades ago. For some decades, the hand of man has made almost the boiler of Liria is missing, there is still part of the boiler of La Laguna. Currently it has dimensions of about 300 meters in height and represents one of the most beautiful exponents of the recent volcanism of Fuerteventura. The geological and landscape elements offered by the La Laguna caldera are impressive, geological gems that shed a lot of information about their training.

In addition to the geological importance offered by La Caldera de la Laguna, it also has a special protection area for birds, where a large number of species nest. In the area of La Laguna it is also possible to make hiking trails that run throughout the Malpaís.


The caldera is located just 4 kilometers from the town of Tuineje and adjoins Tiscamanita.

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2. Caldera Encantada
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Natural places, Places of interest
3. Montaña La Caldera
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Natural places, Beaches
4. Costa Calma
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Costa Calma is one of the most amazing places you can visit in Fuerteventura. Located in the municipality of Pajara, 80 kilometers from the airport, in the southern part of the island is limited by the National Park of Jandia.

Costa Calma has some of the most beautiful beaches in Fuerteventura, kilometers of fine white sand lapped by azure waters, some of the most famous are Playa Barca, Playa Esmeralda or Playa del Viejo Rey. Not only the beaches are places to visit for visitors, it is possible to visit the Oasis Park Fuerteventura, a zoo and botanical park with an innumerable amount of flora and fauna of the most exotic, it is possible to even a bath with sea lions.

In Costa Calma there is also the Sicasumbre viewpoint, ideal to enjoy the night sky and admire the immensity of the universe. It should also be noted that it is possible to enjoy water sports such as windsurfing or kiteboarding in the immense beaches of this paradisiacal place.

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5. Montaña Hendida
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Tuineje stands out for being surrounded by impressive volcanic areas, with rugged landscapes, ocher tones with stunning views that seem taken from another planet. A place that can be reached by doing one of the multiple hiking routes that are in the area is the Mountain or Round Rodeo.

They are zones of little vegetation where it is possible to find some sweet taibas, also they appear verodales in the highest zones. With respect to the fauna, birds that nest in nearby areas predominate, such as the Egyptian vulture or guirres which is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic birds of Fuerteventura.

From the viewpoint of Sicciousness it is possible to see not only the impressive night sky, but it is also possible to see the south-western slope of the mountain Hendida. This place is close to Tiscamanita, the trails that reach this part of Tuinaje have been conditioned to visit them without problems.

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6. Caldera de Liria
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Separated by the lava flows that emerged from the Caldera de Gaíria flowing towards the central depression are the Calderas de Liria and the Caldera de La Laguna and form part of the so-called Malpaís.

The caldera of Liria was formed 100,000 years ago after the eruption of the two Volcanoes in the Central Valley Majonero. The landscape offered by this part of Malpais that is within the municipality of Tuinaje will transport visitors to another planet. It has a great landscape value and in the area nesting guirres or Egyptian vultures, with respect to the flora is dominated by the scrub.

It is struggling to conserve the Caldera de Liria, because in the last decades it has undergone an important extraction of materials.

The hiking routes that pass through both the Caldera de Liria and La Laguna are highly recommended, in order to admire this rugged area.

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7. Caleta Negra
Caves
Natural places, Public services
8. GR 131 Camino Natural de Corralejo a Punta de Jandía
Tourism offices
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9. Bayuyo
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10. Loma de La Atalayita
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