In the Valley of Rio Palmas in the municipality of Betancuria is also the Hermitage and Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock that is the patron saint of Fuerteventura. In this hermitage is venerated the Virgin of the Rock also known as La Peñita for being a small image.

Unlike other temples found in the Betancuria villa, this is a single nave. The façade of the hermitage is of a class style and is made of stone, this element is noble and is used very little in buildings of this type, which demonstrates the importance of this site.

Among the elements to be highlighted in the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Peña is the semicircular arch surrounded by plinths decorated with coffered ceilings and capitals that houses an empty tympanum fronton.

The hermitage as it is known today was built during the eighteenth century by agreement of the residents of Fuerteventura who decided to build a new temple in honor of the patron saint of the island, these works were extended for 11 years , between 1705 and 1716 and ended on August 26.

The Hermitage of Our Lady of La Peña was declared a historical-artistic monument of intestes for the autonomous community of Canarias in 1985. The Hermitage also has three altarpieces and sculptures in which they are represented Saint Lucia, San Lorenzo, San Sebastián and already mentioning Our Lady of La Peña who presides over the temple.

With regard to the Virgen de la Peña is one of the oldest of the Canary Islands and the most remote of the 7 patrons of the archipelago, the image dates from the fifteenth century and was not until the mid-sixteenth was proclaimed lawyer and defender of Fuerteventura.

It is curious to find in Fuerteventura a tribute to one of the most important writers of Spanish literature, Miguel De Unamuno. Unamuno was born on September 29, 1864 in Bilbao, received his doctorate at the University of Madrid and was teaching Greek as a professor at the University of Salamanca since 1891. In 1901 He was appointed rector but in 1914 he was forced to resign because of his attacks on Alfonso XIII.

In 1924 Miguel Unamuno was confined to the island of Fuerteventura due to his confrontation with the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera, from there he fled to France in exile Volunteer until the fall of regime in 1930. Miguel de Unamuno was on the island for a period of 4 months and far from being a tortuous stay as intended by Primo de Rivera, it turned out to be more than a punishment, a gift for him.

In honor of your stay in Fuerteventura, near the town of La Oliva there is a monument in memory of the writer. Located concretely in the Quemada Mountain just 2 kilometers from Tindaya there is a sculpture with the figure of the writer that was carved by the artist Juan Borges following a sketch made by Juan Ismael

The figure of the dramatist is oriented towards the Montaña de la Muda with Montaña Quemada remaining behind him. The monument is easy to reach, through a dirt track that goes south a few kilometers and can be seen.

In this same place Unamuno said the following: If I saw that my end was approaching and that I could not die in my own land ... or in my Salamanca ... I would end my days there, and I would have them bury me on top of the top of the Montaña Quemada.

This is not the only homage that Unamuno has on the island, there is also a museum dedicated to the figure of the writer in the capital.

The San Diego hermitage is located in the villa of Betancuria, close to the vestiges of the old Franciscan church-convent of San Buenaventura The hermitage owes its name to Saint Diego de Alcalá who was a Franciscan friar who was a missionary in Canary Islands between 1441 and 1449 and who became guardian of the convent of Fuerteventura. During his stay, Saint Diego de Alcalá, he dedicated himself to the evangelization of the natives, coming to defend them from the Spanish conquerors.

It is known that the Hermitage of San Diego de Alcalá was built on a small cave to which San Diego retired to pray during the period that was destined on the island. The building that today is conserved was built for the most part in the second half of the seventeenth century, coinciding with the reconstruction of other buildings in Betancuria after the incursion of Xabán Arráez that devastated the city.

The hermitage of San Diego is a building of two naves with roofs to four waters and tiles, both ships are separated by pillars joined by an arch that support the wooden deck. Externally it is easily recognized since its façade is white and punctuated by edges that make the walls stand.

The pulpit of the Hermitage of San Diego is made of wood and is attached to the wall of the Gospel. It also has a toral arch supported by classic supports, with large plinths from which the columns emerge.

Another outstanding element is the baptismal font, located next to the central pillar and made in clear stonework. Inside the cave that is still preserved there is an altarpiece of reduced dimensions of wood with polychrome and golden finishes whose upper part is a niche shaped like a shell.The altarpiece is completed with decorations with wooden reliefs with a shield of territorial lords and plant motifs.

The town of the Atalayita is located in Antigua on the island of Fuerteventura. This archaeological zone is within the Pozo Negro Valley and has an important value due to the fact that in this village the first aboriginal inhabitants of Fuerteventura settled down and who had the name of Mahos centuries ago.

The town of the Atalayita occupies a size of around 45,000 square meters formed by some 115 structures of different types. On the one hand there are the deconstructions of dry stone, these are small and their shape is frustoconical circular or elliptical plant with a low height. In second place are other major buildings, they are also dry stone but the plant is a little more complex than the others, are divided in the interior by stone walls, these buildings were roofed by vegetables that logically are not preserved.

In addition to these constructions, the Atalayita Village and its surroundings offer a lot of archaeological material that further enhances the importance of the old settlement, fundamentally you can see ceramic fragments of pieces aborigines, bone remains, tools or tools among others.

The Atalayita receives this name because there is a promontory, which is an elevation of the land that allowed to watch from a height the spot and thus alert of possible dangers. The town of Atalayita was originally intended for free grazing of animals, some of the aboriginal settlements remained for some generations in was used as a refuge against possible attacks.

Los Mahos had a lifestyle that took place in the open air, but here they built these buildings to shelter livestock and shelter at night to avoid inclement weather although it is also believed that it was used as a hiding place against possible attacks.

Morro Jable is one of the most important towns in Pájara, with almost 8,000 inhabitants. Today Morro Jable is one of the tourist references of the island of Fuerteventura highlighting its beaches as the main reference for visitors. The beauty of Morro Jable lies not only in the beaches of fine sand and bathed by transparent waters of the ocean, but also has beautiful natural landscapes.

Once you are in Morro Jable, the first thing that will attract the attention of all visitors will be the Playa de la Solana with the wide beaches of clear and fine sand or maybe the Saladar de Jandía, which is a place full of sea birds. Also striking is the Matorral lighthouse which can be seen practically from any point on the beach.

With regard to the town, it also offers many places of interest such as the old town or the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen where there is a viewpoint from which it is possible to see the wide beaches or the seaport. Morro Jable also offers a wide cultural offer, with concerts, parties and cultural events with the assistance of first class names.

The Morro de Velosa is one of those interesting natural landscapes whose views will surprise those who decide to visit it. Located very close to the town of Betancuria, Morro Velosa. It has a viewpoint that gives stunning views of this part of Fuerteventura. Looking north you can see the coastal town of El Cotillo or the unmistakable Montaña de Tindaya, Turning the view to the south it is possible to see the town of Antigua or the volcanoes next to Tiscamanita.

The first thing that catches the attention of the views that give this impressive balcony is the wild place, dominated by the ocher tones of its landscape, without nuclei of populations, with some sinuous ravines and with some hamlets dotted by the immensity earth color.

The feeling of serenity and spaciousness that these views give will not leave anyone indifferent. Like many other constructions scattered around the Canary archipelago, the Morro Velosa viewpoint was designed by the architect Cesar Manrique. This site is a large house with a wooden entrance and cobbled facade with colors that adapt perfectly to the environment in which it is located. In addition, its facilities offer information about the volcanic origin of the island, making a review of all its geological past. The Morro Velosa viewpoint also houses a cafeteria where you can take anything while you enjoy the views.

In the Morro de Velosa it is also possible to enjoy incredible starry nights where you can see without the inconvenience of light pollution all the immensity of the universe.Located in the Tegú mountain, with 669 meters of altitude, this species of natural watchtower is the perfect place to enjoy all the constellations during the night.

At the end of summer you can see the double letter V that corresponds to the constellation of Cassiopeia, of the most recognizable in the northern hemisphere, nearby is the Ursa Minor, you can enjoy the imposing Via Lactea or Cefeo among other stellar treasures.

It is known that mills began to be built on the island of Fuerteventura in the 18th century, and many have now been preserved, specifically in the town of Antigua. the most interesting and you can visit. The conservation of the mills is a tribute to the legacy of traditional culture on the island, it is to highlight the importance that this type of construction was for the development of the population that inhabited these places.

In Fuerteventura rainfed agriculture mainly predominated, cereals such as wheat and barley were the cornerstone on which the sector was sustained, such was the importance of crops that the island was considered the granary of the Canary Islands. Harvests harvested in Fuerteventura supplied other islands, such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma.

Antigua had large extensions dedicated to the cultivation of cereal so that much of the production was exported to other parts of the archipelago. In order to grind this grain, mills such as Antigua were built and today they are preserved in great detail.

This construction is made with strong masonry walls, divided into three floors and four blades, with the roof of the cone-shaped mill. El Molino de Antigua is fully restored, on the third floor you can see the cogwheel that turns the blades by the force of the wind. The blades are perfectly oriented so that the trade winds rotate the rotor, you could even turn the conical roof to guide them to other winds. While the lower floor was used to store utensils and tools.

The mill currently belongs to the Network of Centers and Museums of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura and also houses the facilities of the Museo del Queso with its own shop where to be able to acquire different types of these delicacies.