The Jandia Lighthouse is located at the tip of the same name, in the southernmost part of the island of Fuerteventura. It is one of the quietest points of the island, it is situated between the extensive plains of the Boards which is like a kind of coastal terrace that is in the area known as Natural Path Valley of the Mosquitos.
Al Faro de Jandía can be reached by a dirt track from Morro Jable after traveling about 20 kilometers to reach this inhospitable place. Along the way you can see gorse or barillas, also some tarajales and palm trees abound although it is worth noting that the most emblematic is the cardón de Jadía which is a kind of endemic shrub that can only be found at certain points of the island and that is in danger of extinction.
The Faro de Jandía was built in the mid-nineteenth century, inside you can see an exhibition on sea beds surrounding the area, and the cetaceans that inhabit this part of the Atlantic.
The facilities also houses the Interpretation Center of the Jandía Natural Park which is divided into five rooms where you can get to know the Natural Park in depth, from its habitats, vegetation and flora, fauna up to the maritime signs of the Faro de la Punta.
Betancuria stands out as one of the least populated towns in the Canary Islands, but has many places of interest and religious buildings of remarkable artistic importance. The Chapel of Santa Inés is another of the temples that are distributed in the municipality, specifically this is located in the Valley of Santa Inés.
The hermitage of Santa Inés is a single-nave construction, with a square floor plan that has a side sacristy with a quadrangular floor plan and no separate chapel. There is evidence that the sanctuary already existed in 1586, believing that it receives the name of Santa Inés because it was sent to be built by Doña I nés Peraza, who together with her husband, Diego García de Herrera they bore the lordship of Fuerteventura in the 15th century.
The hermitage also suffered looting during the invasion of the corsair Xaban Arráez, since there were few people defending the temple they also ransacked the premises with a chasuble, a wooden cross gilded, some white ciriales together with some images of the virgin.
The hermitage also received some improvements over the years, in the eighteenth century a new pavement with stone was installed, in addition the sacristy was added of 5.8 by 5.8. The last restoration that the hermitage received was carried out in 2011, among the elements that were arranged, it is worth mentioning the natural stone pavement that was installed to facilitate access to the temple and in this way enhance the presence of the building much more. For the construction of the walls we used whitewashed masonry that alternates with the stonework that is used in corner and vain blocks.
The temple is completed inside with 2 altars also of stonework and lime in which are the Ánimas and the Virgen de los Dolores.
La Lajita is a charming little coastal town that belongs to Pájara, just 12 kilometers from the tourist area of Costa Calma. This small town 26 kilometers from Pájara has about 1800 inhabitants and traditionally based its economy on livestock and artisanal fishing. With the passage of time, tourism has become more important in its economy and has become an interesting point to visit in Fuerteventura.
The proximity to Costa Calma has meant that this small town has experienced an interesting tourist growth, even with this growth. the small municipality has not lost the charm that makes it so recommendable.
One points of interest offered by La Lajita is the chapel of the Immaculate Conception. We must also highlight its wonderful beach, with black sand and an infinity of boats stranded on its shore with traditional gear that give good sample of the type of artisanal fishing that fishermen still practice today. The waves on the beach are soft, have little occupation and can be accessed without any difficulty.
La Lajita is a quiet place, without crowds and perfect to disconnect.