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24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round
Betancuria is a little town, situated in the municipality of the same name on the island Fuerteventura, which belongs to the Canary archipelago. It is one of the most ancient towns found on the island and for a long time was actually the capital of Fuerteventura.
Nowadays, Betancuria prospers off tourism and is a pretty welcoming place. During its more than 400-year main city status, Betancuria went through a long and tempestuous history. The town was founded by the Norman conquerors Jean de Béthencourt in 1404, consequently adopting the name of its founder.
The location of the town might be baffling to modern people since Betancuria is hidden in the heart of the valley, open to the sea from one side and shielded by the mountain chain at an altitude of 395 m from the other side. However, concerning the steepness of the road, leading up to the town and the thorough natural protection it enjoyed, the place appeared to be quite suitable to build the capital in. Betancuria was a fertile valley with fresh streams of water, which now are non-existent and somewhat deserted. The capital was home to the noblemen and affluent citizens, which can be detected from the present pretty cobblestoned streets and generally very neat and bright colors blooming under the sun.
Walking through Betancuria, you have the chance to see how the former capital existed before the era of tourism and feel authentic culture. There are some highlights in the town you cannot miss. One of them, of course, is the church Iglesia de Santa María de Betancuria. It is one of the most important religious buildings in Betancuria, as it was the first of its kind on Fuerteventura. The building is an architectural delight of gothic, baroque and renaissance styles and has both beautiful exterior and interior. Being consecrated as a cathedral by the Pope Martin V, it kept its status up to 1430 and was almost completely destroyed by Berber pirates. After that, about a century was needed to renovate the church. However, the bell tower managed to survive from the times of the original construction. Another essential religious building is San Buenaventura Convent, if more precisely - the ruins of the Convent. It was the very first monastery on the Canarian islands and served mainly for the conversion of natives into Christians.
Apart from different cafes and craft shops, there is a chance to get to the two viewpoints (or miradors) of Betencuria - Mirador Morro Velosa and Mirador Corrales de Guize. The first one offers the magnificent scenic views of an island, whereas the second viewpoint also exposes visitors to the two large statues of native Guanche kings Guise of Jandia and Ayose of Maxorata. So, if you love historical old towns with an authentic aura and stunning landscapes - be sure to check Betancuria out!
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