Ajuy Caves
Exclusive El Cotillo-guest tour of Fuerteventura
Guests staying in El Cotillo – this one's for you. You'll start with a photo stop at Tindaya Mountain, famous for its spiritual energy, before weaving through Betancuria's scenic roads. In Ajuy, you can wander to the sea caves or just chill by the water. Then, it's over to Caleta de Fuste for lunch, shopping and a marina stroll. After that, the Corralejo dunes bring those desert-style pics, and the day wraps up at an aloe vera plantation to learn about the island's iconic plant and its natural benefits.
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Fuerteventura West Coast Tour with Betancuria and Tiscamanita Windmill
Fuerteventura's deserted west is the star of this full day excursion. Discover a remote fishing village, visit historic Betancuria and drop into a traditional windmill for a gofio tasting session. Fran, one of our local guides, says, “Gofio has been part of our diet for centuries. Made from toasted grains and ground using traditional methods, it's still a staple in many Canarian kitchens today – simple, nourishing and deeply rooted in our culture.”The first stop is in Ajuy, where the waves almost lap against the homes of fishermen. It's got a black volcanic beach and there's a scenic walk along chalk cliffs to sea caves. Drive inland next through arid landscapes and traditional villages centred on colonial churches – it's like stepping back in time. We'll stop in Valle de Santa Inés to visit a family-run restaurant for a typical Canarian lunch made from locally sourced ingredients.In the afternoon, head deep into the western hills, stopping at Las Peñitas viewpoint along the way, before reaching Betancuria. Founded as the island's capital by Jean de Béthencourt, it's now a peaceful village. Admire the historic Church of Santa Maria, a fine example of colonial religious architecture. Our final stop is at the windmill in Tiscamanita, where you'll discover how gofio is traditionally made – and enjoy a tasting of this much-loved local staple.
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Fuerteventura island tour with goat farm visit
If you fancy a taste of the authentic Fuerteventura, then this day out is for you. Pretty villages, smugglers' caves and beautiful scenery are all on the menu, along with an aloe vera plantation. To top it off, you'll get to sample some of the island's best delicacies at a goat farm. Yurena, one of our local guides, says, "We're very proud of our majorero goat cheese, it's a staple in our kitchens. Learn how it's pressed with woven palm leaves and rubbed with paprika or gofio flour for flavour."Kick off at the aloe vera plantation and learn all about its reputed health benefits. Then discover the village of Pajara, famed for its unusual church façade and its wooden balconies. Fran says, "The inspiration behind the parish church's Aztec-themed portico remains a mystery. Just above the door, you'll see symbols of suns, serpents, lions and doves. And if you stop and take a closer look, you'll find many more."Plus, there's free time in Ajuy, a fishing village that meets the ocean at a black volcanic sand beach. There's a lovely, scenic walk on chalk cliffs to limestone caves where smugglers once hid their contraband. Nestled in a valley dotted with palm trees is Betancuria, the island's first capital. Here, you'll have free time to explore the cobbled streets and its church – the oldest in the Canaries. After lunch in a family-run restaurant in Valle de Santa Ines, there's a visit to a farm. Sample majorero goat cheese, jams and other local specialities. A tasty way to round off the day.
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Fuerteventura villages and food tour with aloe vera plantation
Historic towns, farms, tastings and viewpoints – this tour gives you a flavour of Fuerteventura. You'll explore Ajuy, Pajara and Betancuria, take in an aloe vera plantation and a cheese museum, then round it off with a late lunch.
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The real Fuerteventura awaits. Join us on this exclusive tour for a maximum of eight passengers and explore typical local villages, a goat farm and beaches, with the option of free time. You'll travel in a comfortable and air-conditioned minivan, guaranteeing you the best experience.Discover the central-southern area of the island, with its stunning beaches, intense colours and beautiful landscapes. You'll get the chance to visit a goat farm and learn about these playful animals, as well as goat's cheese production, before sampling some locally-made products. Then, you'll visit Ajuy, on the west coast. Experience the chalk cliffs and sea caves with your guide – a perfect photo opportunity.Relax during your free time at the beach and if you fancy a bite to eat, there are some great local restaurants to choose from. In the afternoon, the tour continues to the famous Sotavento beach in Costa Calma. Enjoy pure peace on this 18-kilometre beach with golden sand and indulge in the inviting turquoise sea.
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Fuerteventura is that rare gem – there's plenty to do and see but in laid-back and uncrowded surrounds. This daytrip to the centre of the island will explore the historic town of Betancuria and the fishing village of Ajuy and take in attractions such as an aloe vera plantation and a farm.Setting off in a comfortable minibus, your first stop is the aloe vera plantation. Next up is the polka-dotted Moorish-influenced lighthouse overlooking Las Playitas beach. Then, in Ajuy, you can check out the view from the chalk cliffs overlooking the black beach and the fishing boats.Later, a scenic drive through the mountains will take you to the whitewashed colonial town of Betancuria. See St Mary's church, whose simple exterior belies its richly decorated interior. There'll be a cheese-tasting session at a nearby goat farm, before you round off the day with a visit to the cheese museum in Antigua.
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Ajuy and Las Peñitas hiking tour with picnic
Everything that makes the western highlands of Fuerteventura special comes together on this walking tour. Your guide will lead you through one of the island's greenest areas and barren landscapes with a Wild West feel, all the way to the fishing village of Ajuy – and there's a few hidden surprises on this well-known route. Fernando, one of our insider guides, says ‘Every year, on the third Saturday of September, thousands of islanders dressed in traditional Canarian costume pilgrimage through the gorge to worship Fuerteventura's patron saint.'Discover off the beaten track parts of Fuerteventura as you embark on foot, crisscrossing valleys from the hamlet of Vega de Rio Palmas to the hermitage of Las Peñitas. There'll be plenty of photo stops and the chance to rest in the shade under one of the many date trees which dot the route. Thanks to the surrounding sea of green vegetation and otherworldly rock formations, locals refer to the area as the ‘Oasis of Fuerteventura'. Film fans, though, can spot it in one of the scenes from the Marvel movie, The Eternals.Continue the trail along a gorge towards the coast and we'll reach the wave washed Ajuy. This remote village is famed for its sea caves, which you'll get time to explore along with its black volcanic beaches. Stroll along the shore at El Jurado and treat your feet to a dip in the refreshing water of the Atlantic. We'll tuck into a well-deserved picnic before heading back.
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Fuerteventura farm, caves and rural villages tour with lunch
Fuerteventura is famed for its miles of sandy beaches but head inland and you'll find a land that time forgot. This exclusive excursion takes in colonial churches, the whitewashed villages of Pajara and Betancuria, a farm and an aloe vera plantation among other attractions.
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The inside story
On the rugged west coast of Fuerteventura, Ajuy Caves offers one of the island’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. Formed from some of the oldest rock in the Canary Islands, these ancient sea caves sit at the base of towering cliffs where the Atlantic crashes against the shore. The surrounding black-sand beach and wild ocean views give the area a raw, untamed feel that contrasts with Fuerteventura’s calmer resort towns.
You can follow a coastal path from the village of Ajuy down to the caves, taking in sweeping views of the cliffs and ocean along the way. Inside, the cave system reveals layers of volcanic history carved out over millions of years, offering a glimpse into the island’s geological origins. These rocks are estimated to be more than 100 million years old, making them among the oldest exposed formations in the Canary Islands.
