Excursion Local flavours of fuerteventura tour at Puerto Del Rosario

What we know today as Puerto del Rosario, once was known as "Puerto Cabras". During the 18^th century, the importance of grazing in this little village was greater than the port itself. The Majorera goat is one of the three native goat breeds of the Canary Islands and although it's native to Fuerteventura, it can be found throughout the Canary archipelago. The origins of Majorero cheese in Fuerteventura date back to the pre- Hispanic period and apparently, this cheese had a special place in the diet of the Guanches, the aboriginal inhabitants of the island. Majorero word comes from Maxorata, an aboriginal word that gave its name to the northern part of the territory belonging to the old island of Fuerteventura, prior to the conquest.

Museo del Queso Majorero (Cheese Museum) and Cheese Tasting

During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Museo del Queso Majorero, where you will learn about the history and production of this precious treasure from Fuerteventura. Enjoy the unique smells and flavours of different varieties of Majorero cheese during a cheese tasting. The gardens are equally lovely and the shop sells craftwork and produce from the islands farming and agriculture sector. It has more than 500 square metres of exhibition space with panels providing detailed information in several languages. Here you will discover the history of Fuerteventura goat and its natural habitat.

Along with the goats, windmills have constituted another important element of Fuerteventura's historical and traditional landscape. Introduced to the island at the end of the 18^th century. Due to the strong winds that blow incessantly on the island, windmills changed the lives of Fuerteventura's people and economy, becoming "the granary of the Canaries". The Centro de Interpretación de los Molinos is located within an old authentic Majorera house featuring a beautiful interior patio, the mill which is over 100 years old can be visited.

Salinas del Carmen

Fuerteventura was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2009 by UNESCO and Salinas del Carmen is located in an area of ​​great environmental value for being a ZEPA area (special protection area for birds). Salinas del Carmen has the only salt flats that remain operative on the island and the quality and purity of the water from the coast of Salinas del Carmen, with the lowest salts in sodium and rich in magnesium, zinc and calcium, makes the salt produced and extracted in Salinas del Carmen. It is one of the most exclusive gourmet salts of natural origin. You will have the opportunity to visit the museum in Salinas and learn about the traditional extraction system used in the Salinas, which is entirely based on artisanal principles that do not involve machines. It highlights the history and cultivation of sea salt and related ethnography.

Taste this delicious salt paired with local products from Fuerteventura.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Museo del Queso Majorero, Centro de Interpretación de los Molinos, Salinas del Carmen

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking of aporximately 1 mile (approx. 1,5km) with approximately 22 steps to negotiate. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight comfortable clothing, and flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Guests must be at least 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary.