Puerto del Rosario: culture and tourism in the capital of Fuerteventura

Puerto del Rosario is Fuerteventura's largest city and the island's capital. The town used to be called Puerto Cabras, after the only domestic goat on the island. Today, Puerto del Rosario is home to a large tourist port, numerous restaurants and even an escape game.

Playa Chica urban beach

Playa Chica is Puerto del Rosario's urban beach. It is an ideal beach for families with children as it is supervised and has toilets, showers, etc.

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A stroll around the port

The capital's large harbour is one of the best on the island. With 60 berths, it can accommodate huge pleasure boats, cruise ships and fishing boats. It's great fun to wander between the fishing nets and watch life go by. Around the port of Puerto del Rosario are numerous hotels, supermarkets, shops and everything else a sailor could need during a stopover on dry land.

The historic church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario

You can visit the little white church that stands proudly in the capital, theNuestra Señora del Rosario church. Completed in 1931, it is part of the Canary Islands diocese. It was the first religious building to be constructed on the island. In fact, it has great symbolic value for the Catholic community of the Canary Islands. As you walk around the church, you'll find explanatory panels telling its story.

The house museum of the Spanish poet Unamuno

The Miguel Unamuno House Museum retraces the life of this Spanish poet and novelist. The house he lived in for 14 years houses his archives, his story and that of Puerto del Rosario.

La Ciudad de las esculturas

Puerto del Rosario is considered to be the city of sculptures. As you stroll through the capital of Fuerteventura, you'll come across bronze and stone sculptures here and there on street corners.

Close to Fuerteventura airport, Puerto del Rosario is a convenient base for day trips to the rest of the island, while retaining the comfort of being in the heart of the capital. There are several travel agencies offering day trips to all the island's most beautiful spots.

Puerto del Rosario Tourist Office

Located right on the harbour, the kiosk at the Puerto del Rosario tourist office is there to advise and help you make the most of your holiday in Fuerteventura. Silvia and her charming colleagues will be delighted to give you maps, book you a driver or recommend a few off-the-beaten-track addresses.

Fuerteventura is a paradise for foodies who love iodised flavours. Puerto del Rosario is full of delicious fish and shellfish restaurants. Fresh, local and above all unique, here are our 3 favourite addresses:

Tagoro Gastrotasca

Our favourite restaurant is Tagoro Gastrotasca. We tasted some of the best ceviches of our holiday, and maybe even of our lives, in this small, modern restaurant near the capital's port. What's more, the staff are very attentive and recommend some excellent wines for exquisite pairings.

A Mi Manera Gastro Bar

A Mi Manera Gastro Bar is a delicious restaurant serving freshly prepared local specialities in a relaxed atmosphere. On the whitewashed terrace with its exposed stonework, you can feast on prawns, octopus and seafood pasta, to name but a few...

Tasca El Enyesque

With its authentic blue-and-white decor, the Tasca El Enyesque restaurant serves seafood delicacies freshly caught by the capital's sailors.