You are not currently logged in.

Travel Guides

Betancuria Travel Guide

Travel to Betancuria - Cultural Attractions Aplenty

Ratings:: Be the first to rate this.

Reviews:: Be the first to write a review

Betancuria is a Canarian municipality in the northern portion of the island of Fuerteventura situated between Puerto del Rosario and Tuineje, and east to Antigua. The city is named after Jean de Béthencourt and was founded in 1404 by Gadifer de La Salle and Jean de Béthencourt; it was the main city in the central part of the island until the 1800s. Betancuria was sacked by pirates in older times. The island's capital moved to Antigua in 1834 before moving to the present capital of Puerto del Rosario.

Betancuria region is renowned for its mountains and stunning views, and is a sparsely populated region with only a few hudred inhabitants. Montana de la Atalaya is its highest mountain standing at 724 metres.

Attractions in Betancuria

They include the Iglesia de Santa Maria de Betancuria, the convent of San Buenaventura, the Betancuria Museum, the Church at Rio Palmas, and the viewing point north of Betancuria. There are also a few gymnasia, a few churches, beaches, a post office, and a square (plaza).