Excursion to Betancuria and the Majorero Cheese Museum
Explore the interior of Fuerteventura on an excursion that combines volcanic landscapes, history and the island’s most authentic flavours, in small groups, by minibus or van. From the La Entallada lighthouse to the picturesque village of Betancuria, passing through Ajuy and spectacular viewpoints, plus a Majorero cheese tasting. You’ll also visit an aloe vera farm and the Cheese Museum. A comprehensive itinerary, ideal if you’re looking for a different type of experience on a surprising island.
- Enjoy a culinary tour of Fuerteventura with a Majorero cheese tasting at a local cheese-making dairy
- Discover the best things to see in the centre of Fuerteventura whilst visiting historic villages, viewpoints and natural sites
- Be amazed by the volcanic caves of Ajuy, one of the most spectacular landscapes on the west coast
- Feel the Atlantic breeze at La Entallada Lighthouse, one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the Canary Islands
- Learn about the many properties of aloe vera at a specialised farm—the first stop on the tour
- Finish your tour at the Antigua Cheese Museum, admission included
- Small groups: a maximum of 8 seats per minivan or 15 per minibus
- Tour of the interior of Fuerteventura by minivan or minibus (according to demand)
- Guided tour of an aloe vera farm, La Entallada Lighthouse, artisan cheese dairy with tasting, Ajuy Caves, Risco de las Peñas Viewpoint, Betancuria, and the Cheese Museum (admission included)
- The guide’s explanations in your language
- Return transport from your accommodation in the north or south of the island
- Civil liability insurance
What's not included...
- Food
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Important information
- Activity duration: approximately 7-8 hours
- Available languages: English, German, French, and Spanish
- Days available: Mondays and Fridays (in English and German), and Wednesdays (in Spanish and French)
- Schedule: 9.30am to 4.00pm, excluding transfers to/from your hotel
- Vehicle type: 8-seater minivan or 15-seater minibus, according to demand. It is not possible to choose the type of vehicle beforehand.
- Excursion departure point: Finca Canarias, Gran Tarajal (coordinates: 28.24811, -14.04046), although it includes return transport
- Pick-up locations in the north of the island: Corralejo, Puerto del Rosario and Caleta de Fuste
- Pick-up locations in the south: Morro Jable, Butihondo (Esquinzo), Costa Calma and Tarajalejo
- Children admitted: 1 - 11-year-olds; from 12 years old—adult rate applies
- Cancellation: full refund up to 24 hours in advance; less than 24 h before or in case of a no show, refunds will only be issued upon submission of a medical certificate
- Bring water, something to eat, comfortable clothing, closed footwear, sunscreen, a hat and a light jacket
What you'll see on this excursion through central Fuerteventura
Aloe vera farm
Discover the medicinal and cosmetic properties of aloe on a specialised farm. You will learn how it is grown and why this plant is so valuable on the island.
La Entallada Lighthouse
One of the most photogenic lighthouses in the Canary Islands. Its architecture and clifftop location make it a fantastic spot for gazing at the Atlantic.
Tasting at a cheese-making dairy
A stop to savour Majorero cheese at its source. You’ll see how it’s made and taste different varieties. Ideal if you were looking for the best culinary excursion in Fuerteventura.
Risco de las Peñas Viewpoint
One of the best views of the island’s interior. From here, the mountains, ravines and valleys of Fuerteventura stretch into the distance in absolute silence.
Betancuria
The jewel of the island’s interior with its cobbled streets, colonial history and mountainous landscape. If you were wondering what to see in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, this guided tour of Betancuria shows you everything.
Antigua Cheese Museum
Open-air museum connecting Majorero cheese with the rural environment. Admission included in the price of the excursion.
Book your excursion around Central Fuerteventura
- Tour of the interior of Fuerteventura by minivan or minibus (according to demand)
- Transport from your accommodation in the south
- Guided tour of an aloe vera farm, La Entallada Lighthouse, artisan cheese dairy with tasting, Ajuy Caves, Risco de las Peñas Viewpoint, Betancuria, and the Cheese Museum (admission included)
- The guide’s explanations in your language
- Civil liability insurance
- Food
- Tour of the interior of Fuerteventura by minivan or minibus (according to demand)
- Transport from your accommodation in the north with departure from Corralejo, Puerto del Rosario and Caleta de Fuste
- Guided tour of an aloe vera farm, La Entallada Lighthouse, artisan cheese dairy with tasting, Ajuy Caves, Risco de las Peñas Viewpoint, Betancuria, and the Cheese Museum (admission included)
- The guide’s explanations in your language
- Civil liability insurance
- Food
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DescriptionAbout this excursion to the Majorero cheese museum in Fuerteventura, Betancuria, and more
Fuerteventura can also be savoured. This excursion around central Fuerteventura shows you the island’s most authentic side: villages that live at their own leisurely pace, viewpoints boasting endless vistas, local culinary products that speak of tradition … and a different way of exploring it: along secondary roads and off-the-beaten-track paths. The result: a calm, delightful itinerary full of contrasts that brings together landscapes, culture and flavours.
First stop: Desert Queen
The day begins at a farm specialising in aloe vera, a plant that has been cultivated on the island for centuries. Here, you’ll discover its uses, its properties, why it is considered the queen of medicinal plants and why it is so important to the island. A natural, gentle, and refreshing welcome.
La Entallada Lighthouse: where strong winds blow
From there, the excursion heads towards La Entallada Lighthouse, one of the most spectacular lighthouses in the Canary Islands. Its Moorish architecture and clifftop location mean that this stop will become a permanent fixture in your memory, as well as in your photo gallery: be prepared to take quite a few pictures! Take the time to behold the ocean and capture the immensity of this island.
An artisan cheese dairy to savour the hinterland
After visiting the lighthouse, the route continues to one of the best cheese-making dairies on the island. Here, you’ll not only learn about the process of making Majorero cheese, but you’ll also have the opportunity to taste several local products. A treat for the palate, and one reason why this culinary excursion in Fuerteventura is truly worthwhile.
Ajuy: history, sea and volcanic caves
Then it’s the turn of Ajuy, a small fishing village where life is lived unhurriedly. Its whitewashed houses, serene atmosphere, and above all, its volcanic caves on the edge of the Atlantic, make this place one of the most important natural attractions in the centre of Fuerteventura. Here, you’ll sense how the land and the ocean merge into a single postcard picture.
Betancuria: historic capital amidst the mountains
After the coast, it is time to head deep into the heart of the island to enjoy the views from the Mirador del Risco de las Peñas viewpoint and then to Betancuria, the former capital. Cobbled streets, churches, colonial history … This stop sums up very well what to see in the centre of Fuerteventura if you’re looking for culture, calm, and scenery. It is considered the jewel in the crown of the hinterland for a reason.
A tasty finale: the Cheese Museum
Before returning, we will make one last stop at the Cheese Museum, located in the municipality of Antigua. In addition to its exhibition (which is ideal for learning more about the history of Majorero cheese and its relationship with the region), it boasts outdoor spaces that complete the experience with views, sculptures and tranquillity.
Full itinerary of the Taste of Fuerteventura tour
Gran Tarajal aloe vera farm | La Entallada Lighthouse | Artisan cheese dairy | Ajuy | Risco de las Peñas Viewpoint | Betancuria | Cheese Museum
