Betancuria was founded in 1404 and served as the island's capital from then until 1834. Surrounded by mountains, this picturesque town lies in a valley in the interior of Fuerteventura, along the wonderful FV-30 mountain road. Beautiful white houses, several great restaurants and bars, and the Church of Santa Maria de Betancuria invite you to a pleasant stay. It's an absolute must-see when visiting the island.

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The church was built in 1410. The Iglesia de Santa María de Betancuria is often mistakenly considered the cathedral and thus the first bishopric in the Canary Islands. Antipope Benedict XIII was so impressed by a small chapel near Playa de los Papagayos on Lanzarote that he promptly declared it a cathedral, or bishopric, in 1404. Santa Maria de Bethancuria was burned down in 1593. It was not rebuilt until 1691, and it has survived in this form to this day.

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1. Morro del Cortijo from Betancuria — circular by GR 131

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2. Morro de la Cruz, Morro de Velosa y Morro de Tegetuno — circular desde Betancuria

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3. Morro del Cortijo – Betancuria Village loop from Betancuria

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1. Morro del Cortijo from Betancuria — circular by GR 131

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