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It was this status as the "principle port" of the island that saw it become the capital of the island in 1860, taking that honor from Antigue. The port was popular for shipping goats and this is where its original name came from. However, in 1957, it was decided that the name "Cabras" was not suitable. A more attractive name was selected and Cabras (goat) was replaced with Rosario (rosary).
During the 1960s there was rural to urban migration from the smaller villages and farm areas of the island into Puerto del Rosario. The population grew in these years. Further population growth occurred in 1976 when, due to the decolonization of North Africa, the Spanish Foreign Legion made Puerto del Rosario their base.
Under the Köppen climate classification, Puerto del Rosario has an hot desert climate (BWh).
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May 18, 2022
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We visited Las Playitas . And next to it, there is an ordinary town where we didn't see any tourists. But it is understandable - there is almost nothing interesting. Here is a picture on the way to it. And here is the town itself - Gran Tarajal. It's clear why there are no... |
We went in La Oliva because this town was mentioned in a guide book. There is some castle or manor house, and the church you can look at, and even a museum.
First, we stopped in
Casa de Los Coroneles
.
Notice the mountain on the left - it looks like a volcano, doesn't it? And... |
This time, I'll tell you about a city (or rather, a tiny town) where we spent the biggest part of out vacation on
Fuerteventura
.
I cannot say that I really liked this place, but it is a more or less suitable option from what I saw on the island. For many people. Especially, for... |
I believe you absolutely must visit the former capital of the island - Betancuria, which is located in the central part of the
island!
Firstly, there are interesting views from observation decks, and secondly, it is one of the
few "natural" green spots on the island
. There's even... |
We arrived in El Cotillo
- a small fishing town.
There are no special attractions except for the old fortification tower El Toston.
The tower was built in the XVIII century and served as a vantage point in order to prevent pirate attacks.
Here it is.
But in fact, people do... |
And now, I'll tell you about a couple of places on the side of the island opposite to
Morro Jable
- about the tiny and almost NON tourist town of El Cotillo and about the beach called Dunas de
Corralejo
.
Sand dunes begin immediately outside of the town and stretch for... |
It is a pity that there are no bars where you can sit and admire the view next to
the long beach in Morro Jable
.
But there are a lot of them in the town.
Although, the beach is not very good there... But the sea is always the sea.
Although the town is primarily the tourist... |