Lajares in Fuerteventura: Craters, Culture and Wine

Lajares combines traces of culture with a volcanic landscape. East of the road leading from Lajares towards Majanicho lies Calderón Hondo, considered one of the best-preserved craters in Fuerteventura. Visiting it involves an easy circular hike of around one and a half hours, incorporated into the island's network of hiking trails and the GR-131 as trail SL-FV-2.

The landscape here can be viewed both through a natural feature and a clearly defined hike. The approximate time indication makes the circular trail easy to understand as a separate part of your daily itinerary. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Lajares, compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation conditions on the offer pages. These details provide a clear framework for your choice, while you can weigh up nature, culture, cycling, wine and music according to your own interests. If you are travelling with children of different ages, you can discuss these topics separately and plan your days accordingly.

Culture

The Ermita de San Antonio de Padua in Lajares was designated a historical-artistic monument of interest to the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands and placed under protection in 1985. It was probably built in the 18th century. The building has a simple rectangular floor plan and a roof with three slopes, covered with tiles on the outside.

Those who appreciate historical details will find both a historical context and a clearly described external form here. The Molino de Lajares is also one of Fuerteventura's windmills, which were classified in 1994 as cultural assets of special cultural interest in the monument category; windmills shape the island landscape and formerly played an important role in the economy of the islands.

In 2023, Lajares hosted the seventh edition of the independent Fuerteventura Reggae Festival. The transition from the religious building to the windmill tradition and the festival opens up different cultural perspectives.

Cycling

The BTT route in northwestern Fuerteventura begins in Lajares and leads through volcanic terrain to Corralejo. It combines signposted cycling routes with information panels explaining the area's distinctive features.

Hiking and cycling are presented as different forms of movement. For families with children of different ages, the question of hiking or cycling can provide a basis for planning the day together. For your own itinerary, you can also choose between a circular hike and a route connecting two different places.

Between craters, buildings, cycling routes, wine and music, a broad range of themes emerges, which you can prioritise according to your own travel interests.

Other places in Fuerteventura: Cotillo, Parque Holandes, Villaverde, Corralejo

Wine

Bodega Conatvs is located in Lajares, La Oliva, and offers tours, wine tastings and direct wine sales at its modern, eco-oriented premises. The site brings together the themes of production, tasting and regional origin.

Conatvs is Fuerteventura's first wine with a protected designation of origin and is produced from native grape varieties of the island.

For the overarching travel overview: La Oliva.