Betancuria is a historic village located in the heart of Fuerteventura, nestled in the valley of the Betancuria Massif. It served as the island's capital from 1405 until 1834, and its status as a historic site since 1979 reflects the significance of its colonial heritage. Here you'll find a peaceful setting surrounded by volcanoes and palm trees, quite different from the coastal landscape that characterizes much of the island.

Betancuria's religious heritage includes the Church of Santa María de Betancuria, the oldest temple in the Canary archipelago, and the Church of La Concepción. You can also visit the hermitages of Santa Inés and Nuestra Señora de la Peña, as well as the remains of the old Franciscan convent of San Buenaventura. These buildings reflect the architecture and religious life of European colonization in the Canaries.

The municipality of Betancuria is one of the smallest in the Canary Islands, and the village preserves the urban structure of a colonial settlement. Its inland valley location was a defensive strategy against pirate attacks that affected the coast. Walking through its cobbled streets allows you to observe traditional houses with courtyards and architectural details from the 15th to 18th centuries.