Betancuria, located in the center of Fuerteventura, was the former capital of the island and today is one of the jewels that dazzles all visitors with its history, its picturesque rural houses full of life and with flavor of the past, its narrow streets full of flowers, the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere …
The village of Santa María de Betancuria was founded by the Norman conquerors towards the year 1404 because, due to its location between mountains and far from the beach, it facilitated the defense against possible attacks. In this way, this charming place became the first capital of the Canary Islands.
Currently, it still has immense historical value with the first monastery, the first cathedral and the episcopal seat of the entire archipelago.