The walk to the summit can be as rewarding or even more as the view up there, because no goal and expectations have been set for it and disappointment is far less possible.
History
Spirit of Fuerteventura welcomes you on their page “People & History” where you can find info on different topics like local celebrities – actual or past – and history of the island.
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 The Tindaya Arms Bar.
Situated in the village of Tindaya with panoramic view of the famous Mountain Tindaya. We have a large collection of curiosities from all around the world and many exhibits of local artefacts. On display are farm implements and items of everyday life from the past. Bernie, who runs the bar with his wife Karen gives a very informative talk on the history of the island. And... Absolutely Free. Each time he will present a different portion of this fascinating story. From the first invasion in 1402 through the centuries to the present day. You can ask questions whenever you like and even pick the subject!
Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon at 2.00pm at the bar. Contact us, especially if you are a party or require Spanish translation, at: Phone: 928-865-595 www.tindayaarms.com This is also where you will find details of all our events.
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Pájara is one of the oldest towns in Fuerteventura and was a very early settlement from Betancuria. It survived complete destruction during the Arab invasion of 1593 when all of Betancuria was reduced to dust. The town takes its name from the hen pheasant, as the coat of arms shows. Look carefully and you will see a very ancient symbol, the 2 serpents. These have been slightly adapted but are named Oroborus or tale devourer. It shows a snake eating its own tale, which has a mystic meaning of “the circle of death and re-birth”, which is thousands of years old.
The estimated age of Fuerteventura as an island is some 18-20 million years. The earliest formation is thought to be Tindaya, reckoned by its material which differs significantly from that of the rest of the island. The mountain Tindaya is a large lump of Trachite, whereas the Betancuria massif is Basalt based. One million years is along time and although not populated by humans, Fuerteventura was the home to many species of plants and animals that we will never guess how they looked or grew. However, there is one instant that has left its traces.
The Canary Islands had been known for many centuries and have been visited by the Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and Egyptians and very much later by the Portuguese. The original inhabitants of Fuerteventura remained in between isolated from Europe and the rest of the world for almost 1500 years.
The tourist boat “Poseidon” sunk on its way back to Lanzarote, overwhelmed by high waves due to stormy conditions. The boat carried 30 passengers and 2 crew members; only 21 survived.