Holiday & Tourist Guide and Lifestyle Magazine Spirit of Fuerteventura - Ed 29. Find here a brief review about the articles in this edition.
| Welcome to Spirit of Fuerteventura - Edition 29 |
Dear Reader and Resident, this issue blows the horn of a very discreet but altogether a very important resident of this beloved island: the goat. Probably the oldest inhabitant of "modern" Fuerteventura they get very little attention from the sun-tanned tourist or from the active surfer and many residents are not aware of the significant contribution this animal has made to the development of Fuerteventura and of our culture in general. With the set of articles in this issue, we intend to update you a bit on this topic.
Fuerteventura offers during winter and spring the best opportunities to discover the island through hiking and biking. Have a look at our dedicated pages in this magazine and visit our specialised web site with more than 30 different routes.
For those who want to go out for a culinary discovery, a jump into the night scene or a tranquil shopping trip, there is plenty of info in here.
We wish you a nice stay and enjoy the magazine!
Michel
| New tourist guide - Fuerteventura: BiDi - Fuerteventura. |
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 Spirit of Fuerteventura is proud to present the second issue of a new development in providing comprehensive island information to a broad public of visitors and residents: the
BiDi – Fuerteventura® folder. |
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Mini, Maxi, Sexy... BiDi - Fuerteventura: Digital Holiday Guide.
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BIDI is the name for our new marketing tool, based on the worldwide QR-code system. Besides many applications, this code can be scanned in by a compatible phone to link to our web-based promotion platform where you can receive clear and condensed information about cooperating businesses on Fuerteventura. It is available to i-Phone, Android and Smartphone users and to Tablets. |
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Spirit of Fuerteventura - Hiking: A new Hiking & Biking Guide.
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Spirit of Fuerteventura® - Hiking & Biking, a useful and multilingual guide for those who want to discover the island the sportive way. Spirit of Fuerteventura is proud to present a new development in providing detailed information about how to enjoy this beautiful island in a sportive and responsible way: by walking and biking along interesting tracks. |
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Culture & Leisure - Fuerteventura: Typical Products
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Tomatoes were cultivated on industrial level as from 1927, mainly around Antigua and Tiscamanita. The tomatoes from this island are considered to among the most flavoursome in Europe and used in many renowned restaurants on the continent. |
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Culture & Leisure - The Majorero Cheese.
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The name "Denominación de origen Queso Majorero" is protected by the Spanish State and by the European Union and applies to the types of cheese that are made of goat milk and in a specified artisan way. The word "Majorero" comes from the ancient name "Maxorata", the name of the old kingdom in a part of Fuerteventura. |
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Culture & Leisure - Fuerteventura: Lidia Nuñez - SEDARTE.
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Lidia was born in Léon and lives on Fuerteventura since 1996. About 17 years ago, she had her first contact with painting silk through Astrid Ethell. Fascinated by the play of colours and textures on silk, she started to investigate and learn on her own about the subject. She also followed intensive courses about the different techniques with Carmen Escolano in Madrid. Lidia gets inspired by the island. |
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Culture & Leisure - Fuerteventura: Bernhard Glauser
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Bernhard Glauser: Swiss creativity and know-how in jewellery. Bernhard studied fine mechanics and goldsmith in Switzerland, his homeland where he also enlarged his knowledge about setting precious stones and engravings. In 1996 he arrived on Fuerteventura, attracted by its surfing possibilities. He stayed and has now a lovely jewellery shop in Lajares. |
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| Announcement about BiDi Scan Software |
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Dear Reader, it has come to our attention that, although the QR Scanning Codes that we generate for our customers' advertisement are 100% operational, some types of scanning software can have difficulties in reading those codes. The reason - we found out - is that there are major differences in scanning software quality. We therefore suggest that you download your compatible scanning software from www.getscanlife.com, even if you already have a build-in software application on your mobile or tablet. Our experience with this provider is that their software runs very well on all types of systems. The Spirit Team. |
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| Home & Property - Fuerteventura: Garden Grass Canarias – Garden Projects from Breaking ground till Party-ready. |
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Garden Grass Canarias is a well-established garden specialist in Corralejo. Their focus is to supply a trouble-free project management and execution for the Corralejo & Castillo area, whether it is a small job or a larger one. |
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Home & Property - Fuerteventura: Construction & Decoration: Interiores y Proyectos - Costa Calma.
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Construction – Rebuilding – Renovation.
We manage your project from planning till end-of-work.
Our experience of 25 years allows us to know about potential building problems and find adequate solutions.
Modernization – Redesigning.
Please consult our interior designer, painter or upholsterer.
A good design doesn't have to be expensive – just ask us for a free quote.
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Home & Property - Fuerteventura: Recipe - Cabrito en Adobo & Cabrito Asado.
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Typical Recipe fromFuerteventura: Marinated Baby Goat (Cabrito en adobo).
A dish with medium difficulty that will be ready in 1,5 hours and that will be truly enjoyed by your guests.
Typical Recipe from Fuerteventura: Baked Baby Goat (Cabrito Asado).
A tasteful dish, easy to prepare and a culinary souvenir about Fuerteventura.
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Cabrito en Adobo...
Cabrito Asado...
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Beauty & Wellness - Fuerteventura: Go for a Healthy 2014!
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And here are some suggestions to get to it: after any party, celebration or heavy dinner: if you were a bit too enthusiastic with food, alcohol or sweets, then it is a good thing to alkalinise your blood and to cleanse your liver, intestines and the kidneys, organs that have the task to eliminate the toxins in your body. |
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Beauty & Wellness - Fuerteventura: Honey, the treasure of bees.
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Do you know the benefits of bee honey? It supplies energy, soothes throat irritation, it quiets the cough and reduces fever. It will help to overcome infections thanks to its antiseptic properties and it will help you to cure gastric ulcers. It increases the intestinal flora and thus improves a healthy digestion and the immune system. It cures wounds and burns, speeds up the healing of the skin and it is an optimal conservation product. |
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Beauty & Wellness - Fuerteventura: Aloe Vera Fresca
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Everybody talks about Aloe Vera and you literally can buy it on each corner of the street, including in "bazaars" where they are on display between slippers and other "stuff". But there are major differences in Aloe Vera. These depend on the type of Aloe Vera plant, its maintenance during growth and - last but not least - the processing into the final product. |
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People & History - Fuerteventura: Klaus Berends - an artist with commitment.
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Klaus Berends is an artist who combines in his work (and even more in his personal attitude) four major elements which allow him to discover the right orientation of creativity: curiosity, observation, experimenting and imagination. Berends is creative on different media, although he combines some techniques because each of them alone sometimes are coming too short to answer his creative restlessness. |
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People & History - Fuerteventura: Cabrito.
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The "Cabrito Fuerteventura" Goat:
"probably the best known goat of the island".
The first steps of selling goat-based products date from the 1999's. At that time we used to purchase our products from a good friend. Already at the very start the philosophy of selling the goat-based products was to offer a souvenir from Fuerteventura at an acceptable price and with a steady and proven quality.
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EXTREME ANIMALS - Our Story: How everything started.
1998 – on Fuerteventura, at the edge of Corralejo, in a screen print factory, starts the big premiere of „EXTREME ANIMALS". For the first time Helga Palmers and Helmut Brittig create what is still today „Extreme": Extreme honest handcraft, extreme good quality and extremely fine products from the „Fuerteventura Factory", inspired by the idea to create a very extraordinary look: the Goat Skeleton.
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Nature & Science - Fuerteventura: Astronomy Calendar 2014.
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This astronomy calendar of celestial events for Fuerteventura contains dates for notable celestial events including moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other interesting events that can be seen from dark places in Fuerteventura and the northern hemisphere. Most of the astronomical events on this calendar can be seen with unaided eye, although some may require a good pair of binoculars for best viewing. |
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Main Article: A Goat Story.
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A Goat Story.
Whenever you decide to discover the beautiful spots on this island, whether it is on the shore or inland, you may have a reasonable chance to encounter free-walking goats, in herds or alone, searching for the scarce vegetation that represents their daily meal. You might then think of these creatures that they "just fill in the local picture" and – if you are lucky – you might be able to take some nice pictures of them for at home. But do you realise that these animals were fundamental in the development of Fuerteventura and even to the development of mankind in general? No? Well let me tell you a bit "Goaty Stuff"...
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Places of Interest - Fuerteventura: Tarajalejo.
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Tarajalejo –
a fishermen's village with flair.
If you are interested to discover the authentic Fuerteventura then please have a stop in Tarajalejo. Here, everything is still running quietly, perhaps even on familiar level. The new promenade along the black lava beach with shower facilities, as well as the "Plaza", the very centre of the small village are meeting places for all ages.
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Places of Interest - Fuerteventura: La Pared.
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La Pared –
a quiet beach with marvelous sunsets.
La Pared offers you a special feeling when you drive through the complex: tranquillity, a splendid beach, impressive waves coming from the Atlantic and spectacular mountain views and sunsets. |
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Visions of Fuerteventura.
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Nuria del Pino.
Nuria Del Pino uses materials like oil, aquarelle and Chinese ink on canvas, paper or hardboard. "Fuerteventura with its landscapes, colours, contrasts and tranquillity is a source of inspiration for my work." Nuria has her workshop in the village of Lajares.
For visits please contact her on Tel.: 687 090 097 or
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- www.nuriadelpino.com
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