Puerto del Rosario, Administrative center in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
Located on the eastern coast of Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario extends across 290 square kilometers and includes residential zones, commercial districts, and maritime facilities.
The town changed its name from Puerto de Cabras in 1957, having already gained capital status of Fuerteventura from Antigua in 1860.
The Bell tower of Santo Domingo de Guzmán church stands as a central architectural element, while the town hosts regular poetry events and artistic workshops.
The municipality contains an international airport 6 kilometers to the south and maintains regular ferry connections to other Canary Islands.
The population grew substantially after 1976 when the Spanish Foreign Legion established their base in the municipality, transforming the local demographics.
Location: Las Palmas
Capital city: Puerto del Rosario
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Shares border with: La Oliva, Antigua, Betancuria
Address: Puerto del Rosario, Las Palmas, Spain
Website: http://puertodelrosario.org
GPS coordinates: 28.50000,-13.86667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
Fuerteventura, the second largest island in the Canary Islands, is characterized by its diverse landscapes and notable geological features. The island houses spectacular formations such as the white dunes of Corralejo Natural Park, extending over more than 10 kilometers, the 70-million-year-old Ajuy caves, and accessible volcanoes like Calderon Hondo with its 70-meter-deep crater. The coastline offers expansive beaches like the one in Cofete, 12 kilometers long and backed by the Jandía mountains, as well as Lobos Island, a volcanic nature reserve with black sand beaches. Beyond its natural assets, Fuerteventura offers cultural experiences such as the Grain Museum, which traces the island's agricultural history, and activities suitable for all ages with Oasis Park with 3,000 animals or Aqua Water Park in Corralejo. The island's climate allows visits year-round, with mild temperatures and ample sunshine promoting exploration of its natural parks, historical sites, and preserved coastline.
Montaña de Tindaya
15.2 km
Casa de los Coroneles
13.2 km
Ecomuseo La Alcogida
13 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
13.8 km
Morro Velosa
19.2 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora (Antigua (Fuerteventura))
16.8 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
586 m
Puerto del Rosario Lighthouse
2.3 km
Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
14.6 km
La Cilla, Museo del Grano
13.9 km
Montaña de Tindaya
13.5 km
Molino de Antigua
16.2 km
Windmill in Tefia
13.9 km
Windmill in Llanos de la Concepción (Four-sail)
16 km
Windmill at La Corte
17.4 km
Windmill in Llanos de la Concepción (Six-sail)
16.3 km
Parroquia de Santa Ana
9.7 km
Windmill of Durazno
17.4 km
Windmill in Los Estancos
4.6 km
Windmill at Lugar Teguitar
18.5 km
Siroco
394 m
Guise and Ayose
19.6 km
Conjunto Histórico Artístico la Villa
20.4 km
Los Hornos
784 m
El Vigía (Emiliano G. Hernández)
1 km
Puerto del Rosario Port
1.1 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Antigua
16.9 km
Mirador Velosa
19.5 kmReviews
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