In many European countries, Ash Wednesday is celebrated by the drawing of a cross on the forehead, made from ash. In Fuerteventura it is a much bigger and more lavish celebration, that...
Category: History and Folklore
Water Carriers of Fuerteventura- Los Aguadores
Many times, whilst out on my quest to find the best bars on the island, I am asked about the rivers on the island, or lack of them. It’s pretty easy to...
Pirates And Privateers
The occupation of the island can be traced back around 2300 years, to the Berber folk who came from North Africa. They had to get here somehow and yet there is no...
Fuerteventura First Settlers
The Canary Islands are a melting pot of nationalities, languages, cultures and customs, and so is Fuerteventura. So who were the original people that settled here and where did they come from?...
Corralejo And Los Lobos
The Creation of Corralejo As There was a violent volcanic eruption about 9000 years ago which affected the north of the island by creating Corralejo, the dunes and caused Lobos island to...
Fuerteventura Pirates
An Article By Bernie Power with The Voice When sitting on the beach and looking out over the ocean, it is not hard to imagine huge sailing ships and swashbuckling pirates rampaging...
Who Is The Easter Bunny?
We all know the Easter Bunny exists... but where did he or she come from and why do they bring eggs!? Every year we celebrate Easter with brightly coloured eggs and Easter...
Easter Eggs Through History
As soon as there is a hint of Spring in the air, chocolate bunnies and highly decorated eggs fill the shelves... But why? The tradition of giving decorated Easter Eggs goes back...
SEMANA SANTA IN FUERTEVENTURA
Here in the Canaries, Easter and Holy Week is a much bigger affair than we are used to, and most villages and towns across all of the Islands will take part. As...
Why Does The Date of Easter Change?
Christmas is always celebrated on the same date each year.. so why does the date of Easter always change? This is a question that always comes up at this time of year...