ISLAND INFORMATION

ISLANDS OF FIRE An article by Bernie Power with The Voice Fuerteventura is an island of elements, and the one responsible for its conception is fire. We live on a group of islands formed by volcanoes, and the evidence of that is still very clear. The peaceful mountains you see today were once alive and spewing acidic gas, ash, molten …

 MARINE MAYHEM By Bernie Power with The Voice Photo by Still Light Photography  The waters around the Island have a colourful and violent past, everything from passing Galleon Trains that bought wealth from the Americas to clandestine Nazi Navy operations. Whilst you enjoy a relaxing dip, think back, as only even as recent as fifty years ago, things were much …

THE WINDMILLS OF FUERTEVENTURA An Article by Bernie Power with The Voice Photo by Simon Waldram Fuerteventura is a product of all the natural elements. An island born by fire, surrounded by water, adorned with seemingly barren earth, and enveloped by fast moving and powerful air. Air which fuelled an industry.  The name Fuerteventura was first mentioned in 1339 on a map by …

Our Lady of the Rock The Romeria of the Virgen de la Peña. By Bernie Power with The Voice Photos by Still Light Photography  September is on us and it is a very busy time for the locals. This time of year they prepare to undertake the long walk known as the Romeria or the Pilgrimage to the small church …

FUERTE’S FIRST TOURISTS An Article By Bernie Power with The Voice Our island is now full of tourists, and there are hotels and resorts that cater for all tastes and ages, but it has taken us 40 years to get here! We were slow starters on the tourism front, due to many political and social reasons.  After the war, the …

Tapas bars are a very common sight here in Fuerteventura and are always a hive of activity. They are not just about eating delicious food, but also a place where people meet up and socialise. But are they actually Canarian? Eating tapas can take hours and you will often see people sitting around enjoying each other’s company over a few …

THE TRIBUTE OF BLOOD An article by Bernie Power with The Voice Fuerteventura I was waiting at the bus stop to leave Corralejo the other day, when a man stopped and asked me what the word Gua Gua, pronounced “WaWa” meant that was written on the road. He was English but spoke Spanish too as he lives in Gerona. He …

Red-Veined Darter Dragon Fly An Article by Dave G with The Voice Fuerteventura  These beautiful Dragonflies are easy to spot, as they love water and are often found hovering around the pool. NOMAD BY NATURE The red-veined darter or nomad as it often called is a Dragonfly that is commonly found here in Fuerteventura. Not unlike our new writer, they …

WELCOME TO THE VOICE FUERTEVENTURA BIRDWATCHING SECTION. We have lots of interesting birds, some of which are endemic to Fuerteventura and not found anywhere else in the World. We also have lots of resident specialists that keep us up to date with what, where and when you are likely to see out feathered friends. (Photos by Ted Park and DaveG) …