Fuerteventura farm, caves and rural villages tour with lunch

Stroll through timeworn village plazas and into pretty colonial churches, investigate sea caves and learn about typical produce. Between stops you'll visit lofty viewpoints to admire Fuerteventura's unusually stark landscape. It may look barren but Marta, one of our expert guides, says, ‘There are 44 different bird species found on Fuerteventura, despite the lack of trees. That's only four fewer than on the forested island of Madeira.'You'll start the day learning about one of the island's best-known products at an aloe vera farm. Find out how it's become an excellent all-rounder in the wellbeing world. We'll then head to Pajara to visit Nuestra Señora de la Regla church to admire its standout Aztec-looking façade. Marta adds, ‘Pajara was once voted the sixth most beautiful village in Spain. It oozes charm.' Drive next to the tiny west-coast fishing village of Ajuy, where you can explore its black-sand beach and sea caves in chalk cliffs. It's on to Betancuaria next, with a photo stop along the way to overlook the parched mountains and the ocean at the Las Peñitas viewpoint.Step back in time in Betancuria with a chance to see the church of Santa María – the oldest in the Canaries – which was consecrated in 1424, or take a visit to the archaeological museum and view some interesting exhibitions. Then it's on to a family-run restaurant in Valle de Santa Ines for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients. And to round off the day, we'll visit a goat farm and sample local cheeses as well as local jams and honey rum liqueur – a Fuerteventura favourite. What is the itinerary for this experience? This trip can start from a couple of different places, so the itinerary differs slightly depending on which tour you're on. From northern Fuerteventura: - 8:30am to 8:45am – pick up from the hotels in Corralejo- 8:45am to 9:15am – drive to Costa Caleta- 9:15am to 9:30 – pick up from the hotels in Costa Caleta, Caleta de Fuste, Costa Antigua and Nuevo Horizonte- 9:30am to 9:50am – drive to the goat farm- 9:50am to 10:20am – visit to the goat farm with a chance to taste local products- 10:20am to 10:50am – drive to Ajuy- 10:50am to 11:40am – free time to explore the fishing village of Ajuy- 11:40am to 12:00pm – drive to Pájara- 12:00pm to 12:20pm – free time to explore Pájara- 12:20pm to 12:45 – drive to Las Peñitas viewpoint and stop for photos- 12:45pm to 1:00pm – drive to Betancuria- 1:00pm to 1:40pm – free time to explore Betancuria- 1:40 to 2:00pm – drive to Valle Santa Inés- 2:00pm to 3:00pm – lunch at a Canarian restaurant- 3:00pm to 3:30pm – drive to La Oliva- 3:30 to 4:10 – aloe vera presentation and time to explore the finca - 4:10pm to 4:30 – drive to Corralejo - 4:30pm to 4:45pm – drop off at hotels in Corralejo- 4:45 to 5:15pm – drive to Costa Caleta for hotel drop offs in Caleta de Fuste/Costa Caleta and Costa Antigua---------- From southern Fuerteventura: - 8:30am to 9:15am – pick up from the hotels in Jandia, Esquinzo and Costa Calma- 9:15am to 10:00am – drive to Ajuy- 10:00am to 10:50am – free time to explore the fishing village of Ajuy- 10:50am to 11:10am – drive to Pájara- 11:10am to 11:30am – free time to explore Pájara- 11:30am to 11:55am – drive to Las Peñitas viewpoint and stop for photos- 11.55am to 12:10pm – drive to Betancuria- 12:10pm to 12:50pm – free time to explore Betancuria- 12:50pm to 1:10pm – drive to Valle Santa Inés- 1:10pm to 2:00pm – lunch at a Canarian restaurant- 2:00pm to 2:20pm – drive to the goat farm- 2:20pm to 2:45pm – visit to the goat farm with a chance to taste local products- 2:45pm to 3:00pm – drive to Juan Gopar- 3:00pm to 3:40pm – aloe vera presentation and time to explore the finca - 3:40pm to 4:05pm – drive to Costa Calma - 4:05pm – hotel drop offs in Costa Calma, Esquinzo and Jandia Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day