Holidaymakers may find all kinds of entertainment and things to do in Puerto del Rosario. The pedestrian area on Calle 1º de mayo is the commercial heart of Puerto del Rosario.
Visitors may find plenty of shops, cafes and parks as well as monuments like the Iglesia Ntra. Sra. Del Rosario (Church of Our Lady of the Rosary) and the Museo Unamuno.
The other main commercial zones in town can be found nearby, on León y Castillo and Virgen de La Peña streets; a little further away, there is also the El Charco commercial zone and Juan de Betencourt road.
All of these together make Puerto del Rosario an ideal shopping destination.
Casa De La Cultura Exhibition Hall, Island Auditorium, Unamuno House Museum, Juan Ismael Arts Centre and Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario are worth a visit and see in Puerto del Rosario.
There are also nice beaches along Puerto del Rosario. The Playa Blanca beach is the most popular beach in Puerto del Rosario located about 2 km. from the town centre. Holidaymakers may find variety of water sports activities at the Playa Blanca beach.
Tefia is the site of the eco-museum in Puerto del Rosario that is a rural compound consisting of seven homes restored to their original design, where the visitors may learn of how life was in the olden days and also savour traditional dishes.
Puerto del Rosario holds its festivities in honour of the Virgin of the Rosary in early October.
Popular Attractions & Sights in Puerto del Rosario
Playa Blanca Beach
Playa Blanca beach of Puerto del Rosario is located about 2 km. from centre. Holidaymakers may find variety of water sports activities at the Playa Blanca beach.
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary Church) is a lovely sight that was raised in 1824, and was completed with the façade tower in 1930. It is an extension of the original chapel that was built next to the esplanade in 1812, and has been a parish church since 1906.
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Acua Water Park in Corralejo, 31 km. from Puerto del Rosario
Acua Waterpark is one of the most popular theme parks and attractions in Fuerteventura. The park is located on the southern Corralejo and the only water park of the island.
Cruise to Lobos Island across Corralejo, 31 km. from Puerto del Rosario
Lobos Island is located towards the northern end of Fuerteventura along Corralejo. Departure from Corralejo’s harbor and sailing along the coasts of Lobos Island on a Glass Bottom boat in a fantastic submarine view of underwater. Holidaymakers are able to swim and snorkel in crystal clear waters of Fuerteventura coasts and spend two hours on the island.
Casa Museo de Unamuno
Address : Calle Rosario 11, Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura
Type : Famous philosopher Migual de Unamuno’s stuff and antiques are exhibited.
Opening Hours : from Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 14:00
