Fuerteventura's Landscape Restores Morro Velosa Viewpoint in 2026

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has launched rehabilitation works on the Morro Velosa viewpoint after five years of closure due to structural deficiencies. The space, conceived by César Manrique, is receiving an investment of more than €1 million to become the Arid‑Zones Interpretation Center.

The Morro Velosa viewpoint, one of Fuerteventura’s most emblematic landmarks, has been shut for roughly five years. The island council announced the start of comprehensive restoration works on the site, originally projected by César Manrique—although the project is not officially credited to him, as he passed away shortly after its completion.

The undertaking, financed with European funds from the Tourism Sustainability Plan for the “Fuerte by Nature” Destination within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Programme, exceeds €1 million. The contract was awarded to Ecología y Construcción Fesumar S.L., whose scope includes:

• Full repair of pavements, roofing, and cladding
• Restoration of interior and exterior carpentry
• Upgrading accessibility for all visitors
• Re‑distribution of interior spaces
• Expansion of the café area
• Creation of a new terrace

“The repair works will make the space more functional and attractive for residents and visitors, offering one of the best viewpoints on the island to appreciate the vastness of our arid zones,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo.

The island’s Tourism Counselor Marlene Figueroa, the Museums Counselor Rayco León, and Enrique Cerdeña, Mayor of Betancuria, accompanied the officials on a site visit.

The Evolution of Morro Velosa: Café, Wind Tunnel, Viewpoint…

Since its inauguration in the 1990s, the building has transitioned from a restaurant and café to the Interpretation Center of the Betancuria Rural Park. Following Fuerteventura’s designation as a Biosphere Reserve, the venue specialized in promoting natural and ecological values, featuring panels, scale models, and exhibitions on biodiversity, soils, hydrology, and Majorero ethnography.

The two‑storey structure became one of the island’s most visited museum spaces, thanks to free admission and its strategic location along the Betancuria tourist route. Highlights included the “Wind Tunnel” and panoramic views over Fuerteventura’s central landscape.

Structural problems—such as tile detachments and general deterioration—forced a complete closure. Although the building remained shut, the surrounding area continued to attract locals and tourists who approached on foot or by car, taking advantage of the accessible pathways.

César Manrique envisioned the viewpoint as a “window onto the arid Majorero landscape.” The Cabildo’s goal, once restoration is complete, is to reopen Morro Velosa in 2026 and transform it into the Arid‑Zones Interpretation Center.