Tourists also want to explore Fuerteventura's countryside

Although Fuerteventura is famous for its mild, sunny climate and its unrivalled beaches, it also has room for rural tourism, which is gradually gaining traction despite sector challenges. The island recorded close to 13,000 Google searches for this type of accommodation throughout 2025, representing 7.9 % of the total in the province of Las Palmas and 4.3 % across the Canary Islands.

Antigua and Tuineje: Municipalities with the Highest Rural Interest

Even though the destination is primarily linked to the coast, visitors are increasingly interested in discovering the island’s interior, especially the municipalities of Tuineje and Antigua. Their appeal lies in heritage assets, local culture, gastronomy, and the vast, stark volcanic landscapes that define Fuerteventura.

Key attractions in these two municipalities include:

• Traditional windmills and watermills
• The Natural Monument Malpaís Grande
• Coastal settlements Gran Tarajal and Las Playitas
• Historical episodes such as the Battle of Tamasite
• Heritage sites like the Church of San Miguel Arcángel

In Antigua, popular search targets are:

• The La Atalayita settlement
• The Salinas del Carmen salt pans
• The Castillo de San Buenaventura
• The municipal market and the Cheese Museum

These locations capture the majority of tourists’ online queries.

Data Behind the Findings

The figures come from a nationwide study of over nine million searches conducted by the tourism portal Sensación Rural in partnership with o10media. In this analysis, Antigua received 610 searches, while Tuineje logged 110.