Step into the fascinating “ARENA Mountain”!

Montaña de la Arena offers an opportunity to explore one of the youngest volcanic areas of Fuerteventura and discover, through hiking, how the island’s landscape has been shaped by both volcanic activity and human presence.

The experience begins with pick-up from your accommodation at the agreed time, followed by a journey to the north of the island, where we will begin our route.

Between Windmills and Ancient Lava Fields

The trail begins in an area of windmills, reflecting Fuerteventura’s agricultural past. From here, we gradually enter a landscape dominated by malpaís — extensive areas of solidified lava, craters and ancient volcanic flows.

As we walk, the terrain allows us to observe at close range the forms created by past eruptions and understand how this volcanic episode transformed the landscape.

The route also takes us to a natural viewpoint overlooking the northern plains of Fuerteventura, offering a broader perspective of the island and the contrast between the volcanic terrain and its more open landscapes.

Montaña de la Arena and Its History

At less than 10,000 years old, Montaña de la Arena is one of the youngest volcanic formations in Fuerteventura. Its surroundings are not only of geological interest; they also preserve traces of human presence dating from before the island’s conquest.

Throughout the area, caves and other spaces associated with pre-Hispanic settlement offer an insight into the relationship that Fuerteventura’s ancient inhabitants had with this territory.

The route therefore brings together landscape and heritage, showing how volcanic territories are also part of the island’s cultural history.

The Territory of the Majorero Egyptian Vulture

During the route, we will approach a conservation area for the Majorero Egyptian vulture, one of Fuerteventura’s most characteristic birds.

Sightings will depend on the conditions at the time and on the presence of the birds, so we cannot guarantee an encounter. If we are fortunate enough to see one, we will have the opportunity to observe this distinctive inhabitant of the island’s landscapes in its natural environment.

Dry-Stone Walls and Agricultural Landscapes

Alongside the volcanic landscape, we will also find dry-stone walls marking former fields and agricultural areas.

These structures reveal another dimension of the territory: the work of generations of local communities who cultivated a land shaped by its arid climate and challenging terrain.

As we walk, we can see how geology, agriculture and human activity have gradually become part of one interconnected landscape.

Return with the Essence of Fuerteventura

After a day exploring volcanic landscapes, ancient agricultural fields and paths connected to the island’s history, we will begin our return to the starting point.

We finish the route having discovered a less obvious side of Fuerteventura, where geology, nature, heritage and human activity come together within the same landscape.

A journey that offers a different perspective of the island, helping us understand the relationship between its landscapes and the people who have inhabited them over time.