Lajares
A short drive from the coast at Corralejo, you’ll arrive at the pretty village of Lajares. Here, you’ll find a small selection of bars, restaurants and a supermarket. Two windmills next to the church were originally used to produce gofio, the special Canaries flour made from a blend of wheat, barley and maize, for the locals. The main attraction for visitors is the lace shop, Artisania Lajares, where you can watch locals make lace and embroidery. The town also boasts a lucha canaria area, specially designed to hold wrestling matches unique to the Canaries.
- 35 minsfrom Fuerteventura
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Events
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Food & Dining
In the centre of the village there are a number of small cafés and bars to sit and enjoy a coffee of beer in the sunshine, of an evening there is also one or two really good restaurants serving traditional cuisine. Try the local specialitites, including papas arrogadas (potatoes), puchero (goat stew), mojo (spicy sauce) and arechucas (Canarian rum). The 'Menu del Dia' is a great and inexpensive way to sample the local food.
Restaurant Types
- Family friendly
- Local/Traditional
- International
Nightlife
Lajares offer a few quiet restaurants and family frendly bars, sometimes with live music and jamming sessions. You will find a relaxed atmosphere in this little village, or you can drive ten minutes to Corralejo with much livelier nightlife.
Shops & Facilities
Speciality of the area
- Clothing
- Pottery
- Leather
- Painting
- Lace
Aloe Vera
General Services
- Internet cafe
- ATM's
Food Shopping
- Baker
- Mini market
- Supermarket
- Patisserie
Healthcare
- Pharmacy
High Street
- Boutiques
- Jewellery
- ATM's
Markets
Excursions and Places of Interest
Other excursions
Another popular feature and photographic oppurtunity of the Villaverde and Lajares areas are the well-kept traditional windmills. There is also a windmill museum located in Antigua.
Sports stadium tours
One of the first sights you will notice when entering the village of Lajares is the football stadium, built in 1990. The town also boasts a lucha canaria area, specially designed to hold wrestling matches unique to the Canaries.
Activities
Land activities:
Horse riding
Events
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Nov 2012
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09
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Nov
Fuerteventura Kit...
national eventTaking place on ‘La Playa del Burro’, a beach situated in the dunes of Corralejo. The Festival attracts an ever growing number of participants from all over the world.
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09
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Nov
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May 2017
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01
May
Day of the Worker
national eventa public holiday
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01
May
Labour Day
national eventPublic holiday
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11
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May
The annual Antigu...
national event15 km inland from Caleta de Fuste, attracts around 200 exhibitors from all over the Canary Islands. Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days. Free Admission and parking. It's held at the Antigua Windmill/Cheese Museum site.
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30
May
Canarian Day
national eventPublic holiday
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01
May
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Jun 2017
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24
Jun
Fiesta of San Juan
national eventA fiesta celebrated in the whole of Spain on the shortest night of the year. People throw parties on the beaches with food, drink and friends, create bonfires and let off fireworks.
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30
Jun
01
Jul
Fuerteventura En ...
national eventA free music concert with bands and DJ's on La Concha beach, El Cotillo
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24
Jun
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Jul 2017
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16
Jul
Fiesta of Nuestra...
national eventFiesta
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16
Jul
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Aug 2017
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15
Aug
Assumption of the...
national eventThis public holiday celebrates the life of the Virgin Mary. Many local churches will hold a special mass on this day.
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15
Aug
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Oct 2017
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12
Oct
National Day of S...
national eventAlso known as Columbus Day, a national Spanish holiday commemerating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
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12
Oct
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Nov 2017
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01
Nov
All Saints Day
national eventOn the first of November every year the island celebrates "todos los santos" or "all of the Saints", usually with street celebrations, music and dancing.
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01
Nov
Todos los Santos
national eventPublic Holiday
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01
Nov
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Dec 2017
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06
Dec
Constitution Day
national eventNational public holiday throughout Spain and the Canaries, held on the 6th December every year.
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08
Dec
Immaculate Concep...
national eventPublic holiday
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25
Dec
Christmas Day
national eventPublic holiday
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06
Dec
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Jan 2018
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01
Jan
New Years Day
national eventPublic holiday
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01
Jan
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