The Municipality Sun and Beaches Patronato de Turismo de Almirante Lallermand, 1. 35600 Puerto del Rosario is situated on the south east of the island of We find beaches on the shores of Tuineje's municipality, Fuerteventura · Islas Canarias Fuerteventura and has a surface area of 276 km2, which make up one of the municipality's main tourist compo- Tel. +34 928 53 08 44 · Fax. +34928 85 16 95 making it the fourth largest municipality. nents thanks to its calm clear waters and low level of exploita- [email protected] tion. Its position, on the south of the island of Fuerteven- Tuineje tura, gives it a mild cool climate that allows its On the beaches of Gran Tarajal, Las Playitas, Giniginamar www.visitfuerteventura.es resources to be enjoyed throughout the year. and Tarajalejo, not only will you be able to enjoy a day on the sea shore, but you will have the opportunity to taste the The resources the municipality has (clean calm excellent fish of our shores. seas, natural landscapes that are not very degraded) combined with the area's cultural attrac- Leisure and complementary offer tion and its inhabitants' traditional way of life, make this an ideal destination for lovers of nature Golf: The municipality of Tuineje is home to a 4,824 m2 golf and tradition. course, with 18 holes, in an area that is beautifully made up using the natural hills and valleys, contrasting with the steep 19.7% of this municipality's total surface area surroundings and sea views. forms part of the Protected Natural Areas of Fuerteventura.

Giniginamar Las Playitas

Deep Sea Fishing Open International La Entallada Lighthouse Gran Tarajal Port Karting: Considered as one of the largest circuits in Europe, the Culture and traditions karting at Tuineje has 1,500 metres of track with three karting Tuineje categories (infant, junior and senior). EMBLEMATIC BUILDINGS The Gran Tarajal Lime Kiln, built in1953 and of civil architecture, is considered one of the largest on the island. Complementary offers: Tuineje offers a wide choice of water Gastronomy sports (windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddle, kayak- Los Molinos Visitor Centre, located in a traditional house in Tisca- La Casa del Maestro, an emblematic building of Tiscamanita, ing, catamaran, scuba diving, etc.), excursions (on foot, bicycle, manita, it offers information on milling methods used over history. Tunieje's gastronomy is simple but very high quality, and has known dates to the end of the 19th century. It is the centre for the Manuel motorbike, quad, etc.) and complementary (paintball, shooting, In it you will be able to see not only the mill functioning but the how to make the most of the resources the land and sea offers. Velázquez Cabrera y del Rancho de Ánimas Foundation. etc.) to enjoy your free time. products of the milling. A highly prized tomato is grown on this land, it has a sublime

San Miguel Arcángel Church, in Tuineje, has been declared a flavour and has one of its main producers in Tuineje. La Entallada Lighthouse, built in 1953, it is architecturally quaint property of Cultural Interest and dates back to the 17th century. In and unique on the Archipelago. It is located in a cliffy area near to it you can see a pictorial representation, carried out in oil painting, The figure of the Majorera goat dominates the island landscape Procession in San Miguel, Tuineje Las Playitas, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the which tells of the "Battle of Tamasite" fought in 1740. and can be seen in fine dining. Not only its meat but its milk, with Tarajalejo Los Cuchillos de Vigán Natural Monument, a monument which the acclaimed Majorero cheese is made, are highly valued that was declared an Area of Ecological Sensitivity San Marcos Chapel, in Tiscamanita, declared a Property of for their flavour and quality. and a Special Protection Area for Cultural Interest, stands out for its altar pieces and its set of sculp- Birds. tures. But the real stars of Tuineje's local cooking is the produce from the sea, a municipality of fishermen par excellence. CELEBRATIONS The municipality of Tuineje hosts a show of religious and popular celebrations that make up a clear expression of life, pleasure and GRAN TARAJAL TOURIST OFFICE tradition throughout the year. Avda. Paco Hierrro 35620 Gran Tarajal · Tuineje Tiscamanita Tel: +34 669634832 [email protected] Mill Tuineje Aloe Vera www.tuineje.es Tiscamanita

Gran Tarajal Caldera de Gairía

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