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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Drawn by its fiestas, late night discos and clubs, water parks and golf courses, visitors can't resist sunny Fuerteventura. Discover local culture in Betancuria, home to a cathedral and several museums, at Tefia's eco-museum or at one of February's quirky Carnaval celebrations. Cool down after a hot day on the beach or a hard night at the clubs at Baku Water Park.
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1. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Regla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By annh1957 - Swindon, United Kingdom
Pajara is a lovely little town full of trees which makes it stand out from the other towns in the area. Also the church which is built in the simple local style is very different as it has an amazing door and surround, decorated in Aztec symbols and also the interior is stunning. Allow time for your eyes to accustom to the darkness! The highly ornate back wall with lots of gold leaf and the black virgin is beautiful.
2. Ermita de la Virgen de la Pena
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
3. Nuestra Senora del Carmen
4. Iglesia Catedral de Santa Maria de Betancuria
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 464 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Friday 13th November and we visited the historic and old capital of Fuerteventura. No visit to the Town Betancuria is complete without a visit to the beautiful old church. From the moment we entered the church we were captivated. Walking along the old stone floor, which led us to the magnificent main altar screen (reredos) at the rear of the Church. It reaches high up to the wooden beamed ceiling, it is ornately carved, painted gold and red, adorned with religious images and statues with a large crucifixion image at the top, stunning. To the left of the main altar is another altar which is equally as amazing. Make sure to visit the sacristy on the left hand side of the altar. Where old vestments, statues and regalia are on display. The ornate ceiling, with its red and gold paint, is astoundingly beautiful, has to be seen. The ceiling tops the walls that have colourful religious images painted on them. There are a number of statues dotted around the Church. Towards the rear of the Church take a look up at intricate woodwork in the ceiling. There is an entrance fee of €1.50 per person to the enter the Church. Photography is permitted but no flash. The Church does need a bit of restoration work in places, this does not detract from how beautiful it is here. In July 2019 the Church was declared to be an Asset of Cultural Interest by the government of the Canary Islands.
5. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Monday 9th November and we visited the Town of La Oliva in the northern region of the Island. No visit to La Oliva is complete without a visit to see this beautiful old Church. It is situated in the Square at the heart of the town and a short walk down the road to the historic Colonels’ House. The Church was completed around 1708 and is one of the largest on the Island. We entered the Church through one of double wooden carved doors at the front of the building. We walked down the central aisle, which is flanked by an aisle on either side, to the back of the Church. Although the Church is not very large it does have 3 aisles, each with its own vaulted wooden beamed ceilings. On the altar at the foot of the central aisle, there is a statue Virgen de la Candeleria surrounded large paintings of religious images. While the central alar is impressive, the altar to the left of it is a more elaborate affair. It is dedicated to Virgen de los Dolores. We thought that the pulpit with its canopy was beautiful, with the ornate wooden carvings and the paintings that adorned it. There are a number of religious statues are dotted around and large framed paintings adorn the walls. From the outside it is an old style Church with whitewashed walls, a red terracotta tiled roof and the dark volcanic stone bell tower, which is visible from afar.
