8. Jeep Safari Cotillo Route on Fuerteventura
Out of Corralejo by road towards Villaverde. At the entrance of the village, we take the track up to plantations Agaves (Pitas) extending across the plain and stop here for explaining the former processing of yarns Pita with those manufactured using traditional ropes, pads, sandals and other handicraft products Canaria.
On dirt roads we arrive at the Oliva, visiting the home of the Colonels and the town square with
his church. Break for refreshments and services. We continue the tour Tindaya address, information about the mysticism of it in tradition Canarian popular.
We follow the dirt track to the west coast and stop at the cliffs gives us a beautiful view of much of the northwest coast of the island, with beaches Esquinzo, Eagle and many other small coves.
We continue to track up to the castle in Cotillo Toston. Stop for photo and information on the history of conquest and attacks by English pirates, French and Berber. points 5 Interest lime kilns in the old port, the Castillo del Toston and port from where once lime was exported, and agricultural products orchilla & Livestock. In Cotillo have time for swimming in lakes with turquoise waters.
Here we will go on foot to the top of the boiler from where we can see the effects of
volcanic activity on the island. Spectacular views of the badlands of the first volcanic stage of
the neighboring island of Lanzarote and including the dunes of Corralejo