The Canary Islands’ ‘oldest town’ that feels like Santorini | Travel News | Travel
An incredible town that the ‘oldest in the Canary Islands’ is so beautiful that it feels just like Santorini.
Betancuria is a historic town located on the island of Fuerteventura, one of Spain‘s Canary Islands.
It holds great significance as one of the oldest settlements in the archipelago and has a rich cultural and historical background.
Established in 1404 by Jean de Bethencourt and Gadifer La Salle, Betancuria was created as a safe haven from the perils of coastal living during the…