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          Betancuria is a village in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, located in the central part of the island. This historic settlement served as the original capital and features a whitewashed church, narrow cobblestone streets, and traditional Canarian architecture. Visitors explore the village on foot, visit the Museum of Sacred Art, and enjoy views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and nearby beaches.
          Betancuria is a protected historic village located in the central interior of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain. Founded circa 1404 by Norman conqueror Jean de Bethencourt, it served as the island's capital until 1835 and remains the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Canary Islands archipelago. The village sits within the Betancuria Rural Park, a designated natural and cultural heritage zone managed by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura. Content is based on established historical and geographic sources and the editorial knowledge of the ToursXplorer team.
          Historic Village | Fuerteventura | Canary Islands | Spain | Cultural Heritage | Rural Tourism