Fuerteventura in a Motor Home Discover the Magic of Nature
24 Jul 2018 For venturavan. In Sin categoría Comments (0)
Fuerteventura is an island of beautiful beaches of golden sand that await you to enjoy a dreamlike climate all year round. It is an incomparable destination that you can’t miss in a motorhome.
Visit Cofete a virgin beach to return turtles to the sea
Through the roads you can see beautiful towns that have a lot of history to tell. It is an island that invites you to discover the richness of its culture and the warmth of its inhabitants.
It is the second largest island of the Canarian archipelago it stands out for the tranquility and beauty of its beaches, the wild nature of its natural parks that have been declared a biosphere reserve due to its geological and biological importance. It also has a wide range of activities aimed at tourism.
If you already have or plan to rent a motorhome to tour the island, you can’t miss the release of sea turtles.
It is a must-see spectacle that is often performed, contributes to maintaining the balance of nature and is ideal to enjoy as a family.
This event takes place on the extensive beach of Cofete, located in the municipality of Pájara. It is a wide virgin beach that lends itself to return the turtles to the sea.
This beautiful activity is the result of the joint work of the Center for the Recovery and Conservation of Sea Turtles of Fuerteventura with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and various collaborating organizations. It is a project that has been carried out successfully since 2006.
It is about attending the specimens of the “tortuga boba” (Caretta Caretta) that for various reasons have been stranded. Last March, five specimens that were kept in captivity were released and before returning them to the sea, they were placed transmitters connected via satellite to track them and obtain important information about their behavior.
The most interesting thing is that, in addition to being able to witness the moment of the release of turtles, it is the possibility of following up on them, through the website of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura. Any citizen interested in this project can know the location of each of these copies hear.
Reintroducing them to their natural habitat is a vital task since this species is in danger of extinction.
After witnessing the release of the turtles to the sea, it is worth visiting this huge golden beach of about 150 kilometers long and taste the local gastronomy. Without a doubt, traveling by motorhome, knowing every corner of Fuerteventura is an unforgettable experience, the perfect destination to enjoy the sun, quiet beaches and dreamy landscapes.
If you are a lover of surfing and windsurfing on this island you will find a paradise to practice these and other sports. You can also participate in many interesting activities related to nature.
