What's on in Betancuria

Betancuria is the old capital of Fuerteventura, a tiny inland village tucked into a sheltered valley among bare, eroded mountains in the heart of the island. Founded in 1404 and once the island's seat of power, it has a fine 17th-century church, a handful of stone houses and craft workshops, and a quiet that feels miles from the beach resorts. With well under a thousand residents, it's more a living monument than a town.

Its biggest day is the Romería de la Virgen de la Peña, Fuerteventura's main island pilgrimage, drawing the faithful from across the island, alongside the San Buenaventura festivities. Here's what's on while you're here.