Puerto del Rosario Morro Jable Ferry

Puerto del Rosario Guide

The Spanish town of Puerto del Rosario lies on the east coast of the island of Fuerteventura in the Las Palmas province in the Canary Islands. Once named Puerto de Cabras (Goat Harbour) the town developed into a major port after becoming the island's capital from La Oliva during the 19th century. The town's current name was changed in 1956 after the church located in the town's centre which is dedicated to the patron saint Virgin del Rosario.

The town's infrastructure is geared more towards industry and commerce rather than tourism, which is not that well established. The oldest part of the town, around the harbour, is where you will find narrow alleys lined with old Canarian style houses. However, one attraction that is worth visiting is the home of the former exiled poet Miguel de Unamuno which is now a museum. Work has been underway for a few years to improve the town's beaches so that they can be awarded Blue Flag status. The town's largest beach is called Playa Blancal and is located to the south of the town.

Ferry services from the town's port depart to Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Morro Jable.

Morro Jable Guide

Morro Jable is a town that is located at the southern end of the Spanish island of Fuerteventura which is one of the Canary Islands. The older parts of the village are situated on either side of a headland, around which the village was originally built. The part of the old village that is separated from the port by the headland runs up a valley into the hills. Morro Jable's port was originally used by the town's fishing fleet and although it still is it is also now used by a number of vessels that cater for its tourists, which include a catamaran, a number of sports fishing boats and a ferry that travels to Gran Canaria. The newer parts of the town have been built in order to connect the original village to the port area with new tourist facilities having been built along the coast to the east of the old village. Because of the new developments, Morro Jable now stretches along the coast for around one mile.

Ferries from Morro Jable generally depart to Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto del Rosario.