FV-30 Pájara to Betancuria
Where it goes
Pájara → Betancuria View route on Google Maps →
What to expect
This is the legendary FV-30 mountain pass in Fuerteventura, starting from the quiet valley of Pájara, passing through the green oasis of Vega de Río Palmas, and finishing in the ancient, whitewashed capital of Betancuria.
The character of the road is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and narrow ravines cutting through the oldest part of the Canary Islands, which rose from the ocean over 20 million years ago. Navigating jaw-dropping desert canyons, you’ll pass the Mirador de Las Peñitas—a rare surface water oasis—before descending into Betancuria, strategically built in a hidden interior valley in 1404 to protect early settlers from pirate attacks.
Pure riding bliss for corner lovers on one of the most thrilling and spectacular motorcycle roads in the archipelago. Stay focused through the blind corners and narrow sections flanked by stone walls, and enjoy the rhythm of the tight switchbacks on an agile, punchy machine like the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2.
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Fascinating facts
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Betancuria was strategically built in this hidden interior valley in the 15th century to protect the early settlers from pirate attacks from the coast
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The dramatic gorge seen from the Mirador de Las Peñitas is one of the few places on the island with surface water, creating a stunning contrast of green desert palms against bare rock
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The road can narrow down significantly in some sections, flanked by low stone walls and dramatic drops, earning it a spot on lists of world-famous scenic drives
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The surrounding mountains are the oldest part of the Canary Islands, having risen from the ocean over 20 million years ago and smoothed down by millions of years of erosion
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