Fuerteventura
Proper noun
Meaning
Fuerteventura
An island in the Canary Islands, capital city Puerto del Rosario
Examples
After the reintegration of the Diocese of San Marcial del Rubicón in the papacy of Martin V, the Bishopric of Fuerteventura was abolished only seven years after it was created in 1431.
Art and culture Traditional holidays Candidates compete to be Queen of the Rose Festival in 2001Puerto del Rosario Alabaster image of the Virgen de la Peña (Patron saint of Fuerteventura).
A favourite event in Fuerteventura is the International Kite Festival, held in November in the resort of Corralejo.
An annual race called Challenge Fuerteventura is held there on the half ironman distance.
An interesting event is the Tour of Fuerteventura by Kayak, which is organised as a series of stages rather than a competition, and is an easy way to explore the island.
Because of the invasions, the first Captain General was sent to Fuerteventura, charged with defending the island in the name of the crown.