--- title: "Puerto del Rosario Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario description: "Fuerteventura's sun-baked capital of dunes" --- # Puerto del Rosario 🇪🇸 · Spain · Canary Islands > "Fuerteventura's sun-baked capital of dunes" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.4h - **Departure Sailings:** 70 - **Visiting Sailings:** 795 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Photos - ![Puerto del Rosario, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario/puerto-del-rosario-commons-22220362.webp) © [Frank Vincentz / CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puerto_del_Rosario_-_Avenida_de_los_Reyes_de_Espa%C3%B1a_-_port_04_ies.jpg) - ![Puerto del Rosario, Spain](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566202576411-331f23262258?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3ODY1ODJ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Sam Williams](https://unsplash.com/@sam_williams?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Puerto del Rosario, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario/puerto-del-rosario-commons-60587451.webp) © [Arek N. / CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puerto_del_Rosario,_Las_Palmas,_Spain_-_panoramio_(33).jpg) - ![Puerto del Rosario, Spain](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/canary-islands/puerto-del-rosario/puerto-del-rosario-commons-114999027.webp) © [Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt / CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20211124.Buildings_in_Puerto_del_Rosario.-012.jpg) ## Peak season Dec – Mar 928 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jan (208 sailings), Dec (200 sailings), Mar (194 sailings) ## About Puerto del Rosario Puerto del Rosario is the capital of Fuerteventura, the second-largest of the Canary Islands. The town was originally called Puerto de Cabras (Goat Port), and the old name still shows up on some signage. More than 100 outdoor sculptures are scattered through the streets, turning the centre into an open-air gallery. The port is close to the town centre, and whitewashed buildings line the waterfront. Playa Chica, a small beach within walking distance of the dock, has calm water and is good for a quick swim. Fuerteventura is best known for its long, windswept beaches further from town, particularly the dunes at Corralejo in the north. The local food leans on goat cheese (queso majorero), papas arrugadas with mojo sauce, and fresh fish. The euro is the currency, and cafés and shops accept cards. ## Your day in Puerto del Rosario Walk up the cruise pier to the seafront promenade; the town centre is about five minutes away. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Muelle de Cruceros (main cruise pier), Puerto del Rosario (28.49459, -13.85863) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno, Fuente de la Explanada, Town hall, Horno de Cal, Playa Chica Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/82a2deb4-e413-498a-a719-078180ba6250.geojson) ### What to see #### Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Town church that gave Puerto del Rosario its name. 8 min walk. (28.49908, -13.86078) ![Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5909048/b455a2ff0818afbc-1440.webp) Photo: Frank Vincentz, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puerto_del_Rosario_-_Iglesia_de_Nuestra_Se%C3%B1ora_del_Rosario_ex_02_ies.jpg) #### Casa-Museo de Unamuno Hotel where the writer Unamuno lived in exile in 1924. 8 min walk. (28.49870, -13.86108) ![Casa-Museo de Unamuno](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q124044323/ad3d554ec7ba967e-1440.webp) Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:At_Fuerteventura_2022_030.jpg) #### Fuente de la Explanada Fountain on the harbour promenade with scenes of island life. 5 min walk. (28.49847, -13.85825) #### Town hall Goat family sculpture out front, from the old name Puerto de Cabras. 7 min walk. (28.49877, -13.85971) #### Horno de Cal Old lime kiln by the harbour, from the port's lime trade. 5 min walk. (28.49321, -13.86311) #### Playa Chica Small town beach beside the harbour. 4 min walk. (28.49398, -13.86251) ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Atlantic/Canary (UTC) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 28.4947, -13.8582 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Puerto%20del%20Rosario/@28.49468,-13.85818,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Puerto%20del%20Rosario&ll=28.49468,-13.85818&z=13) ## Things to do in Puerto del Rosario Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Fuerteventura: Small-Group Magic Deluxe Catamaran Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2022b4ca-3064-4cd0-845f-4d1c90c61b51?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (916) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €99 | Viator | | [Buggy Safari in Caleta de Fuste](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8b646e32-4b6b-4b2f-80b3-4b66e2cb79c7?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (66) | 2h 45m | 9:30 AM–12:15 PM, 2:30 PM–5:15 PM | Fits your port day | €119 | Viator | | [2h Dolphin and Whale Viewing + Snorkeling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ed7bf5b3-515e-4c1f-87f2-eb7bb273fdbf?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (1,007) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM | Fits your port day | €50 | Viator | | [The best quad tour in Fuerteventura: 2 hours of adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2ee6cc84-d8fe-4575-bca6-cc146e9bc387?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (44) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €154 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura: Magic Select Catamaran Trip with Food & Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9672be7b-f2f2-4ce3-86ac-614e6aaa69ae?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (557) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €79 | Viator | | [Private couple shooting - Corralejo Fuerteventura](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0d4bf947-4304-427a-bdfc-1f31a6b1de39?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (11) | 40m | 9:00 AM–9:40 AM, 5:00 PM–5:40 PM | Fits your port day | €285 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura most Exclusive Island Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4665ecab-76f2-43a5-bb1c-c59e4f6c34c4?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (188) | 6h | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | – | €69 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura: Aphrodite Exclusive Gulet with Food and Drinks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f6b5fcff-eb60-4ac2-afb1-aacd41cb5dd1?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (110) | 4h | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €89 | Viator | | [From Corralejo: E-bike 3-4 hour excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09d08d54-d0e2-4bab-bb3e-aea57086ff01?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (30) | 3h | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM | Fits your port day | €59 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura South Exclusive Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e191f06a-64ad-455c-8983-fba9f02f7694?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (446) | 7h | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | – | €72 | Viator | | [Small group guided tour: La Pared, Sotavento lagoon & Morro Jable](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e179d753-27ab-4118-9df9-ccf6bea807eb?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (12) | 4h 30m | 8:35 AM–1:05 PM | Fits your port day | €56 | Viator | | [Fuerteventura North - 4hr Tour from Corralejo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1ba64dea-80f1-4b2a-a1b0-05fd76f6f018?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (8) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €80 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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