The captivating natural beauty of Fuerteventura

Montaña Quemada stands as a site of historical and natural significance on the captivating island of Fuerteventura. This tiny, reddish volcanic cone emerged approximately 460,000 years ago following a Strombolian eruption. Rising to a height of 366 metres above sea level, it is strategically situated on the border between the municipalities of Puerto del Rosario and La Oliva.

Monument to Miguel de Unamuno

On the eastern slope of Montaña Quemada stands a monument in honour of Miguel de Unamuno, the renowned Spanish writer and philosopher who was exiled to Fuerteventura in 1924 by order of the dictator Primo de Rivera. The statue, masterfully sculpted by Juan Borges, depicts Unamuno gazing at Montaña de la Muda, a landscape that deeply inspired him. Unamuno even expressed his wish to rest eternally on Montaña Quemada if he could not do so in his homeland or in Salamanca.

How to get there

To visit the Unamuno monument, you can access it from the village of Tindaya, taking a dirt track southwards, or following the GR-131 trail that crosses the area. From the monument, it is possible to climb to the highest point of Montaña Quemada by following the ridge eastwards. The terrain, though rocky, offers breathtaking views of the island’s central plain and the sacred Mount Tindaya, revered by the ancient inhabitants of Fuerteventura. This enriching and captivating experience invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating connection between history, nature and human inspiration.