Those who have visited Fuerteventura know it: the island is full of goats. You’ll often spot them in the vast desert areas while they ruminate and warm themselves under the intense sun which beats down on the archipelago. You can drive a cheap hire car in Fuerteventura and surprise yourself with the many goats that come out of nowhere, on either side of the road. This being the case, it’s no surprise that some of the best cheeses in the world are produced on this island. Take note and on your next visit don’t forget to try the recommendations given to you by Payless, your rent a car in Fuerteventura.

The fame of the ‘majorero’ cheese dates back a few years. Although the inhabitants of the island have eaten it since time immemorial, it wasn’t until 1999 when it gained the Denomination of Origin that allowed it to take a leap into the national and international scene. It’s produced in the municipalities of Pájara, Puerto del Rosario, Tuineje, La Oliva, Antigua and Betancuria.

If you have your own cheap hire vehicle in Fuerteventura, we recommend you head, firstly, towards La Oliva. There, the Mercado de las Tradiciones (market) opens its doors a few times a week, and you’ll find cheese as well as other local products made by artisans. You can complete your visit with a trip or walk around the surrounding area… we assure you it’s worth it!

Another of the places where you will find some delicious cheeses is in the Biosfera farmer’s market in Puerto del Rosario. Every Saturday morning, farmers meet at the bus station in the village to exhibit their many products. You’ll have a fantastic time with all of the delicacies! Once you have done your shopping, you can spend the rest of the day on the beach and end it with an upmarket evening meal where, of course, they will serve you cheese.

In any case, to get the most out of this culinary experience, from Payless, your cheap rent a car in Fuerteventura, we give you a recommendation: leave your car parked and be inspired to do a tapas crawl, where you can combine the flavour of cheese with the different aromas of the island wines. Discover the textures and nuances that characterise the two most typical products of the archipelago and fall in love, a little more if that’s even possible, with the beauty of a unique land.