Fuerteventura is so full of goats that they’ve become the island’s unofficial symbol.
You’ll find them everywhere — on postcards, souvenirs, t-shirts — while they, completely unaware of their fame, spend their days chewing desert shrubs and posing for tourist photos.

They prefer semi-grassy shrubs rich in moisture, and while munching, they might well be thinking: “We should start charging — at least one euro per photo.”
If they did, they’d probably be dining in restaurants every evening, judging by the number of pictures taken of them daily!

Fuerteventura Goat Cheese

What’s most admirable about these animals is their ability to survive drought.

They’ve adapted to drink very little, relying on the condensation that forms on plants during the temperature shifts between day and night.

They embody the idea that true strength lies in flexibility, that resilience is the answer to adversity, and that survival depends on action, not complaint — a lesson we humans could learn from.

Goats have always been a precious resource for Fuerteventura.
Their milk, shaped by their unique desert diet of dry, salty shrubs, is used to produce exceptional cheeses with a distinct, flavorful balance of saltiness and richness — often awarded at international competitions.

Life in the Desert of Fuerteventura

In the desert, goats share their space with other charismatic residents — like squirrels, their fellow local celebrities.
It’s not uncommon to see hedgehogs, camouflaged against the sand thanks to their dusty-colored coats.

The skies and trees are home to a wide variety of birds, including the Hubara Bustard, a shy, ochre-colored bird that is one of the island’s symbols and sadly endangered.
Other avian neighbors include various species of hoopoes, falcons, the Pardela, and the “Guirre,” a rare vulture also at risk of extinction.

On the ground, lizards scurry across the rocks, basking in the sun and fleeing predators.

One comforting note: Fuerteventura has no snakes, scorpions, venomous spiders, or dangerous animals — making it a safe place to explore nature in peace.

The Vibrant Nature of Fuerteventura

All this life unfolds on a landscape of sand, stone, and sky that looks like it was painted by an artist.

From the terrace of Alma Calma Hotel Rural, you can watch and listen to birdsong in the trees, which create a small oasis in the desert for wildlife to thrive.

The colors of feathers, fur, and flowers blend perfectly with the volcanic terrain — everything here feels designed to coexist in balance.

It’s an ecosystem regulated by the quiet miracle of nighttime humidity, the only consistent source of precious water.

Come and experience it for yourself.
Take a well-deserved break and reconnect with the pure, untamed nature of Fuerteventura.
Click here to book your regenerative vacation at our Alma Calma Hotel Rural!