TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: FUERTEVENTURA SPAIN: PÁJARA

The origin of the name Pájara is uncertain. However, some historians believe that it was derived from the Spanish word for a female bird, particularly a partridge. It is thought to have originated from the massive varieties of migrating birds that nestle in this zone. For this reason, the area of Pájara is known to produce various bird noises within its trees, buildings and houses. The town of Pájara is the administrative capital of the Pájara Municipality , which also includes other towns such as Morro Jable and Costa Calma . The actual municipality of Pájara , which includes the entire Jandia Peninsula , consists of 68 kilometers of exceptional beaches in a total of 149 kilometers of coastline.

Pájara is a town with an approximate population of 700. This picturesque town was founded in the early 17 th century.

The town's economy was once based mainly on agriculture. Today, it has geared into the development of its tourism. In fact, the Pájara town is the base administrator of all tourist areas in Jandia . Nonetheless, the town still preserves its authentic beauty and peaceful atmosphere.

Agriculture remains one of the major livelihoods in this town - with the cultivation of potatoes and tomatoes, fishing and goat breeding.

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