Antigua Postal Codes: 35610 to 35639 | Fuerteventura, Las Palmas, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

Antigua is a municipality located on the island of Fuerteventura, which is part of the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Spain. Situated in the central part of Fuerteventura, Antigua is characterized by its relatively flat terrain and arid landscape, typical of the eastern Canary Islands. The municipality covers an area of approximately 250 square kilometers and has a population of around 13,000 residents. It is administratively divided into several smaller localities and villages, including the municipal capital, also named Antigua, as well as other significant settlements like Caleta de Fuste, a major tourist resort. The area's economy traditionally relied on agriculture, particularly goat farming and the cultivation of tomatoes and aloe vera, but has increasingly shifted toward tourism in recent decades. Visitors to Antigua can explore historical sites such as the Molino de Antigua, a restored windmill that now serves as a craft center and museum, and the nearby Betancuria Rural Park, which offers insights into the island's natural and cultural heritage. For those seeking postal code information for the various localities within the municipality of Antigua, detailed resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication across its diverse settlements.