Statues of Guise and Ayose (Mirador de Guise y Ayose)

Guise and Ayose: A Tale of Two Legendary Figures

The names, reverberating with echoes of history, belong to Guise and Ayose, the indigenous kings of Fuerteventura, who once ruled over the island.

Ayose was the king of Jandía in the south of the island and Guise, King of Maxorata in the north. Their story is one of bravery, unity, and the enduring spirit of the Guanche people.

They fought valiantly to defend their land against invaders seeking to conquer their homeland. However, the Norman conquerors, who invaded in 1402, possessed a more advanced army and swiftly emerged victorious, establishing themselves as the rulers of Fuerteventura.

In 1404, following their victory, the Normans founded a new capital on the island called Santa Maria de Betancuria, named after Jean de Béthencourt. The town is now renowned as Betancuria.

From the rugged cliffs of Betancuria to the azure waters of Jandía, Fuerteventura is a breathtaking canvas of natural beauty, and Guise and Ayose remain its royal brushstrokes, etched into the island’s rich history.