Famara is a village of fishermen and farmers. It also has probably the largest beach on the island backed by a 2000-foot mountain range, three off shore islands and a village atmosphere with about seven restaurants and four supermarkets.
The beach is well used by surfers who come to ride some of the best waves on the island. The mountain is used by the courageous pilots on hang-gliders who soar high above the village for hours at a time only to land sometimes on the beach or in a nearby field. The village of La Caleta is a short stroll across the beach there are village apartments painted white on the outside but all very different on the inside. These are not the usual holiday complex apartments but are locally owned by the families of Famara.
