Fuerteventura <\/strong>is famous for its long golden beaches, but its splendid hiking trails are less well known. Both islands are criss-crossed by new marked trails.<\/p>These traditional routes take in a range of arid, agricultural and natural areas, including mountain trails, coastal walks including the golden beaches of Fuerteventura, and some hikes visit villages along the way.<\/p>
Practical guide<\/h3>When to go?<\/h4>
The best time for walking is from September to April. Both islands are dry and sunny, but with strong winds; often a brief wet period in winter, followed by rapid greening of the landscape and lots of flowers around February\/March; summers can be too hot for walking.<\/p>
Reference Cities & Services<\/h4>
Lanzarote: Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca; Fuerteventura: Morro Jable, Costa Calma, Puerto del Rosario, Corralejo.<\/p>
How to get around?<\/h4>
The two islands are linked by frequent half-hourly ferries. <\/p>
Difficulty<\/h4>
Many of the routes have been cleared, signposted and waymarked; mountain and hill trails are often fairly easy, but can be steep, stony and rocky in places; coastal walks range from sandy beaches to sheer cliffs of broken lava; always carry water and protect yourself from the sun.<\/p>
To be seen<\/h4>
Lanzarote: volcanic national park in Timanfaya; vineyards in La Geria. Fuerteventura: famous beaches; splendid mountain trails, recently cleared, signposted and signposted. Both: the long-distance GR 131.<\/p>
Hiking routes in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura <\/h3>
Walks in Lanzarote, which has a fascinating volcanic national park, including exploring the volcanic lava flows; exploring La Graciosa Island (off the north coast of Lanzarote); and in Fuerteventura, getting to know its famous golden beaches. On the other hand, we will get to know the route of the GR 131 trail, which crosses both islands.<\/p>
The routes<\/h4>- Fem\u00e9s and Barranco de la Casita ravine<\/li>
- Fem\u00e9s and Pico de las Flores<\/li>
- Fem\u00e9s to Puerto Calero<\/li>
- Fem\u00e9s to Playa Blanca<\/li>
- Playa Blanca to El Golfo<\/li>
- Yaiza to Tinajo<\/li>
- Mozaga to Uga<\/li>
- Cave of the Naturalists<\/li>
- Mancha Blanca and Caldera Blanca<\/li>
- Tinajo, S\u00f3o and Caleta de Famara<\/li>
- Tiagua, S\u00f3o and Caleta de Famara<\/li>
- Teguise to Caleta de Famara<\/li>
- Costa Teguise and Tinaguache Mountains<\/li>
- Teguise to Guatiza<\/li>
- Arrieta to Caleta de Famara<\/li>
- Ye and Salinas del R\u00edo<\/li><\/ul>
La Graciosa Island<\/h4>- Caleta del Sebo and Monta\u00f1a Amarilla<\/li>
- Caleta del Sebo and Monta\u00f1a Bermeja<\/li><\/ul>
GR 131 - Playa Blanca to \u00d3rzola<\/h4>- GR 131 - Playa Blanca to Yaiza<\/li>
- GR 131 - Yaiza to Monta\u00f1a Blanca<\/li>
- GR 131 - Monta\u00f1a Blanca to Teguise<\/li>
- GR 131 - Teguise to Har\u00eda<\/li>
- GR 131 - Har\u00eda to \u00d3rzola<\/li><\/ul>
Jand\u00eda<\/h4>- El Puertito and Las Talahijas<\/li>
- Gran Valle and Cofete<\/li>
- Pico de la Zarza<\/li>
- Costa Calma and Sotavento Beach<\/li><\/ul>
North of Fuerteventura<\/h4>- Card\u00f3n and Card\u00f3n Mountain<\/li>
- Vega de R\u00edo Palmas to Ajuy<\/li>
- Tiscamanita and Morro Jorjado<\/li>
- Antigua to Betancuria<\/li>
- Casillas del \u00c1ngel, Tef\u00eda and Tetir<\/li>
- Tindaya, Vallebr\u00f3n and La Matilla<\/li>
- Lajares, El Cotillo and Esquinzo beach<\/li>
- Lajares and Calder\u00f3n Hondo<\/li>
- Corralejo Natural Park<\/li><\/ul>
GR 131 - El Puertito to Isla de\nLobos<\/h4>- GR 131 - Punta de Jand\u00eda to Morro Jable<\/li>
- GR 131 - Morro Jable to Pecenescal Ravine<\/li>
- GR 131 - Pecenescal Ravine to La Pared<\/li>
- GR 131 - La Pared to P\u00e1jara<\/li>
- GR 131 - P\u00e1jara to Betancuria<\/li>
- GR 131 - Betancuria to Tef\u00eda<\/li>
- GR 131 - Tef\u00eda to La Oliva<\/li>
- GR 131 - La Oliva to Corralejo<\/li>
- GR 131 - Isla de Lobos<\/li><\/ul>
<\/span>Gran Canaria<\/span><\/h2>
Gran Canaria may be known primarily as a holiday destination for its sunny beaches, but beyond the resorts, the island offers many opportunities for peace and charm in the countryside and hills for walkers. The central area is protected as a Natural Park, with lush green terraces climbing up to the rocky towers of Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga. Routes also explore deep ravines, extensive pine and laurel forests and island villages.<\/p>
Practical guide<\/h3>When to go?<\/h4>
Summer is very popular, but it's too hot to walk.\ntoo hot to walk. A good winter hike is possible, with little chance of snow in the high mountains.\nwinter, with very little chance of snow in the high mountains.\nSpring is ideal and autumn is tolerable.<\/p>
Cities & Services<\/h4>
Most people stay in the city or in resorts - Las Palmas, Maspalomas and Playa\ncity or in resorts - Las Palmas, Maspalomas and Playa del Ingl\u00e9s - but there are quieter alternatives.\ndel Ingl\u00e9s - but there are quieter alternatives.<\/p>
Difficulty<\/h4>
Routes vary from short and easy\nto long and arduous. Many trails are rough and stony, so good footwear is required.\ngood footwear is required. The higher mountains are sometimes covered\ncovered by low clouds, but sun protection will be more necessary than waterproofing.\nthan waterproofing. In some arid places\nwater should be taken with you.<\/p>
To be seen<\/h4>
Steep and well settled mountains dominated by rock towers - Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga. Long distance coast to coast route. Deep and steep ravines. Landscapes ranging from mountains to extensive pine and laurel forests, with semi-desert coasts and incredible cliffs. Quiet and charming rural locations, despite being in one of the world's most popular holiday resorts.<\/p>
Routes in Gran Canaria<\/h3>
There are walks suitable for all levels, from the coastal cliff tops to the spectacular volcanic mountains of the interior. Walks through villages and towns, and up to the summits of Gran Canaria's highest peaks. Also included in this guide is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR 131. The GR 131 is a long-distance trail that stretches the length of the seven Canary Islands.<\/p>
St. Bridget and St. Matthew<\/h4>- Las Palmas to Santa Br\u00edgida<\/li>
- Las Meleguinas to Las Lagunetas<\/li>
- Las Lagunetas and Cruz de Tejeda<\/li>
- Santa Br\u00edgida to Teror<\/li>
- San Mateo to Teror<\/li>
- Peak of Bandama and Caldera de Bandama <\/li><\/ul>
Valleseco and Teror<\/h4>- Cross of Tejeda to Teror<\/li>
- Cruz de Tejeda to Valleseco<\/li>
- Cruz de La Laguna and Valsendero<\/li>
- Cruz de La Laguna and Las Madres <\/li><\/ul>
Artenara and Tamadaba<\/h4>- Moriscos to Santa Mar\u00eda de Gu\u00eda<\/li>
- Artenara to Tamadaba<\/li>
- San Pedro and Tamadaba<\/li>
- Artenara and Vega de Acusa <\/li><\/ul>
The Village<\/h4>- Tirma Track<\/li>
- Altavista to La Aldea<\/li>
- La Aldea to El Risco<\/li>
- Alberc\u00f3n, G\u00fcig\u00fc\u00ed and Tas\u00e1rtico<\/li>
- Monta\u00f1a del Viso and La Aldea <\/li><\/ul>
Mog\u00e1n and Las Presas<\/strong><\/h4>- El Aserrador and El Carrizal<\/li>
- El Aserrador and El Juncal<\/li>
- Las Ni\u00f1as and Morillo de San Juan Dam<\/li>
- Cross from San Antonio to Las Casillas<\/li>
- Camino de las Presas <\/li><\/ul>
Tejada and La Culata<\/h4>- Tejeda and Cruz de Tejeda<\/li>
- Tejeda and La Culata<\/li>
- Degollada Becerra and La Culata<\/li>
- Roque Nublo from La Goleta<\/li>
- Cruz Grande to Ayacata<\/li>
- Plains of Gara\u00f1\u00f3n and Pico de las Nieves <\/li><\/ul>
St Bartholomew's<\/strong><\/h4>- Santa Luc\u00eda and Pico de las Nieves<\/li>
- San Bartolom\u00e9 and Cruz Grande<\/li>
- Arteara to Ayagaures<\/li>
- Maspalomas Dunes <\/li><\/ul>
Valsequillo<\/h4>- Seven Springs to San Mateo<\/li>
- San Mateo to Valsequillo<\/li>
- Valsequillo to Santa Br\u00edgida<\/li>
- El Rinc\u00f3n and Cuevas Blancas<\/li>
- Tenteniguada and Caldera de los Marteles<\/li>
- Caldera de los Marteles to Valsequillo <\/li><\/ul>
GR 131 - Puerto de las Nieves to Maspalomas<\/h4>- GR 131 - Puerto de las Nieves to Tamadaba<\/li>
- GR 131 - From Tamadaba to Cruz de Tejeda<\/li>
- GR 131 - Cross of Tejeda to San Bartolom\u00e9<\/li>
- GR 131 - From San Bartolom\u00e9 to Ayagaures<\/li>
- GR 131 - Ayagaures to Faro de Maspalomas<\/li><\/ul>
<\/span>La Palma<\/span><\/h2>
The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, considered one of the most rugged islands in the world, is little known outside the Canary Islands, but offers an ideal destination for experienced hikers, with rocky trails and mountain paths. <\/p>
Although La Palma is one of the smallest of the Canary Islands, there are routes of all kinds, from easy walks to technical and more difficult routes, from simple day walks to long-distance routes on rocky mountain trails, including the GR130 and GR131, which go all the way around the island.<\/p>\n