Casa Rural CASA PILAR en Antigua, La de Fuerteventura
Trekking:
Fuerteventura has beautiful beaches ... but this island has lots of things to do.
Get to know Nature, discover the most amazing places, old volcanos, deserts with sand and stones, high mountains, etc. You will find all of this on your excursions along these trekking routes that mark the today and yesterday of the islands.
There are definitely a few enjoyable walks that could occupy 1 or 2 days of your holiday, especially in Winter when the conditions are less windy and cooler.
It is essential that you use adequate Sun Protection (Sun Screen, Headgear etc.), have good footwear suitable for very rough ground, some light snacks and enough water for your trip. It is also very important to note local weather conditions, especially around Pico de Zarza which can be extremely windy and is virtually always covered in cloud making it quite dangerous in the wrong weather.
We recomend you to go with a specialized trekking company like:
Caminata de Hannelore von der Twer,
Tlf. +34 608928380 + Tlf. y Fax.: + 34 928868690
More information: www.fuerteventuraturismo.com
SUGGESTED ROUTES
> SHIPPING TO THE
Short crossing by boat from Corralejo to Lobos (20 min.). Walking around the island. Visiting a volcano and then and old light house. In the fisher village you will be able to eat in the Restarant El viejo farero Antoñito and swim in a peauceful small bay.
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Walk of average difficulty, sport-shoes
Leaving
> ROUTE OF THE VOLCANOS (Lajares-Corralejo)
Walk of average difficulty, 4 hrs. and 30 min. to foot.
We leave from Lajares in direction to Corralejo passing five north volcanos of the island. We will contemplate the north coast, the Hornitos and the center of a hundred meters of depth. We wil eat in a cavern (explanations upon flora, fauna and customs of the country).
> WALKING FROM COAST TO COAST (La Pared - Costa Calma)
We start our walking-tour behind the hotel Costa Real with view to the wildromantic westcoast. Ruring the transfer by bus and the excursion informations about flora, fauna, landscapes and history.
We walk across the semidesert at the south of La Pared with view of the impressionant highest and second highest mountains of the isle, Pico de Jandia and Montaña Cardón. Enjoing the picnic we can have a look around admiring the bizart pictures of sand made by wind and waves.
After that we climb to a plateau similar like the desert and moving us in direction of Costa Calma we have an impressionant view to the modern installation of fan blowers and the ocean. We have the opportunity to have drink (not included) and than we return by bus transfer.
> CLIMBING ON THE „HALLOWED MOUNTAIN“ NEAR TINDAYA (La Oliva)
Climbing till to the mountain pick passing by rocks and caves. Arrived you have a beautiful view around the plains and volcanoes till Lanzarote. There you can admire the pictures on the rocks made by the canary aborigines and the panorama in all directions. The program would be completed with legends about the sorceresses, the famous artist Chillida and a delicious pick-nick.
You need a special official permission.
Walk overage difficulty.
> HERMITAGE OF VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA AND EMBALSE DE LAS PEÑITAS
This route can be started from either end, either from the village of Vega de Rio Palmas or from Mezquez near Pajara .
To begin the walk from the bottom of the ravine:
Take the right hand turn-off from the FV621 at Mezquez and park near the dirt track that leads up the gorge. From here follow the trail right up the centre of the Gorge to the Hermitage and the Dam above it. The trail leads all the way to the Village of Vega de Rio Palmas.
To begin the walk from Vega de Rio Palmas:
Park in Vega de Rio Palmas and follow the dry river bed towards the reservoir. Keep to the path at the edge of the reservoir as there is another upper path that leads to a dead end. The path continues past the Dam to the Hermitage (built into the side of the gorge) and down towards the Casas de Mesquez.
The Wetland/Reservoir behind the Dam is a very important site for nesting and migratory birds as well as a watering hole for Birds from the surrounding mountains. The dry river bed that feeds the Dam was a permanent river when the Europeans first arrived here, but now only flows after heavy rain. The rocks here are also of interest, being some of the oldest in Fuerteventura with sedimentary rock older than the island itself along with White Granite exposed in the dry river bed.
> PICO DE LA ZARZA
Some care should be taken when climbing Fuerteventura's highest mountain as winds can be very strong, visibility very low and there is a sheer drop from the top of the ridge.
The path begins behind the Riu Ventura Hotel and there are two routes from here to the summit; The first follows the ravine and the second involves an immediate steep climb up onto the Tabla de Vinimar Ridge, both routes converge later. It is said that on a clear day it is possible to see Gran Canaria and Mount Teide in Tenerife from up here.
> TREKKING ALONG THE MOUNTAIN RANGE (from La Atalayita to Pozo Negro)
We start our route visiting the "casa hondas", the houses where the canarian ancestors lived. Then we continue walking along the mountain range called "Los Cuchillos" until we get to Pozo Negro, a small town where we will be able to have a drink in a typical bar.
Walk of average difficulty, 4 hours. 10 Kilometers
> WALKING ALONG THE DESERT (La Oliva)
It is a walking along the Nature, along the dunes in the Natural Reserve of Corralejo. Three hours walking along the sand and having fantastic views of the wonderful dunes of the north of
There is a good route: it never does too much heat because of the continuous winds.
You will need to wear sport shoes, a cup and an adequate Sun Protection (Sun Screen, Headgear etc.).
The flora, fauna and the local history, habits and customs of the inhabitants will be explained. At the end of the trek a picnic waits for the visitors a Bedouin tent.
Walk of average easy, 7 kms. - 3 hours.
Not recommended for children under 6 years.
> TREKKING ALONG THE
We begin the route in Corralejo, close to the bus station. Immediately we get in the route and we can see on the left side the colored malpaís and on the right the sea. In the fishermen's house of "Majanicho" finishes the half of the way. The route ends in El Cotillo, where we can eat fresh fish and seefood.
Walk of average easy, 25 kms. - 6 hours.
> LA MUDA (La Matilla) (Walking from La Muda to Vallebrón)
We go down the mountain La Muda over platforms and hillsides, following the royal way up to Vallebrón.
We go pass the terraces and enjoy the views on the Los Cuchillos and the valleys in the shape of "U". We will have a typical meal in the town.
Walk of average difficulty, 6 km. 4 hours
> WALKING BETWEEN THE MOST GREEN RAVINE IN
The route begins with a visit to the outdoors
Immediately afterwards we go down to the greenest ravine of the
During the walking you will be able to take a bath in a small lake (Charco del Chorro), where there can be eels.
Walk of average easy. 4 kms. 3 hours.
> WALKING ALONG THE SEA SHORE
(From El Castillo to Barranco de la Torre)-La Antigua.
We begin the route in the tourist center of El Castillo visiting the pirates' former castle and knowing their history. Later we continue for the shore of the sea for a very easy way, walking near the ovens of lime until Las Salinas. We explain the flora and fauna and the importance in the island of the above mentioned salt mine. From there we walk between El Barranco de la Torre to see the archaeological places. On the return way we will eat in a fishing restaurant.
Walk of average easy. 6 km. 3 hours
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