Hiking in the Canary Islands: rural and volcanic charm

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The Canary Islands are known for their endless kilometers of beaches, but their inland rural areas await authentic natural gems that will seduce hiking lovers . Its nature is virgin, wild and surprising, with 40% of the surface protected. The archipelago also has seven Biosphere Reserves : the islands of La Palma, Lanzarote, El Hierro, La Gomera and Fuerteventura in their entirety, as well as a large part of Gran Canaria and the Anaga Massif in Tenerife. Prepare your hiking shoes or boots, because you are going to discover truly surprising places. These are the best routes on each of the islands. Houses in the Canary Islands El Hierro : Jinama Road Jinama Route, El Hierro Jinama Viewpoint. By: Neissl A spectacular short , but intense trekking route .

It's 8 kilometers, but more than 1,000 meters of elevation gain await us in just 4 kilometers... so prepare your quads. Now, the effort is well worth it: climb the cliff that resulted from spectacular Colombia Mobile Number List landslides that formed the island of El Hierro , between the municipalities of Valverde and La Frontera. This royal road runs along the historic access road to El Golfo , a key route before the highway was built. In addition to the panoramic views, this tour highlights the botanical interest as it passes through the best area of ​​Monteverde on the island. Fuerteventura : Wolf Trail Wolf Island By: Valentina It is a somewhat peculiar hiking route located on a small islet north of Fuerteventura, so it can only be reached by sea from the port of Corralejo.



The trail runs for 7 kilometers through one of the best preserved areas of the Canary Islands and has salt marshes and formations of small volcanic cones (they are popularly known as “hornitos”). It is a surprising circular route that invites us to tour the entire islet from the pier to the Martiño lighthouse, passing through Puertito, an old settlement of fishermen and shellfish gatherers. Gran Canaria : La Fortaleza de Ansite route Ansite Fortress By_ dudlajzov A 9 kilometer walk with inspiring landscapes and ideal for history lovers. It takes us from the old town of Santa Lucía to La Fortaleza, through Sorrueda . Once here, we will step on the stage where the last episode of resistance of the islanders against the Castilian hosts took place at the end of the 15th century. The area has great archaeological importance. When we climb the mountain formation, we will pass through one of the most mesmerizing enclaves of the route: we will go through a cave , through which we will pass to the other side of the mountain, with impressive views from a rocky frame.