Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura - Paddy Dillon

Explore Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and discover two of the Canary Islands’ most contrasting landscapes, from Lanzarote’s otherworldly volcanic terrain and famous vineyards at La Geria to Fuerteventura’s sweeping golden beaches and recently cleared mountain paths. With routes suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, and starting from coastal resorts and inland villages across both islands, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by prolific author Paddy Dillon describes 21 day walks, plus 14 stages of the GR131, the long-distance trail that spans all seven Canary Islands. Day walks range from 5 to 22km (3–14 miles) and can be completed in 2–7 hours. Choose from 45 walks across Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Isla La Graciosa, following waymarked trails through volcanic landscapes, along dramatic coastlines, and into the recently cleared mountain paths of Fuerteventura’s interior, with highlights including the UNESCO-listed Timanfaya volcanic national park and the vineyards of La Geria. Plan your Canary Islands walking trip for the ideal season with guidance on local conditions, showing why September to April offers the best walking weather: cooler temperatures, occasional winter greenery, and a wealth of wildflowers in February and March. Benefit from clear route descriptions and practical information boxes covering distance, walking time, terrain, and facilities for every walk on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Find practical holiday planning advice for both islands, with comprehensive notes on accommodation, food and drink, public transport, and key centres from Arrecife and Costa Teguise on Lanzarote to Morro Jable and Corralejo on Fuerteventura. Navigate with confidence using 1:50,000 mapping and step-by-step directions for every route across both islands. Tackle 14 stages of the GR131 long-distance trail across both islands, covering 241km (150 miles) in total and offering an immersive, island-crossing trek through the very best of the eastern Canaries. Plan your walking adventure in the Canary Islands with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Immerse yourself in the volcanic landscapes, golden beaches, and wild coastal paths of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, two of Europe’s most distinctive and accessible walking destinations.