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Fuerteventura Hiking

Centre: Buen Paso - Ntra. Sra. de la Peña

An impressive walking track for the entire family, although children must be kept at hand at all times: steep cliffs! The proximity of the massive and bare rocks creates a sense of futility. Jean de Bethencourt and his crew came along here about 600 years ago when conquering the island.

Approx. distance: 1 km, approx. elevation: 75 m

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Elevation Profile

Min Elevation: 133 m

Total Distance: 920.13 m

Max Elevation: 208 m

Total Time: 0h 05m 31s

Total Elevation Gain: 91 m

Way Points: 0

Total Elevation Loss: 29 m

Track Points: 163

Max Speed: 5.2 m/s

Route Points: 0

Average Speed: 2.78 m/s

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North: Tindaya – Playa Esquinzo

You can start the track in the village or a couple of km further, close to the dried river bed (Barranco). You follow this barranco till the end to reach the sea for a refreshing moment. But do not swim out, as there are strong currents!

Approx. distance: 9 km, approx. elevation: 178 m

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North: El Cotillo - Playa del Aguila

Cotillo Alguila 014 A nice walk along the cliffs and sandy beaches on the West side of Fuerteventura. Also achievable in the summer for adults when regular "cooling" periods in the sea are respected. An extended family walk in the winter.

Approx. distance: 5 km, approx. elevation: 33 m

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Centre: Pozo Negro – Poblado de la Atalayita

The track starts in the village and goes west in a dried river bed (Barranco) to end up in a parking lot, next to the museum about the ancient village "Atalayita". You can visit the ruins of this village and walk up the small nearby volcano. The way back is mainly in a wide barranco.

Approx. distance: 8,4 km, approx. elevation: 63 m

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South: Cofete – Barlovento

cofete5 You can start your walk from the village or from the beach towards the tiny island "el islote" and end up North till the cliffs and the sea come together. Amazing views over the steep mountains and the impressive waves. STRONG CURRENTS - DO NOT SWIM OUT!

Approx. distance: 7,7 km, approx. elevation: 66 m

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South: La Pared - Agua Liques

Attention: we strongly disadvise to walk this track during stormy weather or when big waves are hitting the West-side of Fuerteventura.

The walk will take you from La Pared through the sandy part of the Natural Park and along the shore on your way back. There is a small sandy beach halfway the track where you can enjoy a refreshing paddling. STRONG CURRENTS! DO NOT SWIM! You will see impressive shapes of sand, carved by nature.
Approx. distance: 7,1 km, approx. elevation: 90 m

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Centre: Buen Paso - Ntra. Sra. de la Peña

An impressive walking track for the entire family, although children must be kept at hand at all times: steep cliffs! The proximity of the massive and bare rocks creates a sense of futility. Jean de Bethencourt and his crew came along here about 600 years ago when conquering the island.

Approx. distance: 1 km, approx. elevation: 75 m

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Centre: Ajuy – Bajas del Jurao

You leave the road before arriving to Ajuy and follow the track till the Barranco de la Peña. Here you go left till the rocky beach. The "Rocky Gate" will welcome you for a refreshing rest.
Approx. distance: 3 km - Approx. elevation: 60 m

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Centre: Pozo Negro – Salinas del Carmen (SL FV 08).

The track follows the coast line and connects the two villages, passing several valleys and small beaches that offer a welcome refreshment.
Approx: Distance: 6,9 km – Approx. Elevation: 65 m

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Centre: Vega de Rio Palma – Presa de las Peñitas – SL FV 27

The track is running through one of the most impressive landscapes of the island. The impressive rocks, the tiny chapel of the patron saint of Fuerteventura and the small path will give you a very special sensation.
Approx: Distance: 3,57 km – Approx. Elevation: -85 m

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North: Lajares – Calderon Hondo – SL FV 02

The track starts with a light slope towards a platform with nice views over Lajares, Villaverde and the distant dunes. The short climb (approx. 100m) to the summit of the volcano is somewhat heavy, especially when it is hot, but is also doable for kids over 12. From here you have a good view over the North Shore of Fuerteventura and over Lanzarote. The way back is light.
Approx. distance: 4,9 km / Approx. elevation: 128 m

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South: El Puertito – Caleta de la Madera – PR FV 56

The track is running through the very southern part of Fuerteventura. You pass an old (1963) military airfield without buildings and go North to the shore to see the impressive erosion, the result of the brutal forces of the waves. You cross the island to the South again and return via some beaches.
Approx: Distance: 12,8 km – Approx. Elevation: 125 m

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North: Villaverde – Mta. Roja

The track starts in a dried river and goes up to a platform. Then you go East on a shoulder to reach the top. Tip: start very early in the morning so that you have reached the top when the sun rises: unforgettable moments!
Approx: Distance: 8,2 km – Approx. Elevation: 240 m