Nature's Paradise: Hiking the GR131 Trail Across the Canary Islands - Part 1

Hiking the long-distance trail GR131 across the main Canary Islands from coast to coast.
The Canary Islands is a volcanic archipelago off the coast of northwest Africa with a stunning diversity of landscapes, from the arid plains of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, to the lush evergreen and singing forests of La Gomera and La Palma, with Gran Canaria and its fire-withstanding and regenerative pine forests in between. While Tenerife and its majestic active volcano El Teide (3715 meters/12188 feet) towers over the skies and all the other islands.
During a month of travels I trekked 500 kilometers (310 miles) across most of the islands and summited El Teide just in time for sunrise, carrying everything I needed with me in an ultralight backpacking setup. This first part of a three-part series feature Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, presented through hiking dawn till dusk.
Chapters:
0:00 Lanzarote
1:58 Fuerteventura
6:30 Gran Canaria
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[@OkiemAarona]

Nice video. Thx for sharing.

[@morgs4mountains]

Great video. Great editing. You deserve more than 53 subscribers.

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

Thanks! 😊

[@yan-world]

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[@justhikingaround68]

Great video Daniel.. I hiked the GR131 Fuertuventura a couple of years ago in December .. A experience that will stay with me for life ...I found some sections quite tough but the wilderness is at times breath taking !!

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

Thanks! 😊 Yeah, the hot and dry desert-like landscape can sure be punishing. But also so rewarding when the windy pre-dawn quiets down and the rolling landscape gets painted by the early rays of light 🤩

[@geterpriffin334]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Videos like yours have inspired me to hike La Gomera and I was wondering if you would recommend this hike without prior hiking experience. It will be a challenge for sure, but I want to challenge myself. I'm 26 and I run regularly

[@teamcaseih3901]

Hey Daniel, this is a incredible landscape with stunning views. You are great and such a taff hiker. You inspire me! Greetings

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

So great to hear the video is inspiring. 😊

[@vilavg3657]

Nice video, What shoes worked best for You?

[@lipsmck719]

Amazing! 🤩

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

Thanks! 😊

[@hoppelmann8420]

Hallo Daniel, I' m interested in hiking Gr 131 in Fuerteventura. Did you cooking there with Gas or Spirtus liquid? And where can I get it in Fuerteventura, maby you know? Cheers 😊

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

Hi, since use of gas stoves is prohibited in many parts of the Canary Islands (because of risk of fires) I ended up not bringing any. Did some cold soaking, but mostly bought dinner in towns along the way, and bought bread, salami, snack and water at tiny convenience shops. If you go for gas, I suggest calling some sport shops in Corralejo or Puerto del Rosario to be sure. Hope that helps 😊

[@sweetfish3931]

Stolt å være din kollega!

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

Takk for en hyggelig kommentar! 😊

[@sevingebainvel4143]

hi, I am planning to take GR 31 in 1 week. I am planning to cross the island. I wonder whether it would be possible to find places after having walked 20-25 km in a day. Mainly I see people recommend Airbnb

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

Hi, not sure if you are referring to Lanzarote or Fuerteventura, but I can tell something about each. In general I used booking.com app for finding accomodation. I'm sure Airbnb could work aswell. Then used Google Maps for finding convenience stores, smaller shops along the route, restaurants along the route, and atms. If you start at Orzola in the north of Lanzarote, I would recommend a stay in the town Famara. Its got a quite popular beach, but is slightly off track. About 21-24 km from Orzola. From there you can reach city of Tias and Playa Blanca the next two nights. So possible to hike Lanzarote in three days, but probably more enjoyable in four. Fuerteventura is possible to do in five days, but again more comfortable/enjoyable in 6+. You will pass many small towns with some accomodation along the way, so should not be a big issue if you book a bit in advance. Would recommend a stay in surfers paradise at La Pared and see the beautiful sunset from there. ✌️ Be aware that the coast south from Costa Calma mostly got expensive hotels and resorts. Especially during holiday season will be expensive here. Best of luck! 😊

[@andrewyoung3124]

What time of the year did you do this hike?

[@HikingDawntillDusk]

The whole trip was between middle of December until the middle of January.