Book Description
Fuerteventura is different from all the other islands in the Canaries. Being the closest to Africa, there's a definite taste of the Sahara about it. The countryside is lonely but warm, bleak but friendly and, in its own way, beautiful. Beaches are what Fuerteventura is all about; mile upon mile of untouched golden sand, great billowing white sand dunes, foaming surf, and quiet turquoise coves. Even though the landscape changes little, it's pleasant to tour Fuerteventura by car, since there's little traffic. There are also walks to suit all appetites rambles across the hills, fairly easy mountain ascents, a seaside hike and, for explorers, rocky barrancos with hidden streams and palm groves. Includes a day-trip to nearby Lanzarote.
"We took Noel as our guide. We quickly found that his instructions were clear and his routes excellent. Fuerteventura wasn't the moon with beaches but an island of beautiful valleys, stunning mountain passes and hidden chapels. We came to regard Noel, childishly but fondly, as Know-all, the old-fashioned and decent schoolteacher ever by our side. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that we grew to love him." (Ruth Picardy, in The Independent)
Best time for walking: October to June. 4 car tours, 28 long and short walks, 10 picnic suggestions Plans of Corralejo, Gran Tarajal, Puerto del Rosario, Morro del Jable and Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) plus two fold-out touring maps (Fuerteventura and Lanzarote)
Synopsis
In the SUNFLOWER LANDSCAPES series, a pocket guide to Fuerteventura aimed at visitors wishing to explore the countryside away from the tourist centres, by private or public transport or on foot. It is illustrated with colour photographs and contains maps and public transport timetables.