Description
Lanzarote and the Chinijo archipelago (La Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Alegranza) are a group of islands located northeast of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, off the African coast.
Since 2015, they have been part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, places where you can enjoy a geological heritage of international relevance, such as the Timanfaya eruption, which occurred between 1730 and 1736. Here it is not only possible to observe the geological wonders but also all the biodiversity of flora and fauna of these ecosystems, so varied
Tremensna walk, Timanfaya National Park
The spectacular natural and human landscape of these islands, together with their traditional uses and customs, will really make us enjoy a unique environment.
Charca verde, el Golfo
This trekking is an alternative route to the great route that already exists on the island: the GR-131 trail that begins in Órzola and ends in Playa Blanca.
Our proposal is wilder, trying to go through the most emblematic, beautiful and lonely natural sites of the island, from south to north. We will finish in Órzola, where we will take the ferry to Graciosa to finish our great journey on this other island.
Climbing Carona Blanca
lanzarote trekking stages details
DAY | STAR | END | KM | ELEVATION | DURATION | POST LINK |
1 | Playa Blanca | Yaiza | 30 | +1.200/-1.100 | 11h | |
2 | Yaiza | Las Malvas beach | 23 | +250/-280 | 8h30 | |
3 | Las Malvas beach | Muñique | 25 | +800/-600 | 8h30 | |
4 (morning) | Muñique | Caleta de Famara | 11 | Imperceptible | 3h30 | |
4 (afternoon) | Caleta de Famara | Caleta de Famara | 15 | +330/-330 | 3h30 | |
5 | Caleta de Famara | Máguez | 20 | +800/-570 | 7h30 | |
6 | Máguez | Corona Natural Monument | 24 | +1.120/-1.150 | 10h | |
7 (morning) | Corona Natural Monument | Órzola | 8 | +50/-240 | 2h15 |
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS DURING THE ROUTE
- Day 1:
- Papagayo natural area and snorkeling in Papagayo beach
- Views from Hacha Grande
- Day 2:
- Natural coastal path through the Timanfaya National Park
- Sunset at Malvas beach (night in bivouac)
- Day 3:
- Caldera Blanca Crater
- Day 4:
- Birdwatching and sighting of bustards in the Jable desert
- Famara Beach
- Day 5:
- Ravine of Femes
- Views from above, at the Montaña de Famara viewpoint
- Day 6:
- Path along the crest of the Famara cliff
- The Gracioseros path
- Snorkeling in Playa del Risco
- Mount Corona Crater
- Sleep in the solitude of ManoeEcohouse, in Corona Natural Monument
- Day 7 (morning)
- Landscape of Corona Natural Monument in our way to Orzola
Keep reading our TRAVESÍA EN LA GRACIOSA!!
useful information
- Water management, since there are no water sources, we will only find water in the towns.
- Between Yaiza and Mancha Blanca there is the longest section without the possibility of finding any population or buying drinking water (about 35km). We spent the night bivouac in Las Malvas becah so we had to think about taking more water to be able to spend the night and the next morning.
- Between Yaiza and the Gulf the route is by road, the only asphalt section of the route of about 5km (we did not find any alternative).
- Use of GPS highly recommended, we will go through unmarked trails and the possibility of having fog as in the Famara cliff.
- Use high cut boots, to prevent stones from entering our shoes and also hiking sticks.
Warnings
This route crosses through irregular and arid terrain. Trekking experience, self-sufficiency and use of GPS is required.
Route made in September 2020. Take this guide only as a reference, since the paths can change over time.
Other recomendations
- It is highly recommended to also bring in the backpacks:
- Little binoculars, the island is fantastic for bird watching
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and small fins). The island has very good natural beaches ideal for a rest stop and a swim (see snorkeling guide in Lanzarote and La Graciosa)
- Tremesana route, in the Timanfaya National Park, highly recommended. It is for free but you need to book in advance. Booking LINK.
For more information and recommendations, read our travel guides:
