Availability Published Published 13 Apr 2017 Edition Second Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x
1.5cm Pages 240 Gran Canaria may be primarily known as holiday destination for
its sun-kissed beaches, but beyond the resorts, the island offers many peaceful
and charming country and hill opportunities for walkers. The central area is
protected as a Parque Natural, with lush green terraces climbing up to the rocky
towers of Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga. The walks also explore deep barrancos,
extensive pine and laurisilva forests and the islands towns. There are walks
suitable for those of all abilities, ranging in landscape from coastal clifftops
to the dramatic volcanic mountains inland. Walks venture through villages and
towns, and up to the summits of the highest peaks on Gran Canaria. Also included
in the book is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR 131. The GR 131 is an
island-hopping long-distance trail stretching across all seven of the Canary
Islands. The guidebook not only provides detailed route descriptions, but
practical information on how to make the most of your trip to Gran Canaria.
Transport, accommodation, language, food, currency are all covered, along with
geological, historical and cultural information on the many sights along the
way. 45 routes with detailed contour mapping and breathtaking photography full
background information and practicalities on Gran Canaria spring and autumn are
ideal times to go, and winter has very little chance of snow the fourth in a
five-book series to the Canary Islands. Others include Walking on Tenerife,
Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro, and Walking on La Palma