Hiking Tour "Wild coast & legends"

Description

Discover the contrasts of the island. Visit the unique canyon in Las Penitas. This place of Fuerteventura is picturesque. Ridley Scott directed the film Exoduss and used the impressive scenery. On this hike of Fuerteventura you have time to relax and take pictures. THE CANYON AND THE SAINT Away from the main roads of Fuerteventura hides a small oasis. The palm grove is a wonderful contrast to the otherwise very barren desert landscape. Who would have guessed that you can hike here to a tiny chapel and be accompanied by the unique panorma view over the valley. The first part of our tour leads up to the chapel via a narrow hiking trail that was carved into the basalt rock. Enormous rock formations are at our feet. (approx. 200 metres in altitude). Learn more about the legend of the saints and the life of the local people. Even today, the chapel and the patron saint are an important part of the local traditions, because every year in September it has its own holiday. FISHING VILLAGE AJUY Ajuy is one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Fuerteventura. Directly on the west coast you walk along the oldest rock formations of the island. In the bright stone walls, fossils were found that suggest a long history of origin. The oldest Canary Island once rose from the sea, so today impressive caves and rock formations can be admired. THE ROCK ARCH Only half an hour walk from Ajuy is a little-known rock gate. Far from civilization, this rock formation of volcanic origin with a height of 35 meters is a mystical place. It seems like a gateway to a kingdom or a distant galaxy. The fresh sea breeze and the swell invite you to linger. After a short break we hike back to Ajuy on the coast. GOOD TO KNOW The hike is divided into 2 stages. First you walk in the gorge for about 1 hour and then drive 5 minutes to the coast. There we go on to the second stage about 1.5 hours. The ground consists mostly of gravel.If you are afraid of heights, they can take individual breaks at any time. WALKING ROUTE Total 8 km, level light, with some altitude differences and an ascent in the gorge. Solid shoes are essential. The excursion starts in the south of the island and goes as far as Ajuy on the west coast. available languages: DE + EN + ES bookable from the following hotel zones: Las Playitas + Costa Calma + Esquinzo + Jandia