Fuerteventura hiking 10 recommendations

Prepared for your hikes?

You should know that:
Fuerteventura is a natural island that is only just getting used to outdoor sports.

This means that there are little prepared hiking trails and hardly any signs.

10 recommendations for you.

1) Before you set off, find out about the terrain. Apps like Komoot, Wikiloc and Google Maps provide information about routes and altitude.

2) Think of sun protection, especially a hat and suncream are important. This is a great way to get out of the sunstroke and unloved sunburn.

3) water, water, water. Take at least 1.5 liters of water per person with you, because additional shopping is not often available.

4) Sporty clothing makes the hike easier. Fuerteventura has warm summer weather all year round. Long or short skirts, thick socks, sturdy heavy clothing, flip flops and sandals are not recomended.

5) Take a windbreaker with you. Especially useful when the sun comes down because it gets cold quickly. Fuerteventura is the windiest of the Canary Islands therefore a windbreaker is always nice to have even during the day.

6) Think of closed shoes with a good grip! Even if the terrain seems to be simply, take your closed shoes with you. The slopes of mountains and gorges are slippery because the ground consists of many stones and gravel.

7) Stay in touch with your friends. Have your cell phone with you at every hike. This recomendation is not only meant for taking photos. It's all about your safety. So you can always let somebody know if you need help.

8) Bring a backpack with you. Again and again you see people with bags and plastic bags. So that you have your hands free, take a backpack with you and simply stow everything away.

9) Where can you hike? Most of the island is under nature protection. It is not possible to cross every land. Take part of conversation and use oficial paths. Find out more about hiking trails on this website, for example:

https://fuerteventuractiva.es/en/product/trails-of-fuerteventura/

10) Take a garbage bag with you. Our island is a treasure glove in the Atlantic. Do not throw away any rubbish or leave paper towels etc. on your walk.