Landscapes of Fuerteventura by Noel Rochford
Summary: Fuerteventura: walking and touring by car; Fuerteventura walks, car tours
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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. This updated third edition is an ideal introduction to the island.

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.

Where to Stay. If you want to be able to reach both ends of the island by bus, Caleta de Fuste in the centre would be a good choice. If you will have a hire car, then you can take your choice from the many package holiday resorts on the coast, north or south. The book gives further detailed advice for independent travellers.

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)

128 pages + 2 touring maps (Fuerteventura and Lanzarote)

4th ed, January 2007 ISBN 978-1-85691-320-1 £12.99

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