Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro
Walking on La Gomera and El Hierro

Author: Paddy Dillon

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2020-04-15

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1783628308

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Walking guide to the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. The 45 waymarked routes in this guidebook include easy strolls and hands-on scrambles, day walks and long-distance routes including the GR132 and parts of the GR131, which runs the whole length of the Canary Islands. Walks are spread in the guide roughly clockwise and where walks are located beside each other, links between them are often possible, giving you the opportunity to make your own alterations. The routes are described over both islands, with 27 walks on La Gomera and 18 on El Hierro, illustrated with clear contour mapping and inspirational photography. The two smallest of the Canary Islands are no less rugged than their volcanic neighbours, offering a wide variety of little-known walking terrain from steep-sided barrancos and dramatic cliffs to the gentler slopes inland cloaked in laurisilva and pine forests.

Trekking in the Canary Islands
Trekking in the Canary Islands

Author: Paddy Dillon

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2020-01-15

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1783627964

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This guidebook provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the GR131, an island-hopping trail across the seven Canary Islands. The 560km (348 mile) route begins on Lanzarote and finishes on El Hierro and is presented in 32 daily stages. The route is well waymarked but some navigational skills are required, and the remote and occasional rocky sections need to be treated with care. Also included is an optional ascent of El Teide, the highest peak on Spanish territory at 3718m. The guide is split into seven parts, one for each island. Overview statistics, detailed navigational description and 1:50,000 mapping is provided for each stage and the guide also includes key information about transport to and between the Canary Islands and availability of accommodation and services. There is background information on the geology, history, plants and wildlife and notes on local points of interest. An appendix contains a helpful glossary. As a geologically young area, the Canaries boast rare wildlife across their dramatic volcanic terrain. The islands contain a number of national parks, and the landscape varies from semi-desert to forests and barren mountainsides. This month-long route is a great opportunity for walkers to fully immerse themselves in the diverse culture and scenery of the Canary Islands.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain

Author: Josephine Quintero

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 722

ISBN-13: 0756685079

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DK Eyewitness Spain travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Packed with photographs and illustrations, discover Spain region by region; from the unique culture of luscious Catalonia to unspolit paradise island, Formentera. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where and when to find a traditional Spanish fiesta to where to sample the most delicious paella. With comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region, the guide is suitable for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites of grand Spanish cities and quaint towns. DK Eyewitness Spain explores the culture, history, architecture and art of this varied country, not forgetting the best scenic routes, beaches and flamenco venues. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car or ferry and all the sights and resorts listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Spain is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Spain.

Atlantic Islands
Atlantic Islands

Author: Anne Hammick

Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd

Published: 2022-07-18

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1786790718

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Atlantic Islands is a long-established cruising guide to the five island groups of the North Atlantic, commonly visited by those sailing the popular Atlantic crossing routes but increasingly enjoyed as cruising destinations in their own right. From the sun-baked lagoons of Bemuda to the verdant slopes of the Azores and Madeira, from the fiery landscapes of the Canaries to the less visited coastlines of the Cape Verdes, this seventh edition has thoroughly updated text and plans and is illustrated with numerous new photographs. Co-authors of the sixth edition, Anne Hammick and Hilary Keatinge, have been joined by Linda Lane Thornton who lives on and cruises in the Azores. Together they enrich the coverage overall with their first-hand knowledge of each of the island groups. An essential companion for those planning a cruise any of the North Atlantic island groups, even more so for anyone planning an Atlantic crossing or circuit. The seventh edition of Atlantic Islands builds on solid foundations…The co-authors know their group of islands inside-out and it shows in the depth of content and recommendations within the guide…..If you are planning on crossing the Atlantic and don’t yet have a copy, then this new seventh edition should be on your pre-departure shopping list. “It is difficult to fault this pilot. It is clearly and consistently laid out- the navigational directions are concise and accurate, the Introductions and History of each archipelago and each island are interesting and whet one’s appetite for exploration. It is an excellent, informative and enjoyable companion for any Atlantic cruising sailor.” Flying Fish Magazine (Ocean Cruising Club)