Clouds all over: approach to Lanzarote
10 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Landing - approach to Lanzarote...cloudy, now and then I can see the first outlines of the islands....the wind made landing difficult...the third attempt worked.
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Sniffing the sea
10 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After my arrival, the first thing that attracted me was the sea, to feel the air, the wind and the magic of the elements.
Orzola
10 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
I took the bus from Arrecife to Orzola (the northernmost town on Lanzarote).
Before that, I searched four supermarkets and a gas station for methylated spirits – I need this for cooking – and itLäs mer
Morning in Orzola
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
To get in the mood, I take a ferry to the island: “La Graciosa” … an island that is part of the Canary Islands, but officially does not belong to the GR 131.
Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa)
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Caleta de Sebo is the arrival point for the ferry on La Graciosa.
The crossing takes about 20 minutes.
( The round trip is slightly cheaper if booked the day before.)
I explored the north island byLäs mer
Playa Baja del Ganado
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This first beach fascinated me and showed me the extraordinary beauty of this island.🏝
Playa de las Conchas
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A dream beach that even surpasses my previous favorite in Sardinia (the dune beach: 'la Piscinas')
Montana Bermeja 157m (La Graciosa)
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A worthwhile climb to the summit of 'La Bermeja' (157m) offers a fantastic panoramic view of this barren, desert-like landscape with an incredible play of colors on land and water.
Caleton de los Arcos
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The basalt rock formations were carved by violent surf, resulting in bizarre stone arches and underground caves flooded by the sea.
Playa Lambra (La Graciosa)
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Kristallklares Wasser, erfrischend prickelnd...so lieb ich es.
Pedro Barba (La Graciosa)
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Pedro Barba is one of the two inhabited villages on the island of La Graciosa, although there are only a few houses here that are uninhabited most of the year.
Sundowner at the Cueva de Orzola
11 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Sundowner at the Cueva de Orzola... this beach consists of 1 main beach and 3 others that are only accessible at low tide and require a bit of scrambling... and all this at golden hour with a beerLäs mer
Gr131 day1: Lanzarote- start in Orzola
12 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
GR131...Day 1
What a day.. sun, storm, rain, wind.. nature gave me all..beautiful panorama along the coast...especially the view on the island 'La Graciosa' where I have been the day before.. met aLäs mer
GR131 - day2 valle de Guinate to Haria
13 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
GR131 - Part 1 of day 2....
I changed the planned route because I was hungry...and finally wanted to try a few typical tapas....after that, part 2 of the day tour continues with even more enthusiasm
GR131 day2: Haria-Penas del Chache
13 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
PART 2 of the 2nd day GR131:
After a good break with Tapas in Haria i head on again up to the mountain...
Along a dried-up riverbed...back up to the viewpoint 'Mirador de Famara'....Famara, a famousLäs mer
GR131 day3: Penas del Chache -Teguise
14 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
GR131-Part 1 of day3:
I leave the coastal region and hike inland to Teguise...passing through desert-like landscapes, it seems as if I'm on another planet...yet the vegetation is still lush, and theLäs mer
GR131 day3: Teguise-San Bartolome
14 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Part2 of day 3:
On the way from Teguise towards San Bartolome I hiked along the GR131 for the first time, the route wasn't very spectacular...the typical wine-growing areas are slowly starting toLäs mer
GR131 day4: S.Bartolomé-LasGrietas
15 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Day4 GR131 Lanzarote: Part1
Spent the night on the terrace of an allotment garden...packed my things extra early...and just as I was about to leave, the owner drove up...my heart sank...but he wasLäs mer
GR131 day4: ...on the way to Yaiza
15 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Day4 GR131 Lanzarote: Part 2
LA GERIA
A unique volcanic landscape How can an island as dry as Lanzarote produce such good white and sweet wines? The answer is "Geria," which means a conical depressionLäs mer
INTERMEZZO - El Golfo and the sea
16 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
INTERMEZZO
Rest day from the GR131
...1 day by the water🌊🌊🌊 at 'El Golfo' in the south-east of Lanzarote.
I think you can see...I love the element of water...and so today I headed along theLäs mer
GR131 day5: Yaiza-playa Papagayo
17 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
After a hearty breakfast I set off on the last leg to Playa Blanca + an additional tour to the Papagayo beaches.
'Playa Papagayo'...at the southeastern tip of Lanzarote...not actually part of theLäs mer
GR131 day6: Papagayo-Playa Blanca-Fuerte
18 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Spent the night on the beach with the sound of the sea... refreshing morning swim... continued on foot the last leg to Playa Blanca (completed the Lanzarote crossing on foot... terrible, these hugeLäs mer
GR131 day7: Isla de Lobos
19 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
crossing the island of Lobos by mountain bike
GR131 day8: Corralejo-El Cotillo
20 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
So many impressions today...changing landscapes and temperatures, and a day full of surprises... Started in Corralejo...towards the chain of volcanoes that stretches to Lajares...I passed the BayuyoLäs mer
GR131 day9: El Cotillo south along coast
21 april 2025, Spanien ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
GR131 - Stage 2 Fuerteventura Crossing (April 21, 2025) Cowboy camping on the beach last night worked out well...I slept well for the first time under a beautiful starry sky. In the morning, I headedLäs mer
































































































































































































































































































































































































