Fuerteventura is the perfect island for you if you’re looking to get away from the crowds and deep into the wilderness. During this 12-day hiking adventure, you’ll be surrounded by surreal landscapes by trekking the island’s full GR131, a 100-mile trail meandering from north to south of the island. This self-guided adventure allows you to just focus on the hiking instead of worrying about the logistics of it all! You’ll sleep at the most charming accommodations available along the trail (usually a mix of casas rurales, fincas, and hotels), and your guides will organize luggage and airport transfers, most breakfasts, and exact routes. As long as you’re ready to hike 20 km (12.5 miles) per day on average, on unpaved paths in rough landscapes, Fuerteventura and the GR131 should be your next destination!
To get to Corralejo, you can either fly into Fuerteventura Airport or Lanzarote Airport. If you fly to Fuerteventura, you’ll get picked up at the airport and taken to your accommodation for the night. If you fly into Lanzarote, you can take a bus to reach Playa Blanca in the far south, which is where you’ll board the ferry to Corralejo. Once you get to Corralejo, you can go to your accommodation for the night.
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
Leave by boat for the first leg of the walk to the island of Los Lobos. This small “wolf island” owes its name to the many monk seals (popularly called sea wolves) that were found here in large numbers in the past. You will arrive by boat to a beautiful bay at Casas del Puertito; no more than a hamlet with a few stone houses and a modest restaurant.
Hiking: 8 km / 5 miles
Elevation: +62 m (+204 ft) / -62 m (-204 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
Today’s route is long, but not too difficult. You will leave towards the south and pass some volcanic craters. When you look back towards Corralejo from a height, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of Lanzarote and Lobos island. Passing through the village of Lajares, you take a short break there. Your destination for today is La Oliva, a colonial town with interesting historical buildings. After arrival, you can relax at the accommodation or visit the town.
Hiking: 21 km / 13 miles
Elevation: +423 m (+1,388 ft) / -205 m (-673 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
After breakfast, you’ll set off for a relatively short stage towards Tefia. You’ll already have noticed the silence of the island, not meeting anyone, away from all the tourism, and being fully in harmony with nature. You’ll pass through the village of Tindaya, nestled at the foot of an almost 400-meter (1,310-foot) high volcano, which was sacred to the Old Canarians. Even now there are still many legends, but the mountain is protected and can only be visited to a limited extent. You’ll spend the night in a rural accommodation, a peaceful and atmospheric lodging, where you can enjoy a fantastic sunset while having dinner. This accommodation has 3 different rooms, with 2 rooms sharing a large bathroom.
Hiking: 24 km / 15 miles
Elevation: +230 m (+755 ft) / -242 m (-784 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
Today, you’ll start moving higher up! After Valle de Santa Inés, you’ll really go up steeply. At the top, a viewpoint of two giant statues awaits, the Estatuas de Guise y Ayose. These bronze, 4.5-meter (15-foot) tall statues depict the two Guanche kings, Guise and Ayose, rulers of Fuerteventura from the distant past. With good weather, you’ll be able to see Lobos and Lanzarote on the horizon. When you descend the Montaña Tegú on the other side, you will see white buildings of Betancuria in a lovely green valley. This beautiful place owes its name to the conquistador Béthencourt. You will spend the night here in Betancuria.
Hiking: 17 km / 10.5 miles
Elevation: +493 m (+1617 ft) / -290 m (-951 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
Though there are quite a few big climbs ahead of you today, the views will be wonderful! Leaving Betancuria, you’ll immediately hike to the highest point of the day. You’ll pass through valleys where silence reigns, and the only sound you’ll be hearing is the chirp of the birds flying over the valleys. After a break, continue your path to climb further. You can pause at an atmospheric location that seems to appear out of nowhere, and look at the next tough climb. Be sure to top up your water supply here!
Hiking: 18 km / 11.2 miles
Elevation: +505 m (+1,657 ft) / -698 m (-2,290 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
Today is probably the toughest stage of the trip. Leaving Pájara behind, you’ll soon see mountains looming before you. This is the most beautiful area of Fuerteventura for many! You will feel one with nature here, and the silence is astounding. Breathtaking views to both coasts of the island await you as well. On a clear day, you can even see the peak of Mount Teíde on the neighboring island of Tenerife! After a last grueling climb, gradually descend towards La Pared, today’s final destination.
Hiking: 26.5 km / 16.5 miles
Elevation: +683 m (+2,241 ft) / -846 m (-2,776 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
Immediately south of La Pared, the landscape changes strikingly. Leaving the mountains behind you, you will now walk through a kind of rolling desert landscape. Compared to the past few days, this will be a pretty flat hiking day. At the narrowest part of the island, you will cross over to the east coast towards Costa Calma. This is a popular place for surfers because of the favorable wind that blows here all year round, making it one of the most famous surfing beaches in Europe. After today’s shorter walk, time to relax and rest!
Hiking: 14 km / 8.7 miles
Elevation: +212 m (+696 ft) / -220 m (-722 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
After a week of everyday hiking, some relaxing and resting will do you good! Costa Palma is a cozy and not too big of a tourist resort. Those who’d like to soak up the sun can relax either by the pool or the sea. You can also go swimming and walk along the kilometer-long sandy beach. In the evening, there’s plenty of choices for restaurants and bars!
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
For your last two days of the trek, you’ll mostly walk south along the beach. Today you’ll go to the beautiful Morro Jable, where you will spend the next two nights. Morro Jable still has the atmosphere of a former fishing village, but it has now merged with the very touristy Jandia next door. There’s plenty of things to do here, including shopping, touring souvenir shops, and sipping on cocktails on terraces. The promenade in the old Morro Jable is very atmospheric and a table right on the water can always be found with some luck and patience! You’ll stay in a nice accommodation with a swimming pool here.
Hiking: 17.6 km / 10.9 miles
Elevation: +139 m (+456 ft) / -123 m (-404 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
For your last leg of the trek, take a trip to the very southern tip of Fuerteventura: the lighthouse on Punta de Jandia. There will be lots of ups and downs today, making the hike a bit more strenuous. You can see the lighthouse from afar, making it seem like you’re almost there, but looks can be deceiving. The only hamlet you’ll pass is Puertito (little harbor). After finally reaching the endpoint and taking some photos, you’ll return to a small village to relax in a modest restaurant. A small 4×4 bus runs the last trip around 4 pm, don’t miss it!
Hiking: 23 km / 14.3 miles
Elevation: +267 m (+876 ft) / -259 m (-850 ft)
Accommodation: Casa rural, finca, or hotel
After breakfast and packing up, you’ll be taken to the Fuerteventura Airport or the port of Corralejo. For those who wish to stay longer, there are bus connections, taxis, and car rentals available.
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
These Fuerteventura self-guided walking holidays require good fitness, as you’ll be hiking for 9 days, 20 km (12.5 miles) per day on average. You’ll be walking on unpaved paths in desolate and rough landscapes, and keep in mind that you’ll also be carrying a daypack with you containing your water, clothes, and other necessities for the day.
If this trip sounds too challenging for you and you’d prefer something a little more relaxed, check out our other walking holidays in the Canary Islands!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
A self-guided tour is an independent exploration without a formal guide leading the way. Instead of being part of a group with a tour leader, you will navigate Fuerteventura GR131 yourself, using resources provided by the operator, such as maps, guidebooks, audio guides, or digital apps.
Your guide will also take care of other things for these Fuerteventura self-guided walking holidays, such as accommodation, breakfasts, airport transfers, and luggage transfers.
Group sizes and pricing
Fuerteventura walking holidays self-guided can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
The starting point of your Fuerteventura self-guided walking holidays is Corralejo. To get there, you can either fly into Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) or Lanzarote Airport (ACE).
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!