Great vid and brought the memories flooding back. GR131 I agree can kick you in the ass !! Good challenging trek and enjoyable, even though can be tough at times. I did it over a few more days and still felt the pain !! The section you missed to the light house, goes on for ever, following the coast up and down the shore line foot paths, then its a bus journey back to Morro Jable.... I would say my favourite sections was the one to Costa Calma, and then costa Calma to Morro Jable along the coast.
Thanks for the video. I'm just planning my Fuerteventura and Lanzarote crossing. I plan to cover over 180km in five days in Fuerteventura. Only unlike you, I won't be able to change plans according to my current condition. I am comfortable and will book a hotel for each night.
I have watched way too much TH-cam walkers and travellers but with one exception you are the guy I'd most like to share a walk with. You showcase the walk, dont talk much but what you say is amusing and pertinent. I struggle to see such low numbers of subscribers and views. I appreciate your efforts.
That's incredibly kind of you to say, Kevin, thank you. At the moment I'm just happy to have an excuse to go hiking, if people enjoy watching then even better!
@@JonnoDoesStuff No doubt. I've walked a lot in Tenerife and I too have been barmy after 10 hours on the heat But it was well done and very funny.... cheers.
Hi there, love your footage and your sense of humor. I hope I will get this positivity energy on my bike facing these wind. Might I know those wind shelter available during bike track? how to locate them? thank you!
@@mamiu89 Thanks! The wind is a lot! The shelters I encountered were only on the GR131, I'm not sure where else on the island you might find them, but this website lists the ones I walked past: hiiker.app/trails/spain/la-oliva/gr-131-fuerteventura/map
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Loved every minute of it. Well… sans the buns. Would you mind doing a gear loadout at some point? Looks like you had it dialled in.
With the ferries do you have to book online or just rock up and pay ? Also for non residents how much is a crossing? Assume the price varies between the islands?
I had no problems just rocking up and paying, there was always ample room for foot passengers to sit (food and drink also available). The crossings were quite expensive imo, around £50 for a single. For clarity, I've been doing the GR131 in sections, not in one go, so have only caught the ferry 2-3 times (Fuerte>Gran Canaria>Tenerife and Tenerife>La Gomera). The price didn't vary a great deal, but you can check on the Fred Olsen/Armas (main operators) websites.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll only be catching the one between gran canaria and Tenerife. Quite worried about water, the lack of and maybe the mission to find gas as decathlon is the opposite end from where im starting
@@DigiKunt Try and set off with 3 litres. Don't worry too much, in Gran Canaria the only place I fell short was the first section from Maspalomas because I set off late with 2 litres and it was very, very hot and exposed. There's water in Ayagaures at the restaurant. Just make a note of the towns on route and if you don't find a shop/restaurant/picnic area, the locals are very friendly and were always happy to help. I cold soaked and ate when I found nice restaurants so can't help you with gas. I'd read it can be a bit of a swine to find, and only comes in large canisters. Good luck! Two of my favourite islands
@@BlueDragon00 I got caught short on the first day and had to ask a local woman in a small town for some water. I generally tried to carry 3l with me every day as not all small villages have a shop. Larger towns do have shops and they're always open (normal hours).
Heroic! The Sinead was an unexpected and much appreciated bonus.
Love a bit of Sinead
Great vid and brought the memories flooding back. GR131 I agree can kick you in the ass !! Good challenging trek and enjoyable, even though can be tough at times. I did it over a few more days and still felt the pain !! The section you missed to the light house, goes on for ever, following the coast up and down the shore line foot paths, then its a bus journey back to Morro Jable.... I would say my favourite sections was the one to Costa Calma, and then costa Calma to Morro Jable along the coast.
Thanks! Glad to hear I didn't miss much by skipping the lighthouse :)
Thanks for the video. I'm just planning my Fuerteventura and Lanzarote crossing. I plan to cover over 180km in five days in Fuerteventura. Only unlike you, I won't be able to change plans according to my current condition. I am comfortable and will book a hotel for each night.
Amazing! Hotels is a fine idea. Fingers crossed for good weather!
I have watched way too much TH-cam walkers and travellers but with one exception you are the guy I'd most like to share a walk with. You showcase the walk, dont talk much but what you say is amusing and pertinent. I struggle to see such low numbers of subscribers and views. I appreciate your efforts.
That's incredibly kind of you to say, Kevin, thank you. At the moment I'm just happy to have an excuse to go hiking, if people enjoy watching then even better!
@@JonnoDoesStuff I laughed at your Dance routine- Yes I can boogie. Brilliant.
@@kevinmcquade2154 You start to go a bit mad after 3 days of scorching sun
@@JonnoDoesStuff No doubt. I've walked a lot in Tenerife and I too have been barmy after 10 hours on the heat But it was well done and very funny.... cheers.
BEST one yet. We need to work on your Spanish accent. BUT (gnarf) you are clearly ready for a Broadway career x
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Hi there, love your footage and your sense of humor. I hope I will get this positivity energy on my bike facing these wind. Might I know those wind shelter available during bike track? how to locate them? thank you!
@@mamiu89 Thanks! The wind is a lot! The shelters I encountered were only on the GR131, I'm not sure where else on the island you might find them, but this website lists the ones I walked past: hiiker.app/trails/spain/la-oliva/gr-131-fuerteventura/map
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Loved every minute of it. Well… sans the buns. Would you mind doing a gear loadout at some point? Looks like you had it dialled in.
Glad you enjoyed it! Sans the buns. Good call on the gear list!
HI, what service did you use for finding an accomodation? Booking and airbnb do not show anything on certain areas. Thanks
There isn't anything in certain areas! I only booked one night (in Playa Jandia). Was through Booking dot com
With the ferries do you have to book online or just rock up and pay ? Also for non residents how much is a crossing? Assume the price varies between the islands?
I had no problems just rocking up and paying, there was always ample room for foot passengers to sit (food and drink also available). The crossings were quite expensive imo, around £50 for a single. For clarity, I've been doing the GR131 in sections, not in one go, so have only caught the ferry 2-3 times (Fuerte>Gran Canaria>Tenerife and Tenerife>La Gomera). The price didn't vary a great deal, but you can check on the Fred Olsen/Armas (main operators) websites.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll only be catching the one between gran canaria and Tenerife. Quite worried about water, the lack of and maybe the mission to find gas as decathlon is the opposite end from where im starting
@@DigiKunt Try and set off with 3 litres. Don't worry too much, in Gran Canaria the only place I fell short was the first section from Maspalomas because I set off late with 2 litres and it was very, very hot and exposed. There's water in Ayagaures at the restaurant. Just make a note of the towns on route and if you don't find a shop/restaurant/picnic area, the locals are very friendly and were always happy to help.
I cold soaked and ate when I found nice restaurants so can't help you with gas. I'd read it can be a bit of a swine to find, and only comes in large canisters.
Good luck! Two of my favourite islands
is there any place to buy camping gas on fuerteventura?
I cold soaked so can't say for sure
@ ok, thanks , in what month was your hike?
@@BlueDragon00 February :)
@ and did you have any problems with water resupply? Were shops open in February ? I plan to go in winter too
@@BlueDragon00 I got caught short on the first day and had to ask a local woman in a small town for some water. I generally tried to carry 3l with me every day as not all small villages have a shop. Larger towns do have shops and they're always open (normal hours).