Walking In The Canary Islands - Volume 1: WEST

£12.00

Cicerone’s first volume of walks in the Canary Islands includes a rich and varied selection of 50 walks covering the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro, taking in the western half of these beautiful islands.

The seven volcanic Canary Islands lie just over 100 miles off the coast of Africa and have a sunny, hot climate with little rainfall and snow only on the highest peaks, crowned by El Teide, Spain's highest mountain at an impressive 3718 metres.

Although the islands are often very rough and rocky, with high and often inaccessible cliffs, they are also criss-crossed with tracks and paths that offer many interesting walking routes. Much of the landscape is astoundingly beautiful and it is easy to escape the busy holiday resorts. There are mountain ridges and peaks to climb; deep and rocky barrancos to explore; extensive forests of pine and ancient 'laurisilva' woodlands; flowery hillsides, rugged cliff coastlines, and cultivated terraces bearing all manner of fruit and vegetables.

About this series
Cicerone Press are one of the UK's most well known and respected publishers of guidebooks for the outdoor enthusiast. Easily distinguished by their small pocket size, these books have been a favourite amongst walkers, climbers and cyclists for many years. Their walking guides are famous for combining the practical with the interesting. Clear route maps accompany detailed directions that are peppered with fascinating asides and local anecdotes. Background information on the history, archaeology and geology of an area is generous and details of public transport and accommodation options are nearly always provided. Photographs (black & white and colour) or line drawings are used to illustrate the guides.