21-11-23

Took the bus again to get back on trail (and jump over some kilometers of -probably boring- gravel roads). And because of the bus timetable I decided to walk this stretch ‘backwards’ from west to east, starting at Vega de Río Palmas and the lovely Eremita de Nuestra Señora de Peña.

Trail starts out walking the actual river bed of Río Palmas – no ‘rio’ in sight, but for onnce vegitation with more than dry bushes including ‘palmas’.

Then the path starts to climb, first following a side river / barranco, then onto a gravel road.

Following the mountainside up, with fantastic views and an actual pine ‘forest’!

Past a very large and well equipped picknick area (with playground, barbeque places, water and toilets!), and further up to the ridge line, where far views on the other, south side open up. Sadly the weather is again quite hazy – but at least it’s not so hot.

After another short climb along the ridge line I reach the top, Morro del Cortijo at 637m asl.

Then it’s back down again via Degollada de Marrubio and towards Betancuria.

Rather than hike more in the heat, I get to spend some time to explore Betancuria – the old capital of Fuerteventura, and still a beautiful and lively (though very touristy) little hamlet.

Now relaxing by the church, and waiting for my bus back to the hotel; only about 9km – but very relaxing and beautiful!

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PS: With a sad heart, I did not stop at this place below 😉

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