Guided hike to Montaña Escanfraga Volcano Summit near Corralejo Natural Park in Fuerteventura

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 4.5 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Dare to explore the north of Fuerteventura on a guided hike to the top of the volcano Montaña Escanfraga, the highest volcano on Fuerteventura!

If you want to travel to the Canary Islands but can't decide what kind of tourism you want to do, Fuerteventura is the island for you! Do you fancy a week's holiday in the sun on huge white sandy beaches and turquoise waters? Come to Fuerteventura! With 150 km of beaches in total, Fuerteventura is the perfect island for those who are looking for paradisiacal beaches without leaving Spain. Do you want to surf, windsurf or kitesurf? Fuerteventura! The Canary Island has some of the best windsurfing beaches in Europe thanks to its location in the middle of the Atlantic and its strong winds. But that's not all, it's also an ideal destination for hiking lovers: the routes through the desert landscapes of the interior and its extensive dunes will leave you speechless. For all these reasons, the island is one of the Biosphere Reserves of the Canary Islands.

Fuerteventura was the first island of the Canary Islands archipelago to emerge from the Atlantic Ocean, but for millennia there have been no volcanic eruptions on the island, hence its flat and eroded landscapes. Even so, there are mountains and craters that remind us of the island's volcanic past. NaTOURal Adventure offers you a hiking route to the top of the volcano Montaña Escanfraga, the highest volcano on Fuerteventura.

The Escanfraga Mountain is situated in the north of Fuerteventura in Villaverde, a village in the municipality of La Oliva and only 20 minutes from Corralejo. That's why the NaTOURal Adventure instructor will pick you up at your accommodation if you are in the area of Caleta de Fuste or Corralejo to take you to the base of the volcano. After a short introduction about the route and the itinerary you will follow, you will start the excursion on an easily accessible track called the "Camel Route". It is a 2.5 km track of moderate difficulty, with only a slight incline to cross the caldera. But, after the effort... surprise! You will reach the top of the volcano, at an altitude of 529 metres, from where you will enjoy breathtaking views of Corralejo, Lobos, the magnificent dunes of the Corralejo Natural Park, the Tindaya mountain, some 20 other old volcanoes and you will even be able to see Lanzarote! We promise you will be left speechless.

It is a guided hiking tour of about 4/5 hours, during which the professional guide, Damiano, who knows all the ins and outs of the area, will tell you about the history of the volcanoes of the island, as well as the fauna and flora that you will encounter along the way. You will also stop at the highest point to rest, recharge your batteries and, of course, take photos.

Come hihking to the top of the Escanfraga Mountain volcano, a different way of getting to know the north of Fuerteventura that you will love!

Course of events

- Pick up at the scheduled time at your accommodation and transportation to the starting point of the route at the base of the volcano, north of Fuerteventura.

- Brief presentation of the activity with information about the route and the place where it takes place.

- Beginning of the route along an accessible track, known as "Ruta de los camellos". Walking along the path that crosses the caldera, you will reach a slightly steep section, which will allow you to reach the top of the volcano "Montaña Escanfraga", the highest on the island (533 m. high) from where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the entire north of Fuerteventura.

- At the end of the tour the guide will take you back to your accommodation.

Activity requirements

Be in good health.

Not be afraid of heights.

Minors must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardian or have an authorisation signed by them.

Special terms

Activity not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

The activity may be suspended in the event of weather warnings or bulletins issued by the Canary Islands Government.

If you are not staying in the specified pick-up areas and would like the pick-up service, the guide will provide you with a different meeting point and time. Please contact the guide once your booking is confirmed so that we can arrange this for you.

Pick up in Costa Calma, Las Playitas and Morro Jable not included.

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Insurance
  • Pick-up in Caleta de Fuste and Corralejo
  • CO2 compensation
  • Transfer to and from the accommodation to the start of the excursion
Excluded
  • Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Suitable clothing and footwear for hiking
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snack
  • Hat
  • Backpack
  • Wind coat
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Meeting point
Pick up at your accommodation in the areas of Caleta de Fuste and Corralejo. Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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very interesting and challenging