Tag: hiking
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High Tatras in Slovakia: Introductory Hike to Waterfall Skok
Are you visiting High Tatras in Slovakia to hike? Make it your plan — Tatra is one of Eastern Europe’s most beautiful and underestimated mountain ranges. Tatry can be accessed from Slovakia and Poland, both parts representing a unique and distinct ecosystem. Today we will introduce you to a great hike on the Slovakian side…
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Malá Fatra Park Introduction: Loop around Velky Rozsutec
When you first visit Slovakia, you know that the most spectacular mountain range is the Tatras, but getting there without a car is an aim for those with a lot of spare time. Malà Fatra Park was not a pre-planned choice for us. Instead, it was an improvised discovery. If you travel from Bratislava, or…
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Hiking in Spain Glossary: Reading Signs and Speaking
Are you planning to hike in Spain? If your destination is Sierra Nevada, the Perrineas, Pico de la Europa in the Cantabrian Mountains, Mt. Teide, or the renowned Camino de Santiago, pack lightweight and prepare for an incredible journey! This glossary will help you read the signs, speak with locals, move around, and enjoy your…
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Best hiking trails in Gran Canaria: Recommendations in 2024
Gran Canaria is one of the biggest Canary Islands of Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean close to Morocco in Africa on the East. It is a volcanic island. So its center forms an ancient mountain range, while the lowlands lie between the ravines. It has many natural wonders, with the dunes of Maspalomas being…
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Day Hike from Pico de Las Nieves to Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria
There are many picturesque trails on the remote Spanish island of Gran Canaria. If you just had one day to trek in the nearby mountains, this would undoubtedly be our pick. Pico de las Nieves is a must-see spot on Gran Canaria. The views that open from this point are fascinating. And one of the…
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Where to camp in Gran Canaria: 2024 Guide on Permits and Places
Camping is one of the common ways for locals to spend their weekends in Gran Canaria, as the beauty of this island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is incomparable. Many wild areas along the coastline are suitable for Caravan parking. But if you’d like to go out in a camping tent, things get…
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Tamadaba Park in Gran Canaria Hike from the SL-93 Junction
A deeper exploration of Tamadaba Park in Gran Canaria after the amazing out-and-back trail to the Montaña de Altavista slightly differed from what one could expect. The Tamadaba Hike took us a few hours as we stopped for filming. The total distance was 9,60 km. The first part of the trail goes along the SL-93…
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Gran Canaria or Mars?Amazing Hike to Montaña de Amagro
Amagro Mountain is a peculiar climb in Northern Gran Canaria, thanks to the specific Canarian landscapes with red moss and the muffling noise of the wind power stations. Wind will be your companion on this 7 km circuit to the top of the mountain. As you approach the Sardina del Norte village and drop the…
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Mountain Hike in Gran Canaria from Mirador del Sargento to Montaña de Altavista
Montaña de Altavista hike is a 6 km one-way walk along the mountain range from the Sargento viewpoint just a kilometer from the Artenara village in Gran Canaria.