Explore Calderón Hondo Volcano’s ancient crater with a local guide. Discover Fuerteventura’s volcanic beauty on a sustainable, medium-difficulty hike.
Explore Calderón Hondo Volcano’s ancient crater with a local guide. Discover Fuerteventura’s volcanic beauty on a sustainable, medium-difficulty hike.
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Beginning of Lajares Hiking - Embark on a hiking adventure to the Calderón Hondo Volcano, which erupted approximately 135,000 years ago. This Young Volcano is one of the most well-preserved craters in Fuerteventura, showcasing the island’s recent volcanic activity.
Fuerteventura is 23 million years old, making the eruption of Calderón Hondo, which…
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Beginning of Lajares Hiking - Embark on a hiking adventure to the Calderón Hondo Volcano, which erupted approximately 135,000 years ago. This Young Volcano is one of the most well-preserved craters in Fuerteventura, showcasing the island’s recent volcanic activity.
Fuerteventura is 23 million years old, making the eruption of Calderón Hondo, which happened around 135,000 years ago, a relatively recent event in the island’s geological history.
The journey will start on an easily accessible cobblestone path. Standing at 278 meters high, the summit offers a viewing point at the volcano’s edge with breathtaking views of the crater, as well as Majanicho, the Corralejo Dunes, and Lanzarote.
This entire volcanic region is of significant geological, scenic, and cultural interest, with archaeological remains from the pre-Hispanic era nearby, including circular dry stone structures that were used as homes and livestock enclosures.
Itinerary
- 10:00: Gather at the Los Lajares Volcanoes Trail
- 10:30: 6 km hike
- 12:00: Conclude the route and return
- Local hiking guide
- Trekking poles
- Snacks
- Civil Liability, Accident and Emergency Insurance
- Local hiking guide
- Trekking poles
- Snacks
- Civil Liability, Accident and Emergency Insurance
- Hotels pick up
- Hotels pick up
Hiking trail to the Calderón Hondo Volcano, which formed approximately 135,000 years ago. The Young Volcano is one of the most well-preserved craters in Fuerteventura, showcasing the island’s recent volcanic activity.
• 6 km hiking trail to the Calderón Hondo Volcano.
• Starting point at the Los Lajares Volcano Trail.
• Guided by a local hiking expert….
Hiking trail to the Calderón Hondo Volcano, which formed approximately 135,000 years ago. The Young Volcano is one of the most well-preserved craters in Fuerteventura, showcasing the island’s recent volcanic activity.
• 6 km hiking trail to the Calderón Hondo Volcano.
• Starting point at the Los Lajares Volcano Trail.
• Guided by a local hiking expert.
• Refreshments: fruit and water provided.
• Difficulty level: medium
Sustainability
• Always dispose of waste properly. Leftover food can attract rodents and wild cats, which threaten local wildlife.
• Be considerate of animals; do not disturb or feed them. If you encounter an injured animal, contact emergency services at 112. Refrain from picking flowers or plants.
• Avoid collecting stones or any natural elements from the environment.
• Follow trail signs. Straying from marked paths can harm the environment and pose risks to you and your companions.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to take place.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
