The GR131 is a 540 km (335 miles) long-distance trekking route that traverses all seven of the Canary Islands. Across these seven islands, the landscape, climate, and nature vary dramatically—from sandy deserts and volcanic lava fields to lush, green forests. We began our trek at the northern tip of Lanzarote on January 13, 2026, and …

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​GR131 Canary Islands, Day 1: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 ​We’re back on the trail!We’ve swapped the Norwegian winter—where temperatures have plummeted into the double digits below zero across the country—for the warmer south. Our destination this time: the Canary Islands.​The archipelago consists of seven main islands, with Gran Canaria perhaps being the most famous. While …

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GR131 Canary Islands, Day 12, Saturday, January 24, 2026 ​Finally, we’re ready to start the hike across Gran Canaria. I’ve been looking forward to this section; proper mountain terrain and hopefully not too much wind. The forecast looks promising. It has been raining in the mountains here for the past few days, but no precipitation …

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GR131 Canary Islands, Day 16: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026​First day on Tenerife.​We had pre-ordered a taxi for 7:30 AM to drive us the roughly 10 km (6.2 miles) to La Esperanza, the northern starting point of the GR131 on Tenerife. It was going to be a very long trek today, so we wanted an early …

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GR131 Canary Islands: Day 23, Wednesday, February 4, 2026Pension La Cubana, where we stayed overnight, is an old 19th-century building in the heart of Santa Cruz de La Palma. It has three floors, but unlike the buildings in San Sebastián, the structures here are much taller, making it seem small by comparison. We ate breakfast …

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GR131 Canary Islands, Day 27–30 | Sunday–Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026We finished our trek across La Palma on Saturday. Finding accommodation for under €300 in the Los Llanos area (where the trail ended) proved difficult, so we opted for Hostel Vagamundo. We ended up with a bunk bed in a six-person dorm. Inger was a bit …

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