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Frequent, fast and cheap buses link the airports with the main towns and resorts, and the taxi fares are reasonable. Two ferry companies offer rapid and regular services between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura – Lineas Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas.

When to go

Most people visit the Canary Islands in summer, but it is usually too hot for walking. Winter weather is often good, but on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura expect some cloud cover and a little rain at times, as well as near-constant strong winds. Spring weather is sunny and clear, while the vegetation is fresh and features an amazing wealth of flowers. Autumn weather is often good, but the vegetation often seems rather scorched after the summer.

Accommodation

Most visitors to the Canary Islands opt for a package deal, so they are tied to a single accommodation base in a faceless resort. This is far from ideal and a base in the ‘wrong’ place can make it difficult to get to and from walking routes. Out of season, walkers would have no problem little problem turning up unannounced at hotels or pensións, or booking at the last minute on accommodation websites such as www.airbnb.com or www.booking.com.