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240 Including the GR130 and GR131 long-distance trails Guide to walking on La
Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, and
covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller
Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on
scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain
paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the island, and the
island-hopping GR131. With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps,
refreshment options and transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts
and a Spanish-English glossary. The book also includes lots of background
information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers. The circular GR130 trail
takes about a week to complete and can be started and finished at any point
around the island. The GR131 trail is exclusively high level and mountainous,
requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed
to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the
Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most
abilities, featuring rocky treks and mountain paths.