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Arco de las Peñitas

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Fuerteventura

Arco de las Peñitas

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Arco de las Peñitas

Recommended by 207 hikers out of 212

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Location: Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Arco de las Peñitas from Vega de Río Palmas — round trip through the Barranco de las Peñitas (SL FV 6)

5.22km

01:37

160m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Arco de las Peñitas from Ajuy — round trip through the Barranco de Ajuy (SL FV 6)

12.6km

03:33

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Las Peñitas Dam – Presa de las Peñitas loop from Puerto de la Peña

9.44km

02:46

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tips

Nico

July 1, 2023

If you follow the tour guide on Komoot, the path leading up the mountain to the right seems to me to be the easier one and doesn't offer any 'exposed' spots.. but if you're walking with slippery slippers... don't think about it! Enjoy the day at Playa

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Nico

July 1, 2023

Use the right path up the mountain... goes smooth 👍. But think about the right "drive"

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Nico

November 15, 2024

A beautiful nature reserve that unfortunately has no registered hiking trail... you'll have to improvise a little...

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Maria

October 11, 2021

Dangerous route, not easy

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Julian

November 23, 2021

The official name is ARCO DE LAS PEÑITAS

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MiRaMa62

March 25, 2023

The path is difficult to see and you sometimes have to climb over rocks

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Anne

March 7, 2024

Very nice hike to the chapel. Then, it's difficult to find the arco de las penitas. Passing to the left, you see an arch shape that makes you want to go up, but you really have to continue straight because it's too steep. Hiking shoes required!

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Bettina

December 17, 2024

The path to Arcos is not so easy to find from the chapel. It is best to keep checking Komoot to see if you are still on the right. I also recommend walking in the right direction... up (over rocks) and through the Arcos and down to the left. Some of the sections are a bit exposed, but doable. You should be sure-footed and of course wear sturdy shoes/hiking boots.

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Megane

January 5, 2020

Las Peñitas Arch

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Roronakaz

December 19, 2021

It is not signposted! Just walk up to the church

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lgz.wolf ☘️

February 8, 2023

The path is not marked

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Anita

July 20, 2024

Better not in the midday heat! Hardly any shade and because you have to constantly search for the path it is quite strenuous/time-consuming. Good shoes and surefootedness are necessary.

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André

March 30, 2024

The climb to Arco is difficult, unmarked and only faintly visible. If in doubt, keep right along the rock face. Still not easy but at least not exposed.

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September 13, 2024

The path up to the Arco de las Peñitas is difficult to see and steep, but it's worth it. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are definitely recommended.

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Peter

May 30, 2024

With climbing sections: feet AND hands are inevitably used. Good luck!

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Surzulapitschi

January 16, 2025

Almost like in the USA, great view

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

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Arco de las Peñitas

1. Arco de las Peñitas from Vega de Río Palmas — round trip through the Barranco de las Peñitas (SL FV 6)

2. Arco de las Peñitas from Ajuy — round trip through the Barranco de Ajuy (SL FV 6)

3. Las Peñitas Dam – Presa de las Peñitas loop from Puerto de la Peña

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