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Hi there,
Has anyone here cycled in the Canary Islands in August? Is it not too hot? Not too crowded on the roads?
Thanks
Cycling in the Canary Islands in August
by Puertolopez
Translated into English.
Usually not too hot (max 29°C at lower altitudes). Quite crowded, narrow roads, with generally good road surfaces, and pretty much just hills.
Hi! I went there in April, and the temperature was great. In August, it’s probably hotter, but since you’re in the middle of the ocean, it should cool things down. Plus, with climate change, I’ve adapted by cycling from sunrise to noon in August at our latitudes.
Here’s the link to my trip report for this bike tour around La Gomera and Tenerife:
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6519278;#6519278
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6519278;#6519278
Hi there
Thanks for your replies
Are there any small mountain roads that are quieter than the coastal route?
Hi, we went to Tenerife and biked up to Mount Teide. We found some great info here, so you can check out what works best for you ;)
Hello!
Thanks for your message.
What time of year were you there?
Hi, we went to Tenerife and cycled up to Mount Teide. We found some good info here, you can check out what suits you best ; )
Hi, we went to Tenerife and cycled up to Mount Teide. We found some good info here, you can check out what suits you best ; )
We went there in November (we took the boat from Cadiz).
But I think August is still doable if you're well equipped
Hello,
Does anyone have experience cycling in the Canary Islands in August: not too hot? Not too many people on the roads?
Thanks
Hi there, I know the Canary Islands pretty well—I’ve cycled through them in both summer and winter, back when I lived in Marrakech, which wasn’t far away. Anyway, regarding the climate, the temperature is pretty much the same year-round (on the coast, it ranges from 25 to 30°C between summer and winter). I’ve ridden in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. Along the coasts, it’s generally busy, but there are also some bike lanes, and the Spanish are really friendly toward cyclists—it’s a real pleasure! There are some nice coastal routes in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and the north of Tenerife. Obviously, avoid the touristy areas. The interior is often very beautiful and mountainous in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The gradients can be brutal at times. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are easier. Generally, traffic in the center of the islands is light, and the road network is excellent. What’s great is landing in Lanzarote, for example, and making your way to Tenerife via Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. You can island-hop by ferry.
Hi there, I know the Canary Islands pretty well—I’ve cycled through them in both summer and winter, back when I lived in Marrakech, which wasn’t far away. Anyway, regarding the climate, the temperature is pretty much the same year-round (on the coast, it ranges from 25 to 30°C between summer and winter). I’ve ridden in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. Along the coasts, it’s generally busy, but there are also some bike lanes, and the Spanish are really friendly toward cyclists—it’s a real pleasure! There are some nice coastal routes in Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and the north of Tenerife. Obviously, avoid the touristy areas. The interior is often very beautiful and mountainous in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The gradients can be brutal at times. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are easier. Generally, traffic in the center of the islands is light, and the road network is excellent. What’s great is landing in Lanzarote, for example, and making your way to Tenerife via Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. You can island-hop by ferry.
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