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Vol Corsair bloqué à Nantes depuis ce matin (5 novembre) English translation pending
Actuellement le vol Fort de France / Orly de Corsair est bloqué à Nantes depuis 7 heures ce matin (vol CRL 925 - Boeing 747 bversion ???) avec ma belle soeur à bord, sois disant à cause du brouillard à Orly ?
Avez-vous des informations sur ce vol, est-ce réellement à cause du brouillard ?
Numéro de l'avion : F-GSKY
Boucle de 15 jours en voiture autour de Mexico English translation pending
Hello 😎 ! ! !
Aprés avoir réver du Panama mais s'etre rendu compte que c'etait pas le bonne periode, on prevoit de partir 15 fin octobre au Mexique.
On aimerait faire une boucle en louant une voiture Mexico/Acapulco/Oaxaca/Mexico (via veracruz et la cote caribéenne, si on a le temps)
L'an dernier on a fait 3500km en afrique du sud en 10j parcequ'on a mal estimé les distance et surtout l'etat des routes et donc on aimerait éviter de réiterer la mauvaise expérience !
Niveau route est-ce que ca va sur le trajet sus cité ? Est-ce que niveau distance le parcours vous parait correct vu qu'on aimerait faire le trajet tranquillou sans passer 10h par jours en voiture ?
Que pensez vous de cette boucle ? ou vaut il mieux pousser jusqu'a la frontiére guatemaltec et rendre la caisse a cancun (et prendre un vol multidestination ?)
Bonne soirée ! ;)
Aprés avoir réver du Panama mais s'etre rendu compte que c'etait pas le bonne periode, on prevoit de partir 15 fin octobre au Mexique.
On aimerait faire une boucle en louant une voiture Mexico/Acapulco/Oaxaca/Mexico (via veracruz et la cote caribéenne, si on a le temps)
L'an dernier on a fait 3500km en afrique du sud en 10j parcequ'on a mal estimé les distance et surtout l'etat des routes et donc on aimerait éviter de réiterer la mauvaise expérience !
Niveau route est-ce que ca va sur le trajet sus cité ? Est-ce que niveau distance le parcours vous parait correct vu qu'on aimerait faire le trajet tranquillou sans passer 10h par jours en voiture ?
Que pensez vous de cette boucle ? ou vaut il mieux pousser jusqu'a la frontiére guatemaltec et rendre la caisse a cancun (et prendre un vol multidestination ?)
Bonne soirée ! ;)
Flying Blue: 90,000 miles pour l'Amérique du Nord? English translation pending
Vu cette info planquée au fin fond du site de KLM (Newsletter Février 2007) :
Flying Blue Newsflash: Revised Business Class redemption rate from Europe to North America
From 1 March 2007, the Business Class redemption rate from Europe to North America will increase from 80, 000 Award Miles to 90, 000 Award Miles. The First Class redemption rate remains unchanged at 100, 000 Award Miles.
Je suppose que ce qui est valable sur KLM l'est aussi sur Air France...
Au delà du manque de proportionnalité dans ce nouveau barème (90000 en O et "seulement" 100000 en A), le programme FB devient de moins en moins généreux. Difficulté accrue pour acquérir des miles et augmentation des barème (sans parler des fameuses "taxes" avec la surcharge carburant qui fait que la gratuité reste virtuelle). 😕
En pratique cela ne changera peut-être pas grand chose au vu de la difficulté de trouver une prime Affaire sur les USA... 😐
Flying Blue Newsflash: Revised Business Class redemption rate from Europe to North America
From 1 March 2007, the Business Class redemption rate from Europe to North America will increase from 80, 000 Award Miles to 90, 000 Award Miles. The First Class redemption rate remains unchanged at 100, 000 Award Miles.
Je suppose que ce qui est valable sur KLM l'est aussi sur Air France...
Au delà du manque de proportionnalité dans ce nouveau barème (90000 en O et "seulement" 100000 en A), le programme FB devient de moins en moins généreux. Difficulté accrue pour acquérir des miles et augmentation des barème (sans parler des fameuses "taxes" avec la surcharge carburant qui fait que la gratuité reste virtuelle). 😕
En pratique cela ne changera peut-être pas grand chose au vu de la difficulté de trouver une prime Affaire sur les USA... 😐
Ryanair suspend ses vols Bruxelles - Figari English translation pending
Les liaisons de la la compagnie à bas coûts irlandaise Ryanair entre Bruxelles et la Corse - l'aéroport de Figari, dans l'extrême sud de l'île - ont été suspendues cette semaine, a-t-on appris mardi auprès de la Chambre de commerce et d'industrie (CCI) de Corse-du-Sud.
La CCI, qui versait 600.000 euros de subvention à Ryanair, souhaitait que les communes et les socio-professionnels maintiennent leur contribution à cette subvention. Celle-ci était de 40.000 euros pour Porto-Vecchio et de 13.000 euros pour Bonifacio, dont le conseil municipal a exprimé son refus.
Le taux de remplissage des avions de Ryanair était de 87% au départ de Bruxelles, de nombreux Belges fortunés ayant acquis des propriétés dans le sud de la Corse. Une autre compagnie à bas coût, Easyjet, assure depuis plusieurs années des liaisons régulières entre Paris, Ajaccio et Bastia.
La CCI, qui versait 600.000 euros de subvention à Ryanair, souhaitait que les communes et les socio-professionnels maintiennent leur contribution à cette subvention. Celle-ci était de 40.000 euros pour Porto-Vecchio et de 13.000 euros pour Bonifacio, dont le conseil municipal a exprimé son refus.
Le taux de remplissage des avions de Ryanair était de 87% au départ de Bruxelles, de nombreux Belges fortunés ayant acquis des propriétés dans le sud de la Corse. Une autre compagnie à bas coût, Easyjet, assure depuis plusieurs années des liaisons régulières entre Paris, Ajaccio et Bastia.
Deux jours et demi en Alsace: Strasbourg et Colmar? English translation pending
Fin septembre, deux passerons environ deux jours et demi en Alsace comprenant une nuit à Colmar et une nuit à Strasbourg. Nous serons en voiture et évidemment nous avons à faire beaucoup de compromis pour faire l'Alsace en aussi peu de temps. Comme les musées nous attirent très peu, notre but est de déambuler à pied dans Strasbourg et Colmar afin de voir surtout leurs panoramas et leur architecture extérieure. Pour se rendre d'une ville à l'autre, nous ferons la route des vins mais sans prendre la journée au complet. Voici une idée de notre parcours et j'aimerais savoir si je suis réaliste dans les circonstances et si vous avez des commentaires ou suggestions à me faire.
Première semaine à Paris, puis location d'une voiture afin d'aller visiter trois châteaux dans la Loire sur une journée et demie (un coucher dans le coin). Après avoir quitté la Loire on se dirigera vers Dijon pour y passer la nuit (ou autour) afin de couper la route en deux pour aller à Colmar. Nous partirons ensuite tôt pour joindre Colmar et y passer le reste de la journée. Coucher à Colmar et départ le lendemain pour faire la route des vins. Comme la distance Colmar - Strasbourg est assez courte, on pensait arriver à Strasbourg en milieu d'après-midi et y passer la nuit. La route des vins se fera nécessairement sans faire autant d'arrêts que nous le souhaiterions car nous voulons avoir un temps raisonnable pour visiter Strasbourg puisque qu'en milieu de journée le lendemain départ obligé en TGV pour Paris (avion du retour à la maison la journée suivante). Je sais que nous passerons côté de la balade en montagne, les nombreux villages à visiter sur la route des vins (nous essaierons d'en faire un ou deux), les musées, etc. mais c'est le compromis à faire car nous tenions à voir l'Alsace et quelques châteaux de la Loire dans la semaine dont nous disposons à notre sortie de Paris.
Première semaine à Paris, puis location d'une voiture afin d'aller visiter trois châteaux dans la Loire sur une journée et demie (un coucher dans le coin). Après avoir quitté la Loire on se dirigera vers Dijon pour y passer la nuit (ou autour) afin de couper la route en deux pour aller à Colmar. Nous partirons ensuite tôt pour joindre Colmar et y passer le reste de la journée. Coucher à Colmar et départ le lendemain pour faire la route des vins. Comme la distance Colmar - Strasbourg est assez courte, on pensait arriver à Strasbourg en milieu d'après-midi et y passer la nuit. La route des vins se fera nécessairement sans faire autant d'arrêts que nous le souhaiterions car nous voulons avoir un temps raisonnable pour visiter Strasbourg puisque qu'en milieu de journée le lendemain départ obligé en TGV pour Paris (avion du retour à la maison la journée suivante). Je sais que nous passerons côté de la balade en montagne, les nombreux villages à visiter sur la route des vins (nous essaierons d'en faire un ou deux), les musées, etc. mais c'est le compromis à faire car nous tenions à voir l'Alsace et quelques châteaux de la Loire dans la semaine dont nous disposons à notre sortie de Paris.
Cadeaux pour les employés de l'hôtel English translation pending
Bonjour à qui me lira,
Je suis sur le point de réserver mon tout premier voyage (Cayo Guillermo, Cuba) et j'aurais aimé avoir des suggestions de petits présents à laisser au staff de l'hotel et à qui est-il bon d'en laisser. J'ai lu à quelque part que les femmes de chambre aimaient les produits de beauté mais quoi au juste (parfum, crème hydratante, ???), étant donné que je suis quelqu'un qui planifie beaucoup à l'avance j'aurais aimé avoir plus de détails pour être sûre d'apporter le nécessaire.
J'aurais aussi voulu savoir si quelqu'un a une idée du prix du stationnement à l'aéroport de Mirabel pour laisser sa voiture pour la semaine.
Merci de l'attention que vous porterez à mes inquiétudes de débutante.
Au plaisir!
Je suis sur le point de réserver mon tout premier voyage (Cayo Guillermo, Cuba) et j'aurais aimé avoir des suggestions de petits présents à laisser au staff de l'hotel et à qui est-il bon d'en laisser. J'ai lu à quelque part que les femmes de chambre aimaient les produits de beauté mais quoi au juste (parfum, crème hydratante, ???), étant donné que je suis quelqu'un qui planifie beaucoup à l'avance j'aurais aimé avoir plus de détails pour être sûre d'apporter le nécessaire.
J'aurais aussi voulu savoir si quelqu'un a une idée du prix du stationnement à l'aéroport de Mirabel pour laisser sa voiture pour la semaine.
Merci de l'attention que vous porterez à mes inquiétudes de débutante.
Au plaisir!
Augmentation soudaine des billets d'avion English translation pending
Bonjour,
Pour un voyage aux States que je compte entreprendre en septembre, je surveillais régulièrement les prix des billets d'avion avec les comparateurs Liligo et Kayak.
Les prix étaient stables avec Turkish Airlines pour tout le mois de septembre, idem pour octobre, novembre, etc... n'importe quel vol à n'importe quel jour de la semaine coûtait toujours 519€ pour ma destination.
Et d'un coup, mauvaise surprise quand je me connecte aujourd'hui pour voir les prix, ils étaient soudainement passés à 645€. Tous les vols sur n'importe quelle date ont subitement augmentés !
Comment cela est-il possible ? Je pensais que les prix variaient en fonction du remplissage des avions ? Devrais-je attendre pour espérer revoir les prix baisser ? Mon voyage étant en septembre, je pensais pourtant avoir du temps devant moi et m'y prendre plutôt bien en avance...
Jérémie
Pour un voyage aux States que je compte entreprendre en septembre, je surveillais régulièrement les prix des billets d'avion avec les comparateurs Liligo et Kayak.
Les prix étaient stables avec Turkish Airlines pour tout le mois de septembre, idem pour octobre, novembre, etc... n'importe quel vol à n'importe quel jour de la semaine coûtait toujours 519€ pour ma destination.
Et d'un coup, mauvaise surprise quand je me connecte aujourd'hui pour voir les prix, ils étaient soudainement passés à 645€. Tous les vols sur n'importe quelle date ont subitement augmentés !
Comment cela est-il possible ? Je pensais que les prix variaient en fonction du remplissage des avions ? Devrais-je attendre pour espérer revoir les prix baisser ? Mon voyage étant en septembre, je pensais pourtant avoir du temps devant moi et m'y prendre plutôt bien en avance...
Jérémie
Correspondances aléatoires English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Pas de problèmes particuliers, juste envie d'y voir plus clair, de mieux comprendre.
J'ai lu à plusieurs reprises dans cette branche du forum que certains vols étaient retardés pour attendre des vols avec des passagers en correspondances sur des vols eux-mêmes en retard. Mon expérience dans le domaine me montre que ce n'est pas systématique et même que le traitement accordé à un passager en correspondance varie d'un individu à l'autre (certains sont attendus à la descente du premier vol pour être conduits au plus vite sur leur second vol, d'autres devront se cogner tous les contrôles à nouveau et ... louperont leur avion).
Donc questions : Qu'est-ce qui fait que certains vols attendent et d'autres pas ? Qu'est-ce qui fait que sur des correspondances extrèmement courtes certains passagers se voient pris en charge pour pouvoir avoir leur second vol et d'autres pas ? Existe-t-il des différences en fonction de la compagnie ? de l'aéroport ?
Pas de problèmes particuliers, juste envie d'y voir plus clair, de mieux comprendre.
J'ai lu à plusieurs reprises dans cette branche du forum que certains vols étaient retardés pour attendre des vols avec des passagers en correspondances sur des vols eux-mêmes en retard. Mon expérience dans le domaine me montre que ce n'est pas systématique et même que le traitement accordé à un passager en correspondance varie d'un individu à l'autre (certains sont attendus à la descente du premier vol pour être conduits au plus vite sur leur second vol, d'autres devront se cogner tous les contrôles à nouveau et ... louperont leur avion).
Donc questions : Qu'est-ce qui fait que certains vols attendent et d'autres pas ? Qu'est-ce qui fait que sur des correspondances extrèmement courtes certains passagers se voient pris en charge pour pouvoir avoir leur second vol et d'autres pas ? Existe-t-il des différences en fonction de la compagnie ? de l'aéroport ?
Questions sur vols pour la Guadeloupe avec acheminement English translation pending
Bonjour,
Avec ma famille nous avons prévu de partir en avril pendant les vacances de Pâques du 9 au 18-19 mais je ne sais pas encore avec quelle compagnie. Que ce soit avec Air Caraïbes ou Air France les bagages en soute sont soit pour personne soit pour tout le monde du coup je pensais faire 2 réservations car on aurait besoin que de 2 valises en soute je pense. Nous serons 5. Est-ce que nous pourrons quand même être assis à côté? Et je me demande si je réserve un vol d’acheminement depuis la Suisse depuis Bâle-Mulhouse ou Genève est-ce qu’il peut y avoir un risque que la compagnie change ses horaires? Avec les risques de réserver en 2 parties différentes par moi-même j’hésite à réserver plutôt sur Air France mais il me semble que c’est plus cher on tourne actuellement autour des 900 euros A/R avec une escale de 1h15 à Orly au retour est-ce que cela suffit à votre avis ? Merci pour votre aide et bonne soirée.
Avec ma famille nous avons prévu de partir en avril pendant les vacances de Pâques du 9 au 18-19 mais je ne sais pas encore avec quelle compagnie. Que ce soit avec Air Caraïbes ou Air France les bagages en soute sont soit pour personne soit pour tout le monde du coup je pensais faire 2 réservations car on aurait besoin que de 2 valises en soute je pense. Nous serons 5. Est-ce que nous pourrons quand même être assis à côté? Et je me demande si je réserve un vol d’acheminement depuis la Suisse depuis Bâle-Mulhouse ou Genève est-ce qu’il peut y avoir un risque que la compagnie change ses horaires? Avec les risques de réserver en 2 parties différentes par moi-même j’hésite à réserver plutôt sur Air France mais il me semble que c’est plus cher on tourne actuellement autour des 900 euros A/R avec une escale de 1h15 à Orly au retour est-ce que cela suffit à votre avis ? Merci pour votre aide et bonne soirée.
14-Day Trip Report to Milos and Kimolos in September-October 2021
14-Day Trip Report to Milos and Kimolos in September-October 2021
The village of Plaka in Milos
It was with great pleasure that we finally reconnected with our old habits as inveterate travelers! Greece, and more specifically the Greek islands, was the natural choice for us. After having already visited many Greek islands during around 18 trips, we decided to revisit islands we had seen over 40 years ago, like Milos, where our memories were extremely hazy. Our route was well-planned and familiar: a low-cost flight from Basel-Mulhouse to Athens, then a traditional ferry from Piraeus to Milos. Taking a speedboat, which is faster, would have forced us to spend a night in Piraeus. Plus, we felt that the traditional ferry was part of the journey, and with good weather, spending eight hours on deck wasn’t unpleasant at all. Watching the docking maneuvers with the comings and goings of trucks and cars, observing the passengers, reading a book, or admiring the scenery—all of that is part of the travel experience. Milos Island: Accommodation in Adamas We arrived quite late, around 11 PM, in Adamas, the port of Milos. No worries—the friendly couple managing the apartment was waiting for us, and it was just a 10-minute walk from the port. The first two days were spent unwinding, with swimming at the nearby beach, strolling through Adamas, and relaxing.
Discovering Plaka On the third day, we took the path along the small beach west of town toward a French military cemetery! A historical reminder of our presence here during the Crimean War, among others. The path climbs toward a beacon perched on top of a hill before disappearing into the scrubland. We returned to Adamas for lunch on our terrace.
In the afternoon, we visited the hilltop village of Plaka by bus from Adamas. Plaka is the original old town, dominated by a church and, even higher up, the ruins of the Kastro. The view is magnificent. We stopped at a pastry shop in the village to enjoy excellent orange cakes and baklavas. Back in Adamas, we checked out car rental agencies to be more mobile, though the bus network seemed quite extensive. It costs around 40 € per day, plus 8 € if you want to significantly reduce the deductible. Port of Klima.
Yesterday’s weather was quite mixed with lots of clouds, but today the sun is shining again. We drove to the small port of Klima, famous for its boat garages called "sirmatas." It’s true that in the morning sun, these boat garages carved into the volcanic tuff are beautifully lit, turning the village into a colorful mosaic. Above the village, a path climbs directly to the magnificent Roman theater overlooking the surroundings and the sea.
Following the well-marked path, we reached the road leading 200 meters down to the catacombs. It’s an impressive complex of 3rd and 4th-century catacombs, though only a small part is open to visitors—it’s still very moving. In the mid-afternoon, we got back in the car to visit the tiny ports of Firopotamos and Mandraki, which also have their colorful sirmatas. We took the opportunity to swim at the small beach in Mandraki, where the water was warm and calm.
Mandraki Port. We had a decent dinner at a seaside restaurant in Adamas, though you have to be selective—we had a bad experience at Kynigos on the second night!
Moving to Polonia in Eastern Milos, Sarakiniko Site
The Sarakiniko site We left Adamas for a second stay on Milos, this time in Polonia. The rental Panda was packed with the four of us and our luggage! Our apartment was in a beautiful house surrounded by a grove, so our lovely terrace was well-shaded. Luckily, there was a small beach nearby, and we went for a swim right away. Apart from us, there were only three other swimmers—definitely the end of the season!
"Fairy chimney"! In the afternoon, we visited the famous Sarakiniko site, Milos’ emblematic spot. Judging by the number of cars in the parking lot, we wouldn’t be alone. As we approached, we heard an indefinable rock/punk/metal music: some young people had brought a sound system and a foghorn and were having fun diving off a fairly high cliff to impress the crowd. It definitely spoiled the visit. Most spots were taken by couples busy taking selfies, so getting photos of the site without tourists was impossible. Still, the site is magnificent, with its white cliffs looking like they’re covered in whipped cream! The sun was still very bright, reflecting strongly off the cliffs, making photography difficult due to the excessive brightness. We had a fish dinner in Polonia at the Enalion restaurant: while the octopus and squid were good, the fish soup tasted more like vegetable soup with a few fish crumbs—too bad.
Sunset in Polonia
Ports of Papafranga and Mytikos We continued our exploration of Milos with the Papafranga gorge, a narrow and deep gorge that opens to the sea, where the water is a stunning color. Access via an unstable and dangerous path is prohibited, but that didn’t stop a couple of tourists in flip-flops from venturing in!!! We then swam in the tiny, calm, and sheltered cove of the small port of Mytikos. We returned to Polonia for lunch at Alkis: excellent moussaka. In the late afternoon, Pat and I went out to take some photos just before sunset near the Agios Nikolaos chapel, the beacon, and the new Petakoudia neighborhood next to Polonia to the north.
Paleochori Beach
Toward the Multicolored Beach of Paleochori Another sunny day: we still had to discover Paleochori Beach in the south of the island. It was 10:30 AM, and the beach was almost deserted! The water was pleasant, though a bit chilly when we first entered. The beach is bordered by a cliff that, in some places, displays a beautiful multicolored palette. We returned to Polonia in the late afternoon, and Pat and I headed toward Vouddhia Beach south of Polonia—bad choice. The beach is surrounded by a huge mining site served by a dusty road where lines of trucks loaded with ore cross paths. It’s the other side of the coin, and Greece still has progress to make in this area. Dinner at Alki’s was just as good as always. Return to the Sarakiniko Site Early this morning, Pat and I went back to the Sarakiniko site, hoping to take photos in better conditions. While there were fewer people, the parking lot was still full because sunrise is a must in Milos. Still, the conditions were good, and the sunrise spectators left quickly once the sun had risen above the horizon. During the day, an increasingly strong wind cooled the atmosphere, making swimming less enjoyable. Departure for Kimolos Island We changed islands and left Milos for Kimolos, a nearby island—just a 30-minute trip from Polonia’s port. Our apartment was at the entrance of the hilltop village. It’s a village with typical Cycladic architecture, featuring the remains of an old kastro, a few old churches, and windmill towers perched on the hill. We dined in a tiny tavern where the small outdoor tables were squeezed against the walls to let passersby through! As soon as the sun disappeared, it got cold, especially because of the wind. Ports of Kara and Goupa This morning, we explored the small hamlets of Kara and Goupa by Rema Beach, east of the main port. There, we found the sirmatas again—those boat garages partly carved into the volcanic tuff. The path winds between several sirmatas before climbing back up to the Praça road to return to the apartment.
Ports of Kara and Goupa
In the afternoon, we strolled through town, and Pat and I climbed the hill overlooking the village to get a closer look at the few more or less ruined windmills dotting the ridge. Only one mill still had its complete mechanism in place under the roof; the others were empty. The view over the village, port, and sea was beautiful. That evening, we tried another restaurant in the village center, Kali Kardia Bohoris, which was well-frequented by locals, and we didn’t regret it: delicious food, efficient and friendly service, and reasonable prices.
The Kastro Mill
Toward Aliki Beach We walked to Aliki Beach, west of the main village. It’s a large sandy beach shaded by tamarisk trees, but the strong wind prevented us from enjoying it. In the afternoon, I set off on a hike toward the fairy chimney at Skiadi (1.5 hours one way). The paths were very well-marked with signs indicating the trail number and the time to reach the destination. The countryside was beautiful but very dry at this time of year, and as always in Greece, many white chapels dotted the landscape. The numerous dry stone walls testify to the immense labor done by the island’s inhabitants over the centuries! For our last day in Kimolos, we decided to visit the beautiful Praça Beach, one of the most beautiful according to the guides! To get there, we took a path through the interior before joining the paved road near a large dump overflowing with various waste. It’s the flip side of the scenery, and Greece still has progress to make in this area. In the end, Praça Beach left us underwhelmed. The environment, marred by mining operations, detracts from the charm of the beautiful sandy beach. End of the Trip, Return to Piraeus and France And that’s it—we took the Zanteferries ferry back to Piraeus, arriving after a calm and sunny 10-hour journey. We had dinner at Souvlaki Street on the port and spent a good night at the Faros I Hotel in Piraeus—a great spot, close to the port, very clean, and reasonably priced. We flew from Athens to Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport without any issues. N.B. Budget: around 1850 € all included for 14 days per couple The photo album is available by clicking this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wRpxRipg4erpzGj99
The village of Plaka in Milos
It was with great pleasure that we finally reconnected with our old habits as inveterate travelers! Greece, and more specifically the Greek islands, was the natural choice for us. After having already visited many Greek islands during around 18 trips, we decided to revisit islands we had seen over 40 years ago, like Milos, where our memories were extremely hazy. Our route was well-planned and familiar: a low-cost flight from Basel-Mulhouse to Athens, then a traditional ferry from Piraeus to Milos. Taking a speedboat, which is faster, would have forced us to spend a night in Piraeus. Plus, we felt that the traditional ferry was part of the journey, and with good weather, spending eight hours on deck wasn’t unpleasant at all. Watching the docking maneuvers with the comings and goings of trucks and cars, observing the passengers, reading a book, or admiring the scenery—all of that is part of the travel experience. Milos Island: Accommodation in Adamas We arrived quite late, around 11 PM, in Adamas, the port of Milos. No worries—the friendly couple managing the apartment was waiting for us, and it was just a 10-minute walk from the port. The first two days were spent unwinding, with swimming at the nearby beach, strolling through Adamas, and relaxing.
Discovering Plaka On the third day, we took the path along the small beach west of town toward a French military cemetery! A historical reminder of our presence here during the Crimean War, among others. The path climbs toward a beacon perched on top of a hill before disappearing into the scrubland. We returned to Adamas for lunch on our terrace.
In the afternoon, we visited the hilltop village of Plaka by bus from Adamas. Plaka is the original old town, dominated by a church and, even higher up, the ruins of the Kastro. The view is magnificent. We stopped at a pastry shop in the village to enjoy excellent orange cakes and baklavas. Back in Adamas, we checked out car rental agencies to be more mobile, though the bus network seemed quite extensive. It costs around 40 € per day, plus 8 € if you want to significantly reduce the deductible. Port of Klima.
Yesterday’s weather was quite mixed with lots of clouds, but today the sun is shining again. We drove to the small port of Klima, famous for its boat garages called "sirmatas." It’s true that in the morning sun, these boat garages carved into the volcanic tuff are beautifully lit, turning the village into a colorful mosaic. Above the village, a path climbs directly to the magnificent Roman theater overlooking the surroundings and the sea.
Following the well-marked path, we reached the road leading 200 meters down to the catacombs. It’s an impressive complex of 3rd and 4th-century catacombs, though only a small part is open to visitors—it’s still very moving. In the mid-afternoon, we got back in the car to visit the tiny ports of Firopotamos and Mandraki, which also have their colorful sirmatas. We took the opportunity to swim at the small beach in Mandraki, where the water was warm and calm.
Mandraki Port. We had a decent dinner at a seaside restaurant in Adamas, though you have to be selective—we had a bad experience at Kynigos on the second night!
Moving to Polonia in Eastern Milos, Sarakiniko SiteThe Sarakiniko site We left Adamas for a second stay on Milos, this time in Polonia. The rental Panda was packed with the four of us and our luggage! Our apartment was in a beautiful house surrounded by a grove, so our lovely terrace was well-shaded. Luckily, there was a small beach nearby, and we went for a swim right away. Apart from us, there were only three other swimmers—definitely the end of the season!
"Fairy chimney"! In the afternoon, we visited the famous Sarakiniko site, Milos’ emblematic spot. Judging by the number of cars in the parking lot, we wouldn’t be alone. As we approached, we heard an indefinable rock/punk/metal music: some young people had brought a sound system and a foghorn and were having fun diving off a fairly high cliff to impress the crowd. It definitely spoiled the visit. Most spots were taken by couples busy taking selfies, so getting photos of the site without tourists was impossible. Still, the site is magnificent, with its white cliffs looking like they’re covered in whipped cream! The sun was still very bright, reflecting strongly off the cliffs, making photography difficult due to the excessive brightness. We had a fish dinner in Polonia at the Enalion restaurant: while the octopus and squid were good, the fish soup tasted more like vegetable soup with a few fish crumbs—too bad.
Sunset in Polonia
Ports of Papafranga and Mytikos We continued our exploration of Milos with the Papafranga gorge, a narrow and deep gorge that opens to the sea, where the water is a stunning color. Access via an unstable and dangerous path is prohibited, but that didn’t stop a couple of tourists in flip-flops from venturing in!!! We then swam in the tiny, calm, and sheltered cove of the small port of Mytikos. We returned to Polonia for lunch at Alkis: excellent moussaka. In the late afternoon, Pat and I went out to take some photos just before sunset near the Agios Nikolaos chapel, the beacon, and the new Petakoudia neighborhood next to Polonia to the north.
Paleochori Beach
Toward the Multicolored Beach of Paleochori Another sunny day: we still had to discover Paleochori Beach in the south of the island. It was 10:30 AM, and the beach was almost deserted! The water was pleasant, though a bit chilly when we first entered. The beach is bordered by a cliff that, in some places, displays a beautiful multicolored palette. We returned to Polonia in the late afternoon, and Pat and I headed toward Vouddhia Beach south of Polonia—bad choice. The beach is surrounded by a huge mining site served by a dusty road where lines of trucks loaded with ore cross paths. It’s the other side of the coin, and Greece still has progress to make in this area. Dinner at Alki’s was just as good as always. Return to the Sarakiniko Site Early this morning, Pat and I went back to the Sarakiniko site, hoping to take photos in better conditions. While there were fewer people, the parking lot was still full because sunrise is a must in Milos. Still, the conditions were good, and the sunrise spectators left quickly once the sun had risen above the horizon. During the day, an increasingly strong wind cooled the atmosphere, making swimming less enjoyable. Departure for Kimolos Island We changed islands and left Milos for Kimolos, a nearby island—just a 30-minute trip from Polonia’s port. Our apartment was at the entrance of the hilltop village. It’s a village with typical Cycladic architecture, featuring the remains of an old kastro, a few old churches, and windmill towers perched on the hill. We dined in a tiny tavern where the small outdoor tables were squeezed against the walls to let passersby through! As soon as the sun disappeared, it got cold, especially because of the wind. Ports of Kara and Goupa This morning, we explored the small hamlets of Kara and Goupa by Rema Beach, east of the main port. There, we found the sirmatas again—those boat garages partly carved into the volcanic tuff. The path winds between several sirmatas before climbing back up to the Praça road to return to the apartment.
Ports of Kara and Goupa
In the afternoon, we strolled through town, and Pat and I climbed the hill overlooking the village to get a closer look at the few more or less ruined windmills dotting the ridge. Only one mill still had its complete mechanism in place under the roof; the others were empty. The view over the village, port, and sea was beautiful. That evening, we tried another restaurant in the village center, Kali Kardia Bohoris, which was well-frequented by locals, and we didn’t regret it: delicious food, efficient and friendly service, and reasonable prices.
The Kastro Mill
Toward Aliki Beach We walked to Aliki Beach, west of the main village. It’s a large sandy beach shaded by tamarisk trees, but the strong wind prevented us from enjoying it. In the afternoon, I set off on a hike toward the fairy chimney at Skiadi (1.5 hours one way). The paths were very well-marked with signs indicating the trail number and the time to reach the destination. The countryside was beautiful but very dry at this time of year, and as always in Greece, many white chapels dotted the landscape. The numerous dry stone walls testify to the immense labor done by the island’s inhabitants over the centuries! For our last day in Kimolos, we decided to visit the beautiful Praça Beach, one of the most beautiful according to the guides! To get there, we took a path through the interior before joining the paved road near a large dump overflowing with various waste. It’s the flip side of the scenery, and Greece still has progress to make in this area. In the end, Praça Beach left us underwhelmed. The environment, marred by mining operations, detracts from the charm of the beautiful sandy beach. End of the Trip, Return to Piraeus and France And that’s it—we took the Zanteferries ferry back to Piraeus, arriving after a calm and sunny 10-hour journey. We had dinner at Souvlaki Street on the port and spent a good night at the Faros I Hotel in Piraeus—a great spot, close to the port, very clean, and reasonably priced. We flew from Athens to Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport without any issues. N.B. Budget: around 1850 € all included for 14 days per couple The photo album is available by clicking this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wRpxRipg4erpzGj99
21-Day Trip to La Gomera and La Palma
Travel Journal: 21 Days in La Gomera and La Palma
From February 6 to February 26, 2024
Tuesday, February 6 We left around 9 AM with our car, along with Pierre-Paul and Patricia, heading to the Bluepark parking lot in Bartenheim. As expected, we were awaited and left promptly for EuroAirport Basel. Took off at 12:25 PM for a 4-hour-15-minute flight under excellent conditions. Beautiful arrival in Tenerife with Teide in sight under a clear blue sky. Fifteen minutes later, we waited for bus No. 40 to Los Cristianos with quite a few other tourists, but we managed to find four seats. From the bus station, it was a 20-minute walk to our hotel. We checked into a lovely apartment for the four of us, complete with all the comforts. Outside, it was quite warm—at least 25°C! After dropping off our luggage, we went for a stroll. The immediate surroundings of the hotel held no interest for us: a modern, concrete area filled with hotels, bars, tourist agencies, and unappealing restaurants all offering the same bland international cuisine. Pat went to cool off at the pool, unfortunately overrun by loud, drunk English tourists. I took a walk to the paseo maritimo that leads to the port, skirting the seafront. The promenade was pleasant, but it could have been any seaside resort in the world—same old scene: a succession of bars with blaring music where many elderly people sipped cold beers waiting for the sunset, the backdrop a wall of resort-style hotels resembling rabbit hutches! Upon reaching the port, I scouted the route we’d take the next day to the Fred Olsen ferry. Back at the apartment, in the early evening, we looked for a non-touristy restaurant for dinner. Monique stopped a woman to ask her opinion! In this area, she told us, there’s no restaurant that serves Canarian or Spanish cuisine! The only place with decent restaurants is at the port. Off we went to the port, where we sat down at Al Bordo restaurant and ordered a seafood paella for four. Excellent, and at a very reasonable price (36 € for two). We returned to the hotel along the seafront.
Wednesday, February 7
Woke up at 6 AM. Had breakfast in the apartment with what we’d bought the day before at a supermarket. It was still dark when we left on foot toward the port, walking along the calm seafront at this early hour. Forty minutes later, we arrived and waited 10 minutes before the ferry docked. At 9:30 AM, we left the port of Los Cristianos for a 50-minute crossing on a calm sea under a beautiful blue sky. There were quite a few people on this large ferry, but many had no luggage, meaning they were visiting La Gomera for the day and would take the ferry back in the evening. Upon disembarking, we went straight to our rental car agency to pick up the car we’d booked online a few months earlier. It was a nice Peugeot 2008, spacious enough for the four of us and our luggage. We immediately took the beautiful road from San Sebastián that climbs directly into the mountains toward our rental in Vallehermoso. The road was in perfect condition—it seemed brand new, like all the others we’d take on this island later. This side of the island is very arid with little vegetation, and the terrain is particularly rugged, as it is throughout the island. We stopped at our first miradors, which would be followed by many more throughout our Canarian trip. Our first visit was to the small village of Agulo, perched on a promontory above the sea and at the foot of a high cliff. The village features typical Canarian houses with windows flush with the façade and black volcanic stone masonry on white or reddish-brown walls. The first recommended restaurant was already booked for a group, so we settled for the shaded terrace of the excellent El Alameda bar-restaurant. From Agulo, you can access the Abrante viewpoint via a winding road, where the view of Agulo, 600 meters below, is exceptional. A glass ledge over the void lets you test your fear of heights!
We drove to Vallehermoso to do our grocery shopping at the supermarket—a habit that would continue until the end of the trip. Our little house, "Casa rural El Encatadora," is located in a beautiful flower-filled valley a few kilometers west of Vallehermoso. Each of us had a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus a living room, kitchen, and a small terrace overlooking the quiet street at the valley’s end, which didn’t bother us at all.
Thursday, February 8 The good weather seemed to follow us since our arrival in the Canary Islands. This morning, we took the road—still as beautiful and new—toward Arure, high up to the west. The landscape was magnificent, with breathtaking glimpses of the sea far below. In Arure, we parked in front of Conchita’s bar, where a hike (Rother No. 30) starts toward two viewpoints: Alojera, which we reached after 45 minutes on a lovely path. Monique, tired from the first steep climb, stopped at the first viewpoint and hitchhiked back to Arure. Meanwhile, we continued toward the second viewpoint, Los Barranquillos, where the view of the surroundings was partially hidden by misty clouds rising from the sea. The entire mountain is sculpted by ancient, endless terraces climbing until the slope becomes too steep for construction—visible traces of the hard work of past inhabitants trying to survive in a harsh environment. We had a decent lunch at La Conchita bar, then drove to the small seaside town of Puerto la Caleta, sheltered by an immense cliff plunging into the sea. Black sand beach, rough sea—despite our encouragement, Pat didn’t dare to swim! As for the old village of Caleta, it’s perched on the mountainside, and visiting it requires climbing steep, stair-filled alleys to discover a few traditional houses. Back at the casa, dinner in, and card games...
Vallehermoso
Friday, February 9 This morning, the sky was overcast, and the peaks around us were shrouded in clouds. We took the same road as yesterday to hike Las Creces. Quickly gaining altitude, we entered a thick fog—visibility was very limited. We stopped at the Las Creces parking lot; visibility improved, and the sun wasn’t far off. The hike is entirely within a beautiful laurel forest, with the sun playing hide-and-seek, but it wasn’t cold despite the altitude. After finishing the loop trail, we decided to picnic—not there, as it was too chilly—but on Vallehermoso’s beach, where we found a nice picnic area sheltered by large black rocks. A short digestive walk on the surrounding hill to admire the little beach from above. Back in Vallehermoso, we did some grocery shopping, then tried to return to the casa—only to find ourselves locked out because we’d left the key in the lock inside! After several attempts and with the help of Yéli, a relative of the owner we called for help, we were finally able to get back in!
Saturday, February 10
It rained last night, and the sky remained overcast. Monique decided to rest this morning. PP, Pat, and I set off on the hike that starts from the house toward the Marichal reservoir. The sun wasn’t far off, and by 11 AM, it was fully out. The pleasant hike passed by many flower-filled gardens and orchards—orange, lemon, and mandarin trees in fruit. The path climbed gently toward the reservoir, where the view of the Cano rock dominating the landscape was magnificent. The last part of the climb was a bit tough, overgrown with lush vegetation, and the trail was slippery from last night’s rain. We descended via a different, much more pleasant path and returned to the casa just in time for lunch, prepared by Monique. This valley is rich with its many farmers and market gardeners who’ve cultivated the entire valley, taking advantage of the water flowing down from the mountain, captured upstream and redistributed through countless pipes snaking along the paths. Numerous tanks also store water during dry periods. The houses are scattered across both sides of the valley, and these colorful little homes add a beautiful touch to the landscape. The many palm trees give this valley a distinctly tropical feel—you could almost imagine yourself in the Caribbean. Add to that some salsa music drifting from a hut where farmers were working, and the picture is complete. A well-chilled beer apéro capped off a lovely morning. The afternoon was dedicated to rest, relaxation, reading, and games.
Sunday, February 11 The blue sky returned, though a few clouds still capped the highest peaks. Today, we visited Garajonay National Park, which covers the highest central mountains. Up there, we were above the clouds, and the panoramas from the various viewpoints were stunning: first, Cherelepin, accessible from the Laguna Grande parking lot, then Alto de Garajonay, offering an exceptional view of Teide—over 3,000 meters high—emerging from the clouds on Tenerife, far in the distance. We continued to the Los Roques viewpoints, then stopped for lunch at the Degollada de Peraza restaurant, where the view of the barranco was impressive. We descended toward San Sebastián and checked into our new lodging, La Cabezada, located in the countryside about 3 km above San Sebastián. It’s a small apartment adjacent to the owner’s, with a lovely terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Apéro, then dinner on our beautiful terrace.
Monday, February 12 This morning, we went down to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera: its old tower, main street with some beautiful traditional houses, and the Church of the Assumption. Back at the casa for lunch. In the afternoon, Pat, PP, and I set off on the short hike from San Sebastián beach to La Guancha beach. We drove down and parked on the beach. The path climbs along the hill overlooking San Sebastián, passes by the tall Christ statue dominating the landscape, and roughly follows the coast down to the isolated Guancha beach. A beautiful hike under a hot sun, and a swim was welcome, even if the beach and sea access weren’t very comfortable due to large pebbles and quickly deepening water. Apart from two nudist bathers, there was no one on this beach. We returned the same way.
Tuesday, February 13 Rest day. We went down to town to stroll and do some shopping. I took the opportunity to visit the parador, beautifully situated above the city in a lovely garden overlooking the port and town. Together, we went for a cuba libre at the "Cuba Libre" bar, then had lunch at Breñusca (mediocre paella!). Back at the casa, then we went back down to town to see a carnival parade, a "passacalles," which actually passed an hour earlier than scheduled. Oh well.
Wednesday, February 14 Each to their own program this morning. Pat went swimming at San Sebastián beach, Monique rested at the casa, and PP and I set off on the hike from Playa de Avalos to the Ermita de Guadalupe on Playa del Cangrejo. It wasn’t easy to find the right road or the parking spot, but we managed. The path seemed to have suffered landslides, according to a sign at the trailhead! We decided to check it out, ready to turn back if it seemed too dangerous. In the end, apart from one or two slightly tricky spots where we had to climb a pile of rocks, the trail remained passable, though a bit vertigo-inducing in places. The narrow path clings to very vertical cliffs nearly 300 meters above sea level! But what a magnificent view. At one point, the trail runs alongside a wall of basaltic pipes. We returned via the drivable track that parallels the trail a bit lower. Back at the house for lunch. In the late afternoon, we returned to town to attend the "Entierro de las Sardinas" (Burial of the Sardine), which closes the Canarian carnival festivities. While waiting, we strolled through the parador’s gardens and had mojitos in town. Around 9 PM, we heard the noise and cries of the mourners. The procession advanced, led by a large papier-mâché sardine on a float, surrounded by wailing mourners. The procession headed toward the sea, where the sardine was burned, and a mini fireworks display ended the procession. It was all very good-natured, and everyone had fun. We ended the evening with dinner at a good fish restaurant, El Pajar.
Entierro de la Sardina in San Sebastián de La Gomera
Thursday, February 15
Woke up at 5:15 AM. The only suitable ferry was at 7 AM, which would get us to La Palma by late morning rather than evening. We packed our bags, had breakfast, then headed to the port, left our rental car, and boarded the ferry to Tenerife, from where we’d continue to La Palma. Calm sea, beautiful sun—by 10:30 AM, we disembarked in La Palma. We picked up our car and immediately headed to our new apartment in Breña Alta. It’s a large apartment with a superb terrace facing the sea, fully equipped and very comfortable. The hosts recommended Casa Goyo restaurant, near the airport and close to us. It’s a restaurant with many small rooms, some of which can be reserved for families. The fish-based cuisine (chipirones, pulpo) was excellent, hearty, and reasonably priced. Since it’s in the airport’s flight path, we occasionally heard planes landing. Quick and efficient service. Afterward, we visited Santa Cruz de La Palma, which reminded us of the historic quarters of La Orotava in Tenerife or the capital of Gran Canaria.
Friday, February 16
Beautiful weather, blue sky. We headed to the San Bartolo viewpoint toward the northeast coast, then to the lovely village of San Andrés, which we explored. From there, we walked along the shore to the natural pools of Charco Azul, where we swam in the cool but "swimmable" sea. Back in San Andrés for lunch at the "San Andrés" restaurant on the beautiful church square. Very good fish-based meal. We got back in the car and continued along the north coast to the port of Espindola and the natural pools of Fajana near the Cumplida lighthouse. A fairly strong wind whipped up beautiful waves crashing onto the rocky coast in bursts of foam. Back in Santa Cruz, we stopped at the Mercadona supermarket to buy fresh shrimp for dinner.
San Andrés
Saturday, February 17
Uniform blue sky, even on the heights. We took the beautiful road that winds up to the summit of the Caldera de Taburiente. Several viewpoints offer 360° views of the entire island and beyond: you can make out La Gomera, El Hierro, and, of course, Tenerife with the perfect triangle of Teide. We parked at the Los Andes viewpoint parking lot and started our hike to Pico de la Cruz along a trail following the ridge, offering superb views into the caldera. We got back in the car and passed by the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical complex, composed of numerous observatories, some with very aesthetic mirror telescopes. We hiked from the Roque de los Muchachos parking lot to the various viewpoints, always as impressive. Picnic on site, then back to Santa Cruz. We stopped by our car dealer because the oil warning light came on—better safe than sorry. The representative reassured us but preferred to give us a Fiat Cross SUV instead.
The Caldera de Taburiente
Sunday, February 18 The weather was a bit mixed, with cloudy patches. We set off to hike the Barranco de la Cuba de Galga. Unfortunately, the Los Tilos trail had been closed for several months due to a major landslide. The parking lot by the road was already quite full, and indeed, we crossed paths with many hikers along the way—it’s an easy hike with little elevation gain, which is rare here in La Palma! The beautiful path winds through a very narrow, deep gorge covered in lush tropical vegetation—you’d think you were in a Southeast Asian forest, especially with the humidity in the gorge bringing out earthy and floral scents. Halfway through, Monique turned back while the rest of us continued to the Cuba de Galga. A light drizzle accompanied us on the return. For lunch, we went to Chipi Chipi restaurant in the heights of Santa Cruz. The cool air forced us to leave the lovely terrace for the slightly noisy dining room. The meal was very good and hearty. Afternoon spent resting at our house.
La Cuba de la Galga
Monday, February 19 A few clouds still clung to the nearby mountain peaks. We headed south to Los Canarios. We stopped in front of the small San Antonio Abad church, where a path leads to the viewpoint in 15 minutes. Then we visited the San Antonio Volcano Interpretation Center and climbed to the viewpoint via the trail along the crater’s edge, offering a plunging view into the crater. Then PP, Pat, and I headed toward the Teneguía volcano but turned back given the remaining distance and the intense heat bearing down on us! Plus, the landscape was rather arid and not very interesting. We got back in the car and drove down to the salt flats at the island’s southern tip. The ocean crashes here in large waves, exploding against the volcanic rocks and feeding a "blowhole" carved into the rock. We stopped for drinks at the salt flats restaurant, then headed home.
The salt flats in Fuencaliente
Tuesday, February 20 Beautiful weather with a few clouds clinging to the mountains, as usual. A relaxed morning since my parking reservation at La Cumbrecita didn’t start until 1 PM. It takes about 30 minutes from Santa Cruz to reach the valley floor via a beautiful but narrow road toward the end, though there’s very little traffic. Meanwhile, the clouds had disappeared, and the view from the La Cumbrecita viewpoint was superb. We recognized Pico de la Cruz in the distance, where we’d been a few days earlier. We then took the path leading to the Las Chozas viewpoint through a magnificent Canarian pine forest. We picnicked on site, then took the path to the Los Roques viewpoint. We returned the same way since the direct route was closed for construction. Back in Santa Cruz, we visited the Sanctuary of Las Nieves, with its beautiful golden Baroque altar.
Hike from La Cumbrecita
Wednesday, February 21 After packing our things and loading the car, we left Santa Cruz under a very blue sky for Los Llanos de Aridane, where we stopped to visit this lovely town. The Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios has a beautiful coffered ceiling and an original papier-mâché Christ statue from the 16th century. Around it, colorful old Canarian houses brighten the streets of the town center. We took the opportunity to stroll, do some shopping, and finally sat down at La Pergola restaurant for a mediocre lunch. We got back in the car to check into our new house in Arecida. On the way, we stopped at the Mirador del Time, which once again offered an impressive panorama, allowing us—for the first time—to see the damage caused by the Tajogaite volcano eruption in 2021. You can clearly see the still-smoking crater and the large black lava flow covering the landscape down to the sea. We really liked our new accommodation: a local house that’s been renovated on the heights of Arecida, not far from the Canarian pine forest. From several terraces, we have a 360° view of the sea and mountains. We even have a private pool! There are two beautiful, brand-new bedrooms, each with its own bathroom—the best. Plus, we’re on the GR 131 trail that runs along the Barranco de las Angustias toward the northeast.
Los Llanos de Aridane
Thursday, February 22 Once again, beautiful weather greeted us when we woke up. We started the GR 131 with the goal of reaching the Torre del Time viewpoint—about 400 meters of elevation gain. The path, quite steep at first, winds through a superb Canarian pine forest. A few viewpoints let you appreciate the sheer drop of the Barranco de las Angustias—watch out for vertigo! At the Torre del Time viewpoint, there’s a nearly 1,000-meter vertical drop. We returned via another path, the PLP1, which meanders first through this beautiful forest, then along lovely flower-filled gardens adjacent to beautiful properties that cascade from the forest down to the road serving these neighborhoods. This afternoon, we tried to get closer to the area devastated by the 2021 lava flows. Several roads are still closed or reserved for residents, while others—brand new—have been rebuilt to open up this densely populated and cultivated region. In some places, the lava flow slightly diverted, sparing some properties that logically should have disappeared. Now, they’re encircled by a massive cooled lava field. In other spots, twisted and charred metal scraps or greenhouse remains protrude from the lava—all that’s left of the former banana plantations. A little higher up, you can see the slightly smoking crater of Tajogaite, responsible for this disaster. Back to Casa Barreros.
View of Los Llanos and, in the background, the 2021 lava flow
Friday, February 23
Though the sky was still blue, the temperature had dropped due to a chilly wind. By midday, it still rose to 22°C. Today, we headed north, specifically to the town of Tijarafe, where a very narrow road descends to the small port, Porís de Candelaria. The 3.7-kilometer road drops 700 meters in elevation, with gradients up to 30%—it was going to be intense! Indeed, the descent was scary, with the void right next to the very narrow road where passing was impossible except at a few rare spots. Everything went well—there was little traffic at this early hour. From the parking lot at the bottom, a path leads to Porís de Candelaria. It’s surprising to see this small fishing hamlet nestled in the shelter of an immense cave opening onto the sea, which was quite rough today. The sun, at this time of year, would appear late in the cave, which remained in shadow for much of the day. We returned via the same road, strolled through the small town of Puntagorda, and had lunch at El Jardín de los Naranjos restaurant—excellent meal.
Fishing hamlet of Candelaria
Saturday, February 24 The air was still cool, but the sun was beautiful. While Monique stayed home to rest, the three of us headed to the village of Las Tricias to hike the Buracas Caves trail. We left the car parked on the LP1 road and took the small paved road down to the sign marking the trail’s start. The signage for all the trails we took here, as in La Gomera, was very well done. The path descended steadily, then more steeply toward the caves where the island’s first inhabitants lived—some petroglyphs are still visible in certain caves. The path then climbed back up, passing magnificent dragon trees and more or less elaborate huts occupied by Germans who’ve lived here for many years. Back at Casa Barreros for some rest.
Sunday, February 25 The weather once again blessed us with a beautiful day. This morning, we visited the local produce market held on weekends in Puntagorda. You’ll find agricultural products, crafts, and food to keep you going. A little further on, there’s a glass viewpoint overlooking the barranco plunging toward the sea, with a view of the thrill-seekers trying the zip line right next to it. Lunch at Naranjos—definitely a good spot—with their shrimp and spice tagliatelle. Back home for an afternoon of relaxation.
Monday, February 26 We left Arecida under a cloudy sky. Driving up from Los Llanos de Aridane toward the east, an enormous cascade of clouds poured from the mountain peaks into the Los Llanos plain—very impressive. Arriving in Santa Cruz, we went for a stroll, did some last-minute shopping, then had a final good-quality paella at La Chalana on the paseo maritimo. We left the car in the parking lot and took the 5 PM Olsen ferry to Tenerife on a slightly choppy sea, but the ferry didn’t rock too much. Arriving at 7:15 PM, we dropped off our things near the port in our reserved apartment and went for dinner at Abordo—rubbery chipirones. A digestive stroll among the ever-increasing number of tourists in Los Cristianos—restaurants were packed to the brim, the season is in full swing here. Gone is the calm of La Gomera and La Palma, and the laid-back tourism of German hikers among whom a few French were hiding!
Tuesday, February 27 To make our homemade breakfast more enjoyable, we went to buy pastries at the local bakery, then took one last walk on the paseo along the beaches, mingling with the many mobility scooters driven by elderly or disabled people, joggers, and tourists. Last apéro near the bus station, then off to the airport. After a smooth 4-hour-30-minute flight, we arrived in Basel-Mulhouse at 10:20 PM.
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Conclusion A fantastic trip to two islands with magnificent and diverse nature, where landscapes range from desert-like to tropical depending on exposure to winds and clouds. Thanks to the many beautiful viewpoints, you can truly appreciate these exceptionally dynamic reliefs. A hiker’s paradise, the trails are all very well marked, though the choice of easy or moderate paths for "casual walkers" is quite limited. Another notable advantage, in our opinion, is that these islands are very lightly developed—you’ll hardly see any of those ugly hotel blocks that spoil the landscapes of some other Canary Islands. It’s true that the beaches on these two islands don’t meet traditional international tourism criteria: they’re small, with black sand, and often difficult to access. Special mention for the quality of the road network (except for a few small local roads), which seems brand new, well-paved, and well-signposted. We also enjoyed exceptional weather for February, with fewer than three days of gray or rainy weather out of 21.
Almost all the accommodations we chose met or exceeded our expectations, often at reasonable prices: an average of 98 € per night for an apartment or house with two bedrooms for four people.
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Tuesday, February 6 We left around 9 AM with our car, along with Pierre-Paul and Patricia, heading to the Bluepark parking lot in Bartenheim. As expected, we were awaited and left promptly for EuroAirport Basel. Took off at 12:25 PM for a 4-hour-15-minute flight under excellent conditions. Beautiful arrival in Tenerife with Teide in sight under a clear blue sky. Fifteen minutes later, we waited for bus No. 40 to Los Cristianos with quite a few other tourists, but we managed to find four seats. From the bus station, it was a 20-minute walk to our hotel. We checked into a lovely apartment for the four of us, complete with all the comforts. Outside, it was quite warm—at least 25°C! After dropping off our luggage, we went for a stroll. The immediate surroundings of the hotel held no interest for us: a modern, concrete area filled with hotels, bars, tourist agencies, and unappealing restaurants all offering the same bland international cuisine. Pat went to cool off at the pool, unfortunately overrun by loud, drunk English tourists. I took a walk to the paseo maritimo that leads to the port, skirting the seafront. The promenade was pleasant, but it could have been any seaside resort in the world—same old scene: a succession of bars with blaring music where many elderly people sipped cold beers waiting for the sunset, the backdrop a wall of resort-style hotels resembling rabbit hutches! Upon reaching the port, I scouted the route we’d take the next day to the Fred Olsen ferry. Back at the apartment, in the early evening, we looked for a non-touristy restaurant for dinner. Monique stopped a woman to ask her opinion! In this area, she told us, there’s no restaurant that serves Canarian or Spanish cuisine! The only place with decent restaurants is at the port. Off we went to the port, where we sat down at Al Bordo restaurant and ordered a seafood paella for four. Excellent, and at a very reasonable price (36 € for two). We returned to the hotel along the seafront.
Wednesday, February 7
Woke up at 6 AM. Had breakfast in the apartment with what we’d bought the day before at a supermarket. It was still dark when we left on foot toward the port, walking along the calm seafront at this early hour. Forty minutes later, we arrived and waited 10 minutes before the ferry docked. At 9:30 AM, we left the port of Los Cristianos for a 50-minute crossing on a calm sea under a beautiful blue sky. There were quite a few people on this large ferry, but many had no luggage, meaning they were visiting La Gomera for the day and would take the ferry back in the evening. Upon disembarking, we went straight to our rental car agency to pick up the car we’d booked online a few months earlier. It was a nice Peugeot 2008, spacious enough for the four of us and our luggage. We immediately took the beautiful road from San Sebastián that climbs directly into the mountains toward our rental in Vallehermoso. The road was in perfect condition—it seemed brand new, like all the others we’d take on this island later. This side of the island is very arid with little vegetation, and the terrain is particularly rugged, as it is throughout the island. We stopped at our first miradors, which would be followed by many more throughout our Canarian trip. Our first visit was to the small village of Agulo, perched on a promontory above the sea and at the foot of a high cliff. The village features typical Canarian houses with windows flush with the façade and black volcanic stone masonry on white or reddish-brown walls. The first recommended restaurant was already booked for a group, so we settled for the shaded terrace of the excellent El Alameda bar-restaurant. From Agulo, you can access the Abrante viewpoint via a winding road, where the view of Agulo, 600 meters below, is exceptional. A glass ledge over the void lets you test your fear of heights!
We drove to Vallehermoso to do our grocery shopping at the supermarket—a habit that would continue until the end of the trip. Our little house, "Casa rural El Encatadora," is located in a beautiful flower-filled valley a few kilometers west of Vallehermoso. Each of us had a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus a living room, kitchen, and a small terrace overlooking the quiet street at the valley’s end, which didn’t bother us at all.
Thursday, February 8 The good weather seemed to follow us since our arrival in the Canary Islands. This morning, we took the road—still as beautiful and new—toward Arure, high up to the west. The landscape was magnificent, with breathtaking glimpses of the sea far below. In Arure, we parked in front of Conchita’s bar, where a hike (Rother No. 30) starts toward two viewpoints: Alojera, which we reached after 45 minutes on a lovely path. Monique, tired from the first steep climb, stopped at the first viewpoint and hitchhiked back to Arure. Meanwhile, we continued toward the second viewpoint, Los Barranquillos, where the view of the surroundings was partially hidden by misty clouds rising from the sea. The entire mountain is sculpted by ancient, endless terraces climbing until the slope becomes too steep for construction—visible traces of the hard work of past inhabitants trying to survive in a harsh environment. We had a decent lunch at La Conchita bar, then drove to the small seaside town of Puerto la Caleta, sheltered by an immense cliff plunging into the sea. Black sand beach, rough sea—despite our encouragement, Pat didn’t dare to swim! As for the old village of Caleta, it’s perched on the mountainside, and visiting it requires climbing steep, stair-filled alleys to discover a few traditional houses. Back at the casa, dinner in, and card games...
VallehermosoFriday, February 9 This morning, the sky was overcast, and the peaks around us were shrouded in clouds. We took the same road as yesterday to hike Las Creces. Quickly gaining altitude, we entered a thick fog—visibility was very limited. We stopped at the Las Creces parking lot; visibility improved, and the sun wasn’t far off. The hike is entirely within a beautiful laurel forest, with the sun playing hide-and-seek, but it wasn’t cold despite the altitude. After finishing the loop trail, we decided to picnic—not there, as it was too chilly—but on Vallehermoso’s beach, where we found a nice picnic area sheltered by large black rocks. A short digestive walk on the surrounding hill to admire the little beach from above. Back in Vallehermoso, we did some grocery shopping, then tried to return to the casa—only to find ourselves locked out because we’d left the key in the lock inside! After several attempts and with the help of Yéli, a relative of the owner we called for help, we were finally able to get back in!
Saturday, February 10
It rained last night, and the sky remained overcast. Monique decided to rest this morning. PP, Pat, and I set off on the hike that starts from the house toward the Marichal reservoir. The sun wasn’t far off, and by 11 AM, it was fully out. The pleasant hike passed by many flower-filled gardens and orchards—orange, lemon, and mandarin trees in fruit. The path climbed gently toward the reservoir, where the view of the Cano rock dominating the landscape was magnificent. The last part of the climb was a bit tough, overgrown with lush vegetation, and the trail was slippery from last night’s rain. We descended via a different, much more pleasant path and returned to the casa just in time for lunch, prepared by Monique. This valley is rich with its many farmers and market gardeners who’ve cultivated the entire valley, taking advantage of the water flowing down from the mountain, captured upstream and redistributed through countless pipes snaking along the paths. Numerous tanks also store water during dry periods. The houses are scattered across both sides of the valley, and these colorful little homes add a beautiful touch to the landscape. The many palm trees give this valley a distinctly tropical feel—you could almost imagine yourself in the Caribbean. Add to that some salsa music drifting from a hut where farmers were working, and the picture is complete. A well-chilled beer apéro capped off a lovely morning. The afternoon was dedicated to rest, relaxation, reading, and games.
Sunday, February 11 The blue sky returned, though a few clouds still capped the highest peaks. Today, we visited Garajonay National Park, which covers the highest central mountains. Up there, we were above the clouds, and the panoramas from the various viewpoints were stunning: first, Cherelepin, accessible from the Laguna Grande parking lot, then Alto de Garajonay, offering an exceptional view of Teide—over 3,000 meters high—emerging from the clouds on Tenerife, far in the distance. We continued to the Los Roques viewpoints, then stopped for lunch at the Degollada de Peraza restaurant, where the view of the barranco was impressive. We descended toward San Sebastián and checked into our new lodging, La Cabezada, located in the countryside about 3 km above San Sebastián. It’s a small apartment adjacent to the owner’s, with a lovely terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Apéro, then dinner on our beautiful terrace.
Monday, February 12 This morning, we went down to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera: its old tower, main street with some beautiful traditional houses, and the Church of the Assumption. Back at the casa for lunch. In the afternoon, Pat, PP, and I set off on the short hike from San Sebastián beach to La Guancha beach. We drove down and parked on the beach. The path climbs along the hill overlooking San Sebastián, passes by the tall Christ statue dominating the landscape, and roughly follows the coast down to the isolated Guancha beach. A beautiful hike under a hot sun, and a swim was welcome, even if the beach and sea access weren’t very comfortable due to large pebbles and quickly deepening water. Apart from two nudist bathers, there was no one on this beach. We returned the same way.
Tuesday, February 13 Rest day. We went down to town to stroll and do some shopping. I took the opportunity to visit the parador, beautifully situated above the city in a lovely garden overlooking the port and town. Together, we went for a cuba libre at the "Cuba Libre" bar, then had lunch at Breñusca (mediocre paella!). Back at the casa, then we went back down to town to see a carnival parade, a "passacalles," which actually passed an hour earlier than scheduled. Oh well.
Wednesday, February 14 Each to their own program this morning. Pat went swimming at San Sebastián beach, Monique rested at the casa, and PP and I set off on the hike from Playa de Avalos to the Ermita de Guadalupe on Playa del Cangrejo. It wasn’t easy to find the right road or the parking spot, but we managed. The path seemed to have suffered landslides, according to a sign at the trailhead! We decided to check it out, ready to turn back if it seemed too dangerous. In the end, apart from one or two slightly tricky spots where we had to climb a pile of rocks, the trail remained passable, though a bit vertigo-inducing in places. The narrow path clings to very vertical cliffs nearly 300 meters above sea level! But what a magnificent view. At one point, the trail runs alongside a wall of basaltic pipes. We returned via the drivable track that parallels the trail a bit lower. Back at the house for lunch. In the late afternoon, we returned to town to attend the "Entierro de las Sardinas" (Burial of the Sardine), which closes the Canarian carnival festivities. While waiting, we strolled through the parador’s gardens and had mojitos in town. Around 9 PM, we heard the noise and cries of the mourners. The procession advanced, led by a large papier-mâché sardine on a float, surrounded by wailing mourners. The procession headed toward the sea, where the sardine was burned, and a mini fireworks display ended the procession. It was all very good-natured, and everyone had fun. We ended the evening with dinner at a good fish restaurant, El Pajar.
Entierro de la Sardina in San Sebastián de La GomeraThursday, February 15
Woke up at 5:15 AM. The only suitable ferry was at 7 AM, which would get us to La Palma by late morning rather than evening. We packed our bags, had breakfast, then headed to the port, left our rental car, and boarded the ferry to Tenerife, from where we’d continue to La Palma. Calm sea, beautiful sun—by 10:30 AM, we disembarked in La Palma. We picked up our car and immediately headed to our new apartment in Breña Alta. It’s a large apartment with a superb terrace facing the sea, fully equipped and very comfortable. The hosts recommended Casa Goyo restaurant, near the airport and close to us. It’s a restaurant with many small rooms, some of which can be reserved for families. The fish-based cuisine (chipirones, pulpo) was excellent, hearty, and reasonably priced. Since it’s in the airport’s flight path, we occasionally heard planes landing. Quick and efficient service. Afterward, we visited Santa Cruz de La Palma, which reminded us of the historic quarters of La Orotava in Tenerife or the capital of Gran Canaria.
Friday, February 16
Beautiful weather, blue sky. We headed to the San Bartolo viewpoint toward the northeast coast, then to the lovely village of San Andrés, which we explored. From there, we walked along the shore to the natural pools of Charco Azul, where we swam in the cool but "swimmable" sea. Back in San Andrés for lunch at the "San Andrés" restaurant on the beautiful church square. Very good fish-based meal. We got back in the car and continued along the north coast to the port of Espindola and the natural pools of Fajana near the Cumplida lighthouse. A fairly strong wind whipped up beautiful waves crashing onto the rocky coast in bursts of foam. Back in Santa Cruz, we stopped at the Mercadona supermarket to buy fresh shrimp for dinner.
San AndrésSaturday, February 17
Uniform blue sky, even on the heights. We took the beautiful road that winds up to the summit of the Caldera de Taburiente. Several viewpoints offer 360° views of the entire island and beyond: you can make out La Gomera, El Hierro, and, of course, Tenerife with the perfect triangle of Teide. We parked at the Los Andes viewpoint parking lot and started our hike to Pico de la Cruz along a trail following the ridge, offering superb views into the caldera. We got back in the car and passed by the Roque de los Muchachos astronomical complex, composed of numerous observatories, some with very aesthetic mirror telescopes. We hiked from the Roque de los Muchachos parking lot to the various viewpoints, always as impressive. Picnic on site, then back to Santa Cruz. We stopped by our car dealer because the oil warning light came on—better safe than sorry. The representative reassured us but preferred to give us a Fiat Cross SUV instead.
The Caldera de TaburienteSunday, February 18 The weather was a bit mixed, with cloudy patches. We set off to hike the Barranco de la Cuba de Galga. Unfortunately, the Los Tilos trail had been closed for several months due to a major landslide. The parking lot by the road was already quite full, and indeed, we crossed paths with many hikers along the way—it’s an easy hike with little elevation gain, which is rare here in La Palma! The beautiful path winds through a very narrow, deep gorge covered in lush tropical vegetation—you’d think you were in a Southeast Asian forest, especially with the humidity in the gorge bringing out earthy and floral scents. Halfway through, Monique turned back while the rest of us continued to the Cuba de Galga. A light drizzle accompanied us on the return. For lunch, we went to Chipi Chipi restaurant in the heights of Santa Cruz. The cool air forced us to leave the lovely terrace for the slightly noisy dining room. The meal was very good and hearty. Afternoon spent resting at our house.
La Cuba de la GalgaMonday, February 19 A few clouds still clung to the nearby mountain peaks. We headed south to Los Canarios. We stopped in front of the small San Antonio Abad church, where a path leads to the viewpoint in 15 minutes. Then we visited the San Antonio Volcano Interpretation Center and climbed to the viewpoint via the trail along the crater’s edge, offering a plunging view into the crater. Then PP, Pat, and I headed toward the Teneguía volcano but turned back given the remaining distance and the intense heat bearing down on us! Plus, the landscape was rather arid and not very interesting. We got back in the car and drove down to the salt flats at the island’s southern tip. The ocean crashes here in large waves, exploding against the volcanic rocks and feeding a "blowhole" carved into the rock. We stopped for drinks at the salt flats restaurant, then headed home.
The salt flats in FuencalienteTuesday, February 20 Beautiful weather with a few clouds clinging to the mountains, as usual. A relaxed morning since my parking reservation at La Cumbrecita didn’t start until 1 PM. It takes about 30 minutes from Santa Cruz to reach the valley floor via a beautiful but narrow road toward the end, though there’s very little traffic. Meanwhile, the clouds had disappeared, and the view from the La Cumbrecita viewpoint was superb. We recognized Pico de la Cruz in the distance, where we’d been a few days earlier. We then took the path leading to the Las Chozas viewpoint through a magnificent Canarian pine forest. We picnicked on site, then took the path to the Los Roques viewpoint. We returned the same way since the direct route was closed for construction. Back in Santa Cruz, we visited the Sanctuary of Las Nieves, with its beautiful golden Baroque altar.
Hike from La CumbrecitaWednesday, February 21 After packing our things and loading the car, we left Santa Cruz under a very blue sky for Los Llanos de Aridane, where we stopped to visit this lovely town. The Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios has a beautiful coffered ceiling and an original papier-mâché Christ statue from the 16th century. Around it, colorful old Canarian houses brighten the streets of the town center. We took the opportunity to stroll, do some shopping, and finally sat down at La Pergola restaurant for a mediocre lunch. We got back in the car to check into our new house in Arecida. On the way, we stopped at the Mirador del Time, which once again offered an impressive panorama, allowing us—for the first time—to see the damage caused by the Tajogaite volcano eruption in 2021. You can clearly see the still-smoking crater and the large black lava flow covering the landscape down to the sea. We really liked our new accommodation: a local house that’s been renovated on the heights of Arecida, not far from the Canarian pine forest. From several terraces, we have a 360° view of the sea and mountains. We even have a private pool! There are two beautiful, brand-new bedrooms, each with its own bathroom—the best. Plus, we’re on the GR 131 trail that runs along the Barranco de las Angustias toward the northeast.
Los Llanos de AridaneThursday, February 22 Once again, beautiful weather greeted us when we woke up. We started the GR 131 with the goal of reaching the Torre del Time viewpoint—about 400 meters of elevation gain. The path, quite steep at first, winds through a superb Canarian pine forest. A few viewpoints let you appreciate the sheer drop of the Barranco de las Angustias—watch out for vertigo! At the Torre del Time viewpoint, there’s a nearly 1,000-meter vertical drop. We returned via another path, the PLP1, which meanders first through this beautiful forest, then along lovely flower-filled gardens adjacent to beautiful properties that cascade from the forest down to the road serving these neighborhoods. This afternoon, we tried to get closer to the area devastated by the 2021 lava flows. Several roads are still closed or reserved for residents, while others—brand new—have been rebuilt to open up this densely populated and cultivated region. In some places, the lava flow slightly diverted, sparing some properties that logically should have disappeared. Now, they’re encircled by a massive cooled lava field. In other spots, twisted and charred metal scraps or greenhouse remains protrude from the lava—all that’s left of the former banana plantations. A little higher up, you can see the slightly smoking crater of Tajogaite, responsible for this disaster. Back to Casa Barreros.
View of Los Llanos and, in the background, the 2021 lava flowFriday, February 23
Though the sky was still blue, the temperature had dropped due to a chilly wind. By midday, it still rose to 22°C. Today, we headed north, specifically to the town of Tijarafe, where a very narrow road descends to the small port, Porís de Candelaria. The 3.7-kilometer road drops 700 meters in elevation, with gradients up to 30%—it was going to be intense! Indeed, the descent was scary, with the void right next to the very narrow road where passing was impossible except at a few rare spots. Everything went well—there was little traffic at this early hour. From the parking lot at the bottom, a path leads to Porís de Candelaria. It’s surprising to see this small fishing hamlet nestled in the shelter of an immense cave opening onto the sea, which was quite rough today. The sun, at this time of year, would appear late in the cave, which remained in shadow for much of the day. We returned via the same road, strolled through the small town of Puntagorda, and had lunch at El Jardín de los Naranjos restaurant—excellent meal.
Fishing hamlet of CandelariaSaturday, February 24 The air was still cool, but the sun was beautiful. While Monique stayed home to rest, the three of us headed to the village of Las Tricias to hike the Buracas Caves trail. We left the car parked on the LP1 road and took the small paved road down to the sign marking the trail’s start. The signage for all the trails we took here, as in La Gomera, was very well done. The path descended steadily, then more steeply toward the caves where the island’s first inhabitants lived—some petroglyphs are still visible in certain caves. The path then climbed back up, passing magnificent dragon trees and more or less elaborate huts occupied by Germans who’ve lived here for many years. Back at Casa Barreros for some rest.
Sunday, February 25 The weather once again blessed us with a beautiful day. This morning, we visited the local produce market held on weekends in Puntagorda. You’ll find agricultural products, crafts, and food to keep you going. A little further on, there’s a glass viewpoint overlooking the barranco plunging toward the sea, with a view of the thrill-seekers trying the zip line right next to it. Lunch at Naranjos—definitely a good spot—with their shrimp and spice tagliatelle. Back home for an afternoon of relaxation.
Monday, February 26 We left Arecida under a cloudy sky. Driving up from Los Llanos de Aridane toward the east, an enormous cascade of clouds poured from the mountain peaks into the Los Llanos plain—very impressive. Arriving in Santa Cruz, we went for a stroll, did some last-minute shopping, then had a final good-quality paella at La Chalana on the paseo maritimo. We left the car in the parking lot and took the 5 PM Olsen ferry to Tenerife on a slightly choppy sea, but the ferry didn’t rock too much. Arriving at 7:15 PM, we dropped off our things near the port in our reserved apartment and went for dinner at Abordo—rubbery chipirones. A digestive stroll among the ever-increasing number of tourists in Los Cristianos—restaurants were packed to the brim, the season is in full swing here. Gone is the calm of La Gomera and La Palma, and the laid-back tourism of German hikers among whom a few French were hiding!
Tuesday, February 27 To make our homemade breakfast more enjoyable, we went to buy pastries at the local bakery, then took one last walk on the paseo along the beaches, mingling with the many mobility scooters driven by elderly or disabled people, joggers, and tourists. Last apéro near the bus station, then off to the airport. After a smooth 4-hour-30-minute flight, we arrived in Basel-Mulhouse at 10:20 PM.
THE END
Conclusion A fantastic trip to two islands with magnificent and diverse nature, where landscapes range from desert-like to tropical depending on exposure to winds and clouds. Thanks to the many beautiful viewpoints, you can truly appreciate these exceptionally dynamic reliefs. A hiker’s paradise, the trails are all very well marked, though the choice of easy or moderate paths for "casual walkers" is quite limited. Another notable advantage, in our opinion, is that these islands are very lightly developed—you’ll hardly see any of those ugly hotel blocks that spoil the landscapes of some other Canary Islands. It’s true that the beaches on these two islands don’t meet traditional international tourism criteria: they’re small, with black sand, and often difficult to access. Special mention for the quality of the road network (except for a few small local roads), which seems brand new, well-paved, and well-signposted. We also enjoyed exceptional weather for February, with fewer than three days of gray or rainy weather out of 21.
Almost all the accommodations we chose met or exceeded our expectations, often at reasonable prices: an average of 98 € per night for an apartment or house with two bedrooms for four people.
All photos can be viewed by clicking this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/G44pPk4g9PW1rNzg8
Allemagne: train Fribourg - Francfort English translation pending
hello à tous..
je pars le 03/09 de Francfort pour Buenos Aires.. j'habite entre colmar et mulhouse et compte prendre le train à Freibourg (seulement à 20 minutes de chez moi) en Allemagne pour rallier directement l'aéroport de Francfort. Deux questions :
1. le nom de la gare située sous l'aéroport de Francfort est-il bien " Frankfurt Main Flughafen" ?
2. en prenant un trajet Freiburg - Francfort, le site nous met systématiquement un stop et changement de train à Mannheim, le stop ne durant que 8 à 10 minutes ? est-ce correct ? a-t-on le temps de changer de train ? je pensais que le train Freiburg - Francfort était direct..
merci pour votre aide les Voyageforumistes..
Poca
je pars le 03/09 de Francfort pour Buenos Aires.. j'habite entre colmar et mulhouse et compte prendre le train à Freibourg (seulement à 20 minutes de chez moi) en Allemagne pour rallier directement l'aéroport de Francfort. Deux questions :
1. le nom de la gare située sous l'aéroport de Francfort est-il bien " Frankfurt Main Flughafen" ?
2. en prenant un trajet Freiburg - Francfort, le site nous met systématiquement un stop et changement de train à Mannheim, le stop ne durant que 8 à 10 minutes ? est-ce correct ? a-t-on le temps de changer de train ? je pensais que le train Freiburg - Francfort était direct..
merci pour votre aide les Voyageforumistes..
Poca
Où trouver les topos guides Eurovélo 6 vers l'Allemagne à Bâle English translation pending
Je cherche une boutique à Bâle ou à Mulhouse où je pourrais acheter les topos guides de l'Euro vélo 6 vers l'Allemagne.
Je pars dans quelques jours et je n'ai donc pas le temps de commander par internet.
Merci!
Merci!
Eurovélo 6 en partant de Dôle ou Mulhouse English translation pending
avec une copine on voudrait faire une partie de l 'euro vélo6 en partant de Dôle ou même de Mulhouse, on aimerait faire environ 600 km on n 'est pas à 100km près!).. ca nous mènerait jusqu'à ou?? Nous partons avec notre tente, est ce facile de demander à planter notre tente chez les locaux? Départ prévu début juillet 2014
Merci
Marianne
Trajet et transport Strasbourg - aéroport de Bale Mulhouse? English translation pending
Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
ben voillà, ma question est toute simple, comment relier directement Strasbourg à l'aéroport de Bale Mulhouse le plus directement possible ? On peut faire : train jusqu'à Bâle puis navette vers l'aéroport, ou Eurolines vers Bâle puis navette vers l'aéroportmais y at'il quelque chose de direct entre Strasbourg et l'aéroport de Bale Mulhouse ?
Merci à tous et BONNE ANNEE
ben voillà, ma question est toute simple, comment relier directement Strasbourg à l'aéroport de Bale Mulhouse le plus directement possible ? On peut faire : train jusqu'à Bâle puis navette vers l'aéroport, ou Eurolines vers Bâle puis navette vers l'aéroportmais y at'il quelque chose de direct entre Strasbourg et l'aéroport de Bale Mulhouse ?
Merci à tous et BONNE ANNEE
Nombre de kilomètres de Mulhouse à Budapest? English translation pending
Bonjour,
nous partirons entre Mulhouse (ou Bâle) jusqu'à Budapest en juin. Nous tablons sur une distance de 1600 km environ. Avons nous misé juste?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses!
nous partirons entre Mulhouse (ou Bâle) jusqu'à Budapest en juin. Nous tablons sur une distance de 1600 km environ. Avons nous misé juste?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses!
Danube: meilleur parcours à vélo? English translation pending
Bonjour,
je dispose de 10jours au mois d'octobre pour réaliser un bout du parcours du Danube en velo couché. Lequel choisir?
J'ai un tricycle (vélo couché, 3roues, prend bcp de place, ...)ayant des pb d'équilibre. Est-ce possible de prendre un train ou un bus avec?
J'habite à Nice: quelles sont les meilleurs moyens de transport pour s'y rendre, et surtout par quelle partie commencer?
Merci de vos réponses!
je dispose de 10jours au mois d'octobre pour réaliser un bout du parcours du Danube en velo couché. Lequel choisir?
J'ai un tricycle (vélo couché, 3roues, prend bcp de place, ...)ayant des pb d'équilibre. Est-ce possible de prendre un train ou un bus avec?
J'habite à Nice: quelles sont les meilleurs moyens de transport pour s'y rendre, et surtout par quelle partie commencer?
Merci de vos réponses!
Lyon ou Charles-de-Gaulle? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je me propose de retourner en France et de louer une voiture en achat-rachat (TT). Je l'ai déjà fait en passant par Charles-de Gaulle, et je me suis égaré lors du retour de la voiture.
Est-ce plus facile à Lyon?
Merci
Je me propose de retourner en France et de louer une voiture en achat-rachat (TT). Je l'ai déjà fait en passant par Charles-de Gaulle, et je me suis égaré lors du retour de la voiture.
Est-ce plus facile à Lyon?
Merci
Prix des trains Bucarest (Roumanie) - Bâle (Suisse) et campings sur l'Eurovélo 6? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous envisageons partir de Bale pour aller jusqu'à Bucarest ou un peu moins si manque de temps. Nous voudrions revenir en train Bucarest -Bale ou Mulhouse.Est-ce que certains d'entre vous l'ont déjà fait ? nous aimerions avoir une idée du prix et également savoir si pb pour transport des vélos. Par ailleurs si certains d'entre vous connaissent des camping sur l'eurovélà6 sympas et pas cher entre Bâle et Bucarest, nous sommes très intéressés. Enfin, tout renseignemt sur l'eurovélo6 nous intéresse. Et notamment, pour ceux qui l'ont fait, je suis inquiète car j'ai peur que ce soit ennuyeux. Je me demande même si en fait, nous suivrons l'eurovélo6 ou bien si nous quitterons cette route pour faire notre propre itinéraire.
merci pour votre aide
Aller en train à Florence à partir de l'Alsace? English translation pending
bonjour,
je suis nouvelle et je cherche le moyen le plus rapide et le moins aussi bien sûr pour aller à Florence à partir de Strasbourg ou de Mulhouse.
Quelqu'un peut-il me donner un bon plan... par l'Allemagne ? mais j'ai du mal à trouver. Alors si quelqu'un a une expérience, je lui serais vraiment reconnaissante.
Par après il y a aussi la question de l'hôtel... mais le moyen pour y aller est pour l'instant le plus important
merci à tous😉
Céline
Recherche camion pour Cologne autour du 28 juin English translation pending
nous sommes 2 femmes (plus toutes jeunes) , on projette de faire Cologne à la suisse le long du Rhin en vélo (eurovélo15) , mais on cherche un camion pour nous emmener toutes les 2 avec nos 2 vélos. le 28 ou le 29 juin.. à partir de Cherbourg ou Caen ou dans le coin... le retour autour du 9 ou 10 juillet en partant de Bâle ou Mulhouse
merci beaucoup...
Hébergement chez l'habitant dans la région de Nauplie et hôtel à Athènes en mai 2010 (avec enfants) English translation pending
bonjour,
je cherche une location chez l'habitant dans la région de Nauplie du 9 au 13 mai 2010, pour une famille de 2 adultes et deux enfants.Je cherche sur internet mais c'est une vraie jungle et j'ai bien du mal à être sure pour trouver un endroit sympathique pour ma famille.
On aimerait visiter cette région de la Grèce en voiture de location, et aller voir une ile ou deux ( si le temps nous le permet), et pourquoi pas aller à Olympie. On termine notre séjour sur Athènes en Hotel, si quelqu'un en connait un sympa pour 4 avec salle de bain et parking.
Si vous pouvez nous aiguiller, je vous en remercie, car j'ai déjà passé plusieurs heures sur internet à chercher et ce n'est vraiment pas facile. Beaucoup de personnes notament sur sur ce forum dise qu'on peut aller sans réserver, si j'y allais seule avec mon mari ca ne nous aurait pas déranger mais nos enfants sont un peu jeune, bébé de 18 mois avec nous. Je préfère avoir un pied à terre avant d'arriver.
merci pour vos réponses
je cherche une location chez l'habitant dans la région de Nauplie du 9 au 13 mai 2010, pour une famille de 2 adultes et deux enfants.Je cherche sur internet mais c'est une vraie jungle et j'ai bien du mal à être sure pour trouver un endroit sympathique pour ma famille.
On aimerait visiter cette région de la Grèce en voiture de location, et aller voir une ile ou deux ( si le temps nous le permet), et pourquoi pas aller à Olympie. On termine notre séjour sur Athènes en Hotel, si quelqu'un en connait un sympa pour 4 avec salle de bain et parking.
Si vous pouvez nous aiguiller, je vous en remercie, car j'ai déjà passé plusieurs heures sur internet à chercher et ce n'est vraiment pas facile. Beaucoup de personnes notament sur sur ce forum dise qu'on peut aller sans réserver, si j'y allais seule avec mon mari ca ne nous aurait pas déranger mais nos enfants sont un peu jeune, bébé de 18 mois avec nous. Je préfère avoir un pied à terre avant d'arriver.
merci pour vos réponses
Emmener son vélo par train en Slovénie English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Nous avons pour projet de partir en aout avec un ami faire la slovénie à vélo. L'idée est de partir en train et de faire une boucle à partir de Ljubjana (la capitale). Aucun soucis pour aller en train jusqu'à Ljubjana, mais partant de Grenoble, nous ne pouvons emmener les vélos que jusqu'à Chambery ... 🤪 En pratique grenoble - chambery se fait en TER donc pas de problème pour le vélo, mais ensuite, la traversée de l'italie, donc chambery - milan - triestes - ljubjana se fait en pandolino, et les vélos n'y seraient pas autorisés. La charmante hotesse SNCF m'a aussi précisé qu'avec vigipirate, le plan rouge, etc, ils vérifiaient tous les bagages et donc qu'il n'y avait vraiment pas moyen de tenter de monter avec les vélos. Avez vous des idées ? eu à gérer ce problème ?
Merci d'avance pour votre aide ;-)
Thom
Nous avons pour projet de partir en aout avec un ami faire la slovénie à vélo. L'idée est de partir en train et de faire une boucle à partir de Ljubjana (la capitale). Aucun soucis pour aller en train jusqu'à Ljubjana, mais partant de Grenoble, nous ne pouvons emmener les vélos que jusqu'à Chambery ... 🤪 En pratique grenoble - chambery se fait en TER donc pas de problème pour le vélo, mais ensuite, la traversée de l'italie, donc chambery - milan - triestes - ljubjana se fait en pandolino, et les vélos n'y seraient pas autorisés. La charmante hotesse SNCF m'a aussi précisé qu'avec vigipirate, le plan rouge, etc, ils vérifiaient tous les bagages et donc qu'il n'y avait vraiment pas moyen de tenter de monter avec les vélos. Avez vous des idées ? eu à gérer ce problème ?
Merci d'avance pour votre aide ;-)
Thom
Jonction entre Mulhouse et Kembs ou Bâle (à vélo) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je compte emprunter l'EV6 de Nevers vers l'ouest, sans but précis mais j'espère quand même arriver au moins en Allemagne.
Je commence à regarder un petit peu l'itinéraire sur francevelotourisme mais entre Mulhouse et Kembs il n'y a pas d'itinéraire proposé.
Auriez-vous d'autres sources ?
Et bien évidemment si vous avez des conseils concernant cette piste, n'hésitez pas, je suis preneuse.
Merci!
Merci!
L'AST ou quand une compagnie aérienne fait n'importe quoi English translation pending
j'ai hésité avant d'ouvrir ce sujet qui va encore à coup sur partir en live et ouvrir la boite à fantasmes mais c'est une anecdote qui en dit long sur les libertés que prennent certaines compagnies dans l'appréciation des lois .
pour plusieurs raisons ; personnelles et professionnelles vécues ; je suis pourtant un fervent partisan de l'AST mais là je pense qu'EASYJET a fait fort .
mon fils est étudiant à Lausanne et prend régulièrement des vols A/R Genève / Barcelone ou Geneve / Toulouse en fonction des tarifs et horaires .
la semaine dernière ; il emportait exceptionnellement et au dernier moment un bagage de soute et a donc du faire la queue pour l'enregistrement ; habituellement nous le laissons une fois le filtre de sécurité passé mais cette fois ci nous avons donc patienté avec lui et bien nous en a pris . l'aimable jeune fille du comptoir d'enregistrement lui demande sa CNI pour ajouter le bagage et ho surprise ; elle lui demande en plus une AST .... en présence de ses 2 parents 🤪 il explique a la zélée demoiselle qu'il fait un A/R par mois et lui montre même sa carte d'étudiant et ajoute avec une pointe d'ironie en nous regardant qu'il quitte le territoire national avec notre accord . que nenni ; elle nous oblige à remplir en catastrophe une AST . voyant l'heure de l'embarquement arriver et le monde derrière nous je cède donc
je garde le meilleurs pour la fin ; mon fils sera majeur dans une semaine ...😏
certes elle a voulu appliquer stricto sensu la législation en vigueur et ses collègues avec qui j'ai pris le temps de discuter après étaient un peu gênés mais plus qu'un excès de zèle je vois surtout un manque de discernement et de jugeote ou une formation appliquée un peu trop sur la jugulaire surtout qu'elle outrepassait allègrement ses attributions .
pour plusieurs raisons ; personnelles et professionnelles vécues ; je suis pourtant un fervent partisan de l'AST mais là je pense qu'EASYJET a fait fort .
mon fils est étudiant à Lausanne et prend régulièrement des vols A/R Genève / Barcelone ou Geneve / Toulouse en fonction des tarifs et horaires .
la semaine dernière ; il emportait exceptionnellement et au dernier moment un bagage de soute et a donc du faire la queue pour l'enregistrement ; habituellement nous le laissons une fois le filtre de sécurité passé mais cette fois ci nous avons donc patienté avec lui et bien nous en a pris . l'aimable jeune fille du comptoir d'enregistrement lui demande sa CNI pour ajouter le bagage et ho surprise ; elle lui demande en plus une AST .... en présence de ses 2 parents 🤪 il explique a la zélée demoiselle qu'il fait un A/R par mois et lui montre même sa carte d'étudiant et ajoute avec une pointe d'ironie en nous regardant qu'il quitte le territoire national avec notre accord . que nenni ; elle nous oblige à remplir en catastrophe une AST . voyant l'heure de l'embarquement arriver et le monde derrière nous je cède donc
je garde le meilleurs pour la fin ; mon fils sera majeur dans une semaine ...😏
certes elle a voulu appliquer stricto sensu la législation en vigueur et ses collègues avec qui j'ai pris le temps de discuter après étaient un peu gênés mais plus qu'un excès de zèle je vois surtout un manque de discernement et de jugeote ou une formation appliquée un peu trop sur la jugulaire surtout qu'elle outrepassait allègrement ses attributions .
Billet d'avion retour de Pékin après le Transsibérien: achat en France ou à Pékin? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous!
Je me rendrai cet été (juin-juillet) à Pékin via le transsibérien et transmongolien (2 semaines en Russie, 1 semaine en Mongolie);
Je m'y prends certainement un peu tôt, mais j'aurais voulu savoir s'il était selon vous plus judicieux de prendre mon billet d'avion retour Pékin/Francfort (ou Bâle) par internet/en France avant le départ, ou s'il est possible et peut être plus avantageux de le prendre dans une agence directement à Pékin (sachant que je prévoit 3 semaines, peut être plus, de vadrouille en Chine entre l'arrivée à Pékin et le retour) ?
Merci!
Marie
Je me rendrai cet été (juin-juillet) à Pékin via le transsibérien et transmongolien (2 semaines en Russie, 1 semaine en Mongolie);
Je m'y prends certainement un peu tôt, mais j'aurais voulu savoir s'il était selon vous plus judicieux de prendre mon billet d'avion retour Pékin/Francfort (ou Bâle) par internet/en France avant le départ, ou s'il est possible et peut être plus avantageux de le prendre dans une agence directement à Pékin (sachant que je prévoit 3 semaines, peut être plus, de vadrouille en Chine entre l'arrivée à Pékin et le retour) ?
Merci!
Marie
Travailler à Bâle: bonne idée? (Suisse) English translation pending
Bonjour,
J'habite dans le Sud de la France depuis 5 ans, j'ai passé qqles mois aux US l'an dernier grâce à mon job. Et je me vois proposer un poste à Bâle en Suisse allemande (dans une autre boîte). Je vais aller passer 2, 3 jours sur place pour me rendre compte de l'ambiance, mais qqun pourrait-il me donner ses impressions sur cette région. Je n'y connais personne, parle très peu allemand ; je me demande si la vie sociale est riche, s'il est facile d'établir des liens solides, si les gens sont accueillants? Je n'ai pas d'enfant, donc un moyen de socialiser en moins. Je pourrais aussi opter pour la vie frontalière côté français, ce qui me pose exactement les mêmes questions sur l'Alsace?! En gros je tourne en rond.... Quand je me suis installée dans le Sud de la France il y a 5 ans, c'était très très difficile au début, j'ai failli refaire mes bagages. Je ne voudrais pas revivre le même désenchantement ... Merci !!
Razade.
J'habite dans le Sud de la France depuis 5 ans, j'ai passé qqles mois aux US l'an dernier grâce à mon job. Et je me vois proposer un poste à Bâle en Suisse allemande (dans une autre boîte). Je vais aller passer 2, 3 jours sur place pour me rendre compte de l'ambiance, mais qqun pourrait-il me donner ses impressions sur cette région. Je n'y connais personne, parle très peu allemand ; je me demande si la vie sociale est riche, s'il est facile d'établir des liens solides, si les gens sont accueillants? Je n'ai pas d'enfant, donc un moyen de socialiser en moins. Je pourrais aussi opter pour la vie frontalière côté français, ce qui me pose exactement les mêmes questions sur l'Alsace?! En gros je tourne en rond.... Quand je me suis installée dans le Sud de la France il y a 5 ans, c'était très très difficile au début, j'ai failli refaire mes bagages. Je ne voudrais pas revivre le même désenchantement ... Merci !!
Razade.
Trouver une adresse de livraison près de Friburg English translation pending
Bonjour,
Quelqu'un connaitrait-il une adresse pour se faire livrer des produits en allemagne vers freiburg ou bale/mulhouse autre qu'une poste restante?
Merci a tous
Quelqu'un connaitrait-il une adresse pour se faire livrer des produits en allemagne vers freiburg ou bale/mulhouse autre qu'une poste restante?
Merci a tous
Billet d'avion pour la Turquie English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je cherche un vol sec pour la Turquie au mois d'août au départ de Strasbourg, Bale-Mulhouse, ou d'Allemagne.. éventuellement de Paris..
J'ai trouvé un aller retour Strasbourg (bus jusqu'à Frankfort) - Istanbul à 325 €..
Avis aux experts... Qu'en pensez vous? Est-ce que je peux trouver encore moins cher? sachant que la ville d'arrivée à peu d'importance pour moi puisque je pense bouger pas mal une fois sur place.. Au prix où est le billet je me dépèche de réserver ou j'attends la dernière minute??
Merci d'avance pour vos avis éclairés.. ;)
Quel hôtel choisir à Djerba? English translation pending
bonjour,
je cherche un hotel pour nous 2adultes avec 4enf. a djerba avec piscine et miniclub a prix adorable.
qui pourra me dire ou on peut passer des bonne vacances pend. 3 semaines entre juillet et aout?
🙂 MERCI
je cherche un hotel pour nous 2adultes avec 4enf. a djerba avec piscine et miniclub a prix adorable.
qui pourra me dire ou on peut passer des bonne vacances pend. 3 semaines entre juillet et aout?
🙂 MERCI