A walk from Vilaflor to La Centinela

Cyberhiker · #1 (**permalink**) 31-07-08, 07:27

For anyone who fancies a hike, I am planning to walk from Vilaflor to La Centinela mirador/restaurant on Friday 22nd August. As the walk is linear, the meet-up will be at the 342 bus stop at Los Cristianos. The bus goes at around 09.30am so you will need to be there a little before this time. We will then return to Los Cristianos from La Centinela by bus at the end of the walk. The walk is nearly all downhill until near the end at Tamaide, from where there are three barrancos to cross, so we will have to climb out of each of these. However, the total amount of climbing is only around 150 mtrs. After the biggest climb, La Centinela restaurant is reached at the end of the walk, so we can have a drink etc. and take in the spectacular outlook from the mirador. The walk is a mixture of country roads and old cobbled caminos, initially passing through Vilaflor then pine forests, from where we will have good restrospective views of the high mountains. Once free of the pine trees, one of the highlights of the walk is the ever-expanding view of the south coast and also the view from La Centinela mirador. The walk should take around 3.5 to 4 hours and is around 8 miles long. Please let me know if you are interested in coming along.

torrenter · #2 (**permalink**) 31-07-08, 10:27

This looks like a good one - count me in!

Periklês · #3 (**permalink**) 31-07-08, 12:29

Please count me in. If @torrenter can do it, so can I

Cyberhiker · #4 (**permalink**) 21-08-08, 12:25

It looks as though there will be five of us tomorrow with the possibility of a sixth, if we are joined by Dave. He doesn't know if he can make it for certain because of work committments. The five are myself, Mrs.Hiker, Torrenter, Imablue, Perikles. See you at the bus stop tomorrow morning.

torrenter · #5 (**permalink**) 21-08-08, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perikles

Please count me in. If @torrenter can do it, so can I

Everyone else links I am being modest about my fitness and walking ability, but you know the truth

See you tomorrow..

macbee48 · #6 (**permalink**) 21-08-08, 17:25

Damn it. A walk with no mountains and I can't be there.

Enjoy it guys.

Cyberhiker · #7 (**permalink**) 21-08-08, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by macbee48

Damn it. A walk with no mountains and I can't be there.

Enjoy it guys.

Thanks, we will.

I'm sure Torrenter's pictures will make it seem as though you were there.

torrenter · #8 (**permalink**) 23-08-08, 11:29

Excellent walk. Mostly downhill as promised, but with a sting at the tail!

I'll post the pps as soon as I get the pics together.

Thanks again "metal legs" @cyberhiker

Periklês · #9 (**permalink**) 23-08-08, 12:16

I'm sorry I just couldn't face the idea of the walk during a Sirocco - I'm sure I would have died. Not only that, we had curry on Thursday evening, and that was really bad planning.

Next time perhaps?

Cyberhiker · #10 (**permalink**) 01-09-08, 07:25

Here's a link to few photo's taken on the walk:

Picasa Web Albums - Cyberhiker - Vilaflor to L...

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