Hiking the GR131: Why I almost regretted La Gomera

I was not expecting 30°C heat in October! La Gomera is beautiful, but the GR131 across this island turned into one of the hottest, most gruelling hikes I’ve ever done in the Canary Islands. Join me as I tackle stage 5 of the 560km GR131 trek. From abandoned picnic spots and dried-up water taps to prehistoric forests and steep ravines, this solo hike pushed me much further than I expected. Is La Gomera a hidden paradise or a hiker’s nightmare? Watch to find out. Check out my other GR131 stages: Lanzarote:    • Ultralight hiking 44 miles across Lanzarot...   Fuerteventura:    • 96 miles solo hiking across Fuerteventura ...   Gran Canaria:    • Solo hiking 48 miles across Gran Canaria |...   Tenerife:    • Ultralight hiking 60 miles across Tenerife...   Likes are always welcome 👍 Comments are always answered ✍️ Subscriptions are always appreciated 🙌 If you'd like to support my next adventure, a coffee is always gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/jonnodoesstuff