Pico de la Zarza ascent, Fuerteventura.

[PauloUK77]

I started this walk from the Ventura Shopping centre which is on the main road between Esquinzo and Morro Jable. The streets leading behind this shopping centre eventually lead to a path/minor road which is signposted for Pico de la Zarza.
The walk itself is a long out and back with the only steeper sections on the final ascent. For the most part it is a gradual climb but effort is still required due to the heat.
On the day I climbed the best views where on the way up and on descent. When I topped out I was in thick cloud but that was refreshing after the heat from earlier.
It is well worth doing if you are ever in this area and made a change from relaxing next to the pool with beer in hand.

Morro Jable lighthouse.

Joining the path behind and up the hill from the Ventura Shopping Centre.

A large quarry can be seen way below on the first section.

The path heads way into the distance with Pico de la Zarza.

Taking a look back.

Lots of wild Goats live on the slopes.

Clouds closing in.

Looking back from higher up.

You have to go through this gate to reach the final part.

The summit, which if wasn't in cloud would be scary due to a 2000ft drop on the other side.