Everything on the little island of El Hierro is peace and calm. You're immediately enveloped in a magical embrace of inner awareness and calm amongst its beautiful volcanic scenery, the green of its lush forests and its spectacular sea beds, which have made the island a paradise for divers from all over the world. The short distances invite you to take a few hours to wander around El Hierro, peacefully enjoying the friendliness of the people, the flavour of the gastronomy and the extraordinary landscapes. Everywhere in this singular island territory – declared in its entirety a UNESCO biosphere reserve– there is a special atmosphere with spectacular views, such as that seen from the La Peña viewing point, at a height of 1.5 km above a sharp and striking fault. Below it, an immense plain covered in vineyards and orchards rolls down to the ocean, creating an image so beautiful that it is not easily forgotten. From La Peña, you can also make out the Salmor Rocks, a sanctuary for giant lizards (endemic to the island) that has a recovery centre for ensuring their survival as a species. Ready to discover the secret of the Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands' Secret
Swimming amongst volcanic rocks and strolling along beside the sea with your family
Swimming amongst volcanic rocks and strolling along beside the sea with your family
A short car-drive of less than 30 minutes is enough to take you from Puerto de La Estaca to the area of natural pools in La Maceta at the coast in the spectacular El Golfo Valley. This bathing area combines sun, lava and sea comfortably and pleasantly, protected from the waves. Perfect for all ages. Furthermore, it has lots of parking and services such as showers and sunshades and also a bar service.
Walk to the smallest hotel in the world
A perfectly adapted and signposted trail starts in La Maceta, running along over a wooden boardwalk with benches and little viewing points from which you can contemplate the magnificent scenery afforded by this island where the sea crashes and the Salmor Rocks can be seen. At the end of the trail (which is about 2 km long), the visitor comes across a pretty building containing what was considered the smallest hotel in the world.
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Excursion to Charco Azul
Charco Azul is a truly amazing caprice of nature, where the volcanic energy of the island of El Hierro and the ocean that bathes its coasts have created a bathing area with turquoise waters. For the cruise-goer who loves nature areas and swimming in the sea, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Swimming inside a volcanic cave
Access to this hidden treasure on El Hierro is not complicated. From the boat, only a short journey of less than 30 km by road separates the cruise-goer from this place. Once there, you simply go down some safe steps to get past the steep drop (which you'll also have to go up on the way back). Once at El Charco, there is a comfortable wooden solarium in addition to the experience that allows you to swim inside a little volcanic grotto or under the blue Canary Island sky. .
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