El Hierro at your leisure

Who is it for?

Directed to local culture, geology, history and nature lovers who want an organized trip combining guided walking excursions with the freedom to discover the island at your leisure … We provide a rental car to continue exploring the island when you finish the daily walks and you can choose between different types of accommodation.

Why El Hierro?

The environmental heritage and its peculiar beauty; hundreds of visible volcanic cones and spectacular lava fields; the shocking views; natural pools molded by the strength of the Atlantic Ocean; the trails, witnesses of a past still alive; the tranquility of their villages; the hospitality of its people; their artisans; traditional cuisine and excellent wines; The Biodiversity…

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at the airport/port, welcome, rental car delivery and transfer to accommodation.

Day 2: The Route of the Water

San Andrés – La Albarrada – El Garoé – Valverde (9 km, +150 -500, 4 hours)
Past, present and future of the water in the island of El Hierro … from San Andrés, walking past El Garoé and its water tanks, the forest of Valverde, the Hidro-Eolic Plant … till the arrival at “La Villa”.

MEETING POINT: VALVERDE 9.30.

Afternoon at your leisure…

Day 3: The Route of the Viewpoints

La Llanía – Mirador de Fireba – Timbarombo – Mirador de Isora (9 km, +200 -600, 4 horas)
From the Mirador de La Llanía with its incredible views of El Golfo … discovering the enchanted forest … walking between hidden volcanoes and the pastures of the Nisdafe Plateau … until we reach the Mirador de Isora and its shocking views of Las Playas.

MEETING POINT: SAN ANDRÉS 9.30.

Afternoon at your leisure…

Day 4: The Route of Malpaso

Hoya del Morcillo – Cruz de los Reyes – Malpaso – Hoya del Pino (10 km, +550 –550, 5 hours)
A walk between Hoya del Morcillo and Hoya del Pino, through forests of Canary Pine and Fayal Brezal and passing by the highest peak of the island, the Malpaso.

MEETING POINT: THE MORCILLO 9.30.

Afternoon at your leisure…

Day 5: The Route of “Las Sabinas”

Sabinosa – Mirador de Bascos – El Sabinar – Lomo Negro (9 km, +550 -500, 5 hours)
Junipers with incredible forms shaped by the Trade Winds … walking from Sabinosa, passing by the Mirador de Bascos and the enchanted forest of Sabinar, … till the arrival at the Lomo Negro viewpoint.

MEETING POINT: TIGADAY 9.30.

Afternoon at your leisure…

Day 6: The Route of the Volcanos

El Pinar – Los Roques – El Tacorón (8 km, +50 -750, 3 hours)
A geological approach walking between the volcanic cones forming the “Lajiales” lava flows, one of the most significant natural landscapes of the youngest island of the archipelago.

MEETING POINT: EL PINAR 9.30.

Afternoon at your leisure…

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to the airport/port and departure.

Details

Minimum: 2 people
Difficulty:   medium
Total distance: 45 km
3/5 hours daily walks
Trails: rocky bottoms and sections in loose volcanic materials; dirt tracks.

Material needed

It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing (layered, that is, protect our body from possible weather conditions and keep it dry at all times by combining three different types of garments), comfortable and strong boots, raincoat, fine fleece lining and / or thick (depending on the season), hat, backpack, trekking poles, canteen, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, first aid kit.

Cost

from € 655 p.p. taxes included (example with 6 night stay at Apartments Los Verodes in El Golfo)

It includes:
Accommodation, 6 nights without breakfast; Rental car with all risk insurance; 5 thematic hiking routes with local guide; All entrances to the Interpretation Centers; Accident insurance for hiking activities.

MORE INFORMATION AND / OR RESERVATIONS

Call 0034 649650913; send an email to atlantidea@hotmail.com