Hike & Dive
Who is it for?
Aimed at fans of local culture, geology, history and nature who want an organized trip combining self guided hiking and 6 dives with the freedom to discover the island “at your own pace” … You will have a rental car to follow exploring El Hierro when walks and dives are over and you can choose between different types of accommodation.
Why?
Hundreds of visible volcanic cones and spectacular lava fields; thrilling views; the trails, witnesses of a past still alive; the traditional cuisine and fine wines; the ocean biodiversity; the temperature of the sea between 19º and 23º and the visibility close to 50 meters …
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome at the airport / port, rental car delivery and transfer to the Hotel or apartment.
Day 2: Circular route of the Water
Valverde – Tiñor – El Garoé – Valverde
(12 km, 550 mt ascent / descent, 5 hours)
Your first walk will take you to discover the history of water on the island from the past to the present, represented by the mythical sacred Garoé tree surrounded by its “pools” and by the pilot project of the Gorona del Viento hydro-wind power plant. A circular route with rapid changes in landscape from meadows to evergreen forests and stretches of red clay.
Afternoon discovering the norther coast of the island: Pozo de Las Calcosas, Charco Manso, Las Puntas
Day 3: Circular route of Malpaso
Hoya del Pino – Malpaso – Dos Hermanas – Hoya del Pino
(14 km, 550 mt ascent / descent, 5 hours)
Today’s route offers a wide variety of ecosystems and views. It begins in Hoya del Pino in the heart of the laurel forest and fayal-brezal. You will walk on the crest of the island, reaching the highest point, through sections of volcanic ash and with panoramic views of the southern pine forests until when the path begins to descend towards Hoya del Pino from Dos Hermanas. Sections of these routes were paths traditionally used to connect the villages from the upper part of the island to El Golfo.
In the afternoon we suggest to visit the recreational area of El Morcillo in the heart of the Canary Pine forest.
Day 4: Circular route of the “Sabinar”
Sanctuary of “La Virgen de Los Reyes” – El Sabinar – Mirador de Sabinosa – Sanctuary of “La Virgen de Los Reyes”
(9 km, 150 mt ascent / descent, 3 hours)
After a very panoramic transfer to the Sanctuary of the Virgen de Los Reyes, patron of the island and starting point of the traditional procession “Bajada de La Virgen”, your walk will begin through the pastures of the Dehesa to the Sabinar, a forest of endemic junipers that theTrade Winds shape in amazing twisted shapes. From the Bascos Viewpoint with vertiginous views of El Golfo, the path goes up the “letime” and then goes downhill into the Dehesa until it reaches the Sanctuary.
Afternoon discovering the Orchilla Lighthouse, the Meridian 0 monument and its surroundings.
Transfer to La Restinga.
Days 5,6,7 - Two dives in the morning
Afternoon at your leisure …
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport / port and departure.
Details
- Minimum 2 personss
- Difficulty of the hiking: medium
- Total distance: about 35 km
- Trails: rocky and loose volcanic materials sections; dirt tracks.
- Diving: dives are chosen according to certification and experience.
Accommodation
For the first 3 nights, you can choose one of our selection of different accommodation:
- Hotel Balneario, Pozo de La Salud
- Apartamentos Los Verodes, Tigaday
- Complejo Rural El Sitio, Frontera
- Bungalow Los Roques de Salmor, Las Puntas
In La Restinga:
- Apartamentos Mar de las Calmas
- Apartamentos Los Zifios
Material needed
For the hiking activities it is recommended to wear suitable clothing (in layers, to protect our body from possible inclement weather and keep it dry at all times by combining three different types of clothing), comfortable and strong boots, raincoat, fine and / or thick pile (depending on the season), hat, backpack, trekking poles, waterbottle, sun cream, sunglasses, camera.
For the diving, air cylinder and weights are included; It is possible to rent the complete equipment with a supplement.
Cost
From 650€ p.p. taxes included
It includes:
Accommodation, 7 nights; Rental car with full insurance (franchise 300€); Pack of 3 self guided hikes with Route Directions and Tracks; Pack of 6 dives including air cylinders, weights, boat transfers and guide; All entry fees to the Interpretation Centres.
