El Hierro, the island with a soul

Pickup at the La Estaca port by our guide identified with the Shore2Shore sign.

Our excursion around El Hierro, the youngest, most active, and second smallest island of the Canary Islands, highlights the most emblematic places of the island. El Hierro is a Biosphere Reserve, Geopark, and the Canary Island with the highest percentage of protected surface area.

Our visit begins at the Port of La Estaca and goes up to its capital, Valverde. The interesting history of this island has been linked since the 15th century to that of La Gomera and its Counts, as both islands were governed together. A walk through the quiet streets of Valverde allows you to admire the church of Santa María de la Concepción, built in the 18th century; opposite the church is the town hall, a beautiful example of traditional Canarian architecture.

We will ascend to reach the Mirador de Isora, which opens a window to the west of the island, Las Playas, Roque de Bonanza, and the Parador de Turismo.

From this point, we head to the Mirador de La Peña, the building is the work of Canarian architect César Manrique and was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2001; a unique place from a landscape perspective. Here you can taste not only the wines of Frontera but also a selection of typical island sweets, such as quesadilla (not included).

We will cross the summit with its pine forests and laurel forest until we reach Joapira and the bell tower of the Church of “La Candelaria” in Frontera.

The next stop will be the natural pools of “la Maceta”, one of the many wonderful examples of natural pools and bathing areas on this island.

We will not leave Frontera without visiting “the smallest hotel in the world,” then driving through one of the longest tunnels in the Canary Islands to head back to the Port of La Estaca for the farewell.

 GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4 HOURS
• NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES

NOTES

• Easy level/Panoramic/City tour.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear.
• THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO BE VISITED MAY BE CHANGED BY THE GUIDE'S ORGANIZATION AND DUE TO TRAFFIC AND/OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES.
• People with reduced mobility who use wheelchairs must be accompanied by others who can assist them; Shore2Shore staff and the driver, by legal requirement, cannot assist these individuals as they do not have the necessary qualifications. Please use foldable wheelchairs, as buses do not have lifts or ramps. We are not responsible if the client does not inform us of their situation at the time of booking.