El Hierro in a weekend
Who is it for?
Directed to geology, history and nature lovers who want an organised walking tour to discover the island in few days … During this adventure you’ll see a unique forest of juniper trees shaped by the Trade Winds and the volcanic landscape of the End of the World before the discover of America; you’ll hike into a volcano crater and enter into a volcanic tube and see the amazingly shaped pahoehoe lava flows; you’ll know about the history and legends of his indigenous population the Bimbaches and discover constantly changing landscapes.
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
Your guide will meet you at the port/airport with an ATLANTIDEA sign at your arrival and from there a 45 minutes transfer by private vehicle will take you to the Hotel Balneario Pozo de la Salud, located on the cliff of the coastline of El Golfo and the western most Hotel in Spain.
Check in and dinner at the Hotel restaurant.
Transfer by private vehicle leaving at 9.00am to the Sanctuary of the Virgin.
Walk SANCTUARY-EL SABINAR-MIRADOR DE BASCOS-SANCTUARY
(about 9 km, 4 hours, 200m ascent, 200m descent)
In the afternoon visit of the Orchilla Lighthouse and the Acantilado Volcanic Tube. Back via Mirador del Lomo Negro.
Hotel Balneario.
Transfer by private vehicle leaving at 9.00am to El Pinar via Cumbre.
Walk PINEWOOD OF THE KINGS, MIRADOR DE TANAJARA-EL MORCILLO-MIRADOR DE TANAJARA
(about 9 km, 4 hours, 200m ascent, 200m descent)
In the afternoon visit of La Restinga, the southern most village of Spain and learn about the 2011 submarine volcanic eruption. Back to the hotel via Mirador Las Playas.
Hotel Balneario.
Transfer by private vehicle leaving at 8.30am to Tiñor via Mirador de la Peña.
Walk the WATER ROUTE, TIÑOR-GAROÉ-TIFIRABE-TIÑOR
(about 9 km, 4 hours, 300m ascent, 300m descent)
From Tiñor about 15 minutes transfer by private vehicle to the port/airport.
The guide will leave you there at 14.30.
Details
Minimum: 2 people/Maximum 6
Difficulty: 
medium
Total distance: 27 km
4 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 protecting our body from possible weather conditions and keep it dry at all times by combining three different types of garments), comfortable and strong walking boots/shoes, raincoat, fine fleece lining and / or thick (depending on the season), hat, backpack, trekking poles, canteen, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, first aid kit.
Accommodation
Cost
547€ p.p. taxes included
It includes: Accommodation, 3 nights in double room with breakfast; first night dinner; 3 full days with hikes/excursions with local guide; All transfers; Accident insurance for hiking activities.
MORE INFORMATION AND / OR RESERVATIONS
Call 0034 649650913; send an email to atlantidea@hotmail.com
