Highlights of El Hierro Walk

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

USD 2045

Walking & Trekking

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Ages :

18+

Trip Code :

W07CH

Discover an intriguing island of spectacular escarpments, volcanic ash cones and lava flows

El Hierro is the least known, and most westerly, of the Canary Islands. In fact, it was the most westerly point of the ‘old world’. El Hierro has escaped mass tourism and with a population of just over 6,500 it has a very different feel to the other Canarian islands. The Herrenos are fiercely proud of their island and are very welcoming towards visitors who come to appreciate the environment, such as walkers.

Like its neighbours, El Hierro was formed by volcanic activity along an offshoot of the mid-Atlantic ridge. There has not been an eruption on the island since the 18th century, but the cones of ash and old lava flows are a prominent feature of the island. The small central plateau, at 1000m or more, offers a mixture of volcanic scenery, pastures (cattle, sheep and goats provide fine cheeses), and the beautiful Canarian pine woodlands. To the north the lowland of El Golfo resembles a huge bite taken out of the island, and the impressive bordering escarpment, reaching 1500m in altitude, features in our walks. On the lower land of El Golfo vines, bananas and pineapples are grown. The islanders have preserved a number of local traditions and some of their sites are included in our routes. Overall, there is a surprisingly rich variety for such a small area!

The walking is designed to pass through the variety of landscapes on the island and to seek out the most spectacular views and a number of locations of cultural and historical significance to the islanders. No two days are the same. Your El Hierro experience begins in the small town of Valverde up on the plateau- the official capital of El Hierro. For early arrivals there are short walks locally to help you to get the feel of the island. From Valverde the route winds across the plateau, down to El Golfo and up again, then across to the far west of the island before heading back again across the plateau to descend and finish by the east coast.

You accommodation is a mix of simple and charming apartments and hostels, to 3 star hotels. All have restaurants either on site or very close by and so we have included half board for you on this holiday.

Highlights

An intriguing island of spectacular escarpments, volcanic ash cones and lava flows
Wind around the small central plateau to the lowland of El Golfo, ending on the east coast
Walk over Malpaso, the highest point of the island with superb far-reaching views

Key Information

Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of ** and *** hotels
All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 evening meals
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Luggage transfers between hotels

Countries visited: Spain

What's Included

Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of ** and *** hotels
All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 evening meals
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Luggage transfers between hotels

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Visas or vaccinations

Sustainability and Impact

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This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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W07CH - Highlights of El Hierro Walk

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Highlights of El Hierro Walk

Discover an intriguing island of spectacular escarpments, volcanic ash cones and lava flows

Sustainability and Impact

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Itinerary

Valverde Las Playas London Gatwick Tenerife South

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Vaccinations and Health

Spain

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Spain

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