Tourist town, Resort, Stony Beach, Black sand beach, Cape
La Restinga is located at the southernmost tip of the island and is the only place on El Hierro that could be described as a seaside beach resort. La Restinga has a nice short promenade along the harbour, as well as facilities such as several restaurants and a Trenecio supermarket. [btn "Book a hotel in La Restinga" https://booking.com/city/es/la-restinga.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hierro-larestinga] Beaches and swimming From the promenade,…
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Cliff, Stony Beach, Coast
Las Playas is one of the most remarkable natural features in the Canary Islands. The landscape is shaped like a huge crater, or rather an amphitheatre, 9 km long and over 1,000 metres high, created by massive landslides several thousand years ago. The entire south-eastern coastline is made up of monumental 600-1 100 m high and very rugged cliffs. The Mirador de Isora viewpoint offers excellent views of the natural 'amphitheatre'. [btn "Top 10…
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Swimming pool, Stony Beach, Lookout, Coast
Perhaps every Canary Island has its own "Charco Azul", which translates to Blue Pool. Also on El Hierro you will find a site with this name. The dramatic and very rugged coastline in the north of the island creates natural coves with calmer waters, where pools have been built that, although naturally filled with seawater, protect visitors from the waves with artificial concrete walls. One of the most beautiful natural pools is Charco Azul. …
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Swimming pool, Stony Beach
Pozo de las Caloscas is a traditional fishing village that has kept the same character for decades. The place is also popular for the possibility of safe swimming in the sea water. Here, lava flows have created natural pools filled with seawater but protected from the big waves. People have reinforced these pools with concrete walls, so access to the water is really safe and comfortable. [btn "Top 10 Hotels - El Hierro" https://booking.com…
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Swimming pool, Stony Beach, Resort
The small resort of La Caleta is one of the most popular places for swimming, not only in the beach but also in the public pools on the promenade. La Caleta is very close to the Hierro VDE airport, so it's ideal for a few hours stopover before a flight or in the afternoon after arrival when you don't want to make any major excursions. [btn "Top 10 Hotels - El Hierro" https://booking.com/region/es/el-hierro.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hierro…
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