Natural Spaces

El Hierro—located in the southernmost part of Europe—is home to the wildest nature and the most unique scenery. You can discover little spots hidden around the island by walking along its trails, flying over it or diving in its waters. Trails, forests and beaches that are brimming with life. An island that is a World Biosphere Reserve largely made up of protected areas. Here you can see El Hierro flora and fauna so close it will amaze you. Its nature areas are monuments sculpted by the force of nature and the island's volcanic origins with parks designed by the wind that are worth exploring little by little.

Municipality

El Pinar

La Frontera

Valverde

Árbol Garoé

The Garoé (meaning river or lake in the Berber language) is also known as the Holy or Sacred Tree.

El Morcillo

Close to the town of El Pinar, La Hoya del Morcillo is the only recreational forest area on the island with a camping-site and a break-out area for picnics.

El Sabinar

In El Sabinar, in La Dehesa, there is an open thicket of spectacularly gnarled wild juniper trees

Frontera Rural Park

For everyone who wishes to combine nature and rural tourism, the Frontera Rural Park is the ideal place.

Mencáfete Reserve

Within the Frontera Rural Park and near Sabinosa is the Mencáfete Integral Nature Reserve.

Natural Beach Monument

A succession of landslides collapsed part of the island of El Hierro, creating big bite-marks in its southeastern coastline.

Reserva Marina del Mar de Las Calmas

This Reserve was created in 1996 and is the richest marine area in El Hierro, with enormous diversity of sub-aquatic flora and fauna.

Roque de La Bonanza

This peculiarly shaped rock surged upwards from the marine depths in Las Playas.

Roques de Salmor

The Rocks of Salmor are like beads on a precious necklace that sank into the sea