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El Hierro: Edge of Europe

From £915.00
8 Days & 7 Nights
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El Hierro: Edge of Europe

  • Following superb trails across this little-known island, the ‘Isla del Meridiano’.
  • Incredible views of El Golfo Bay and the other-worldly volcanic landscape.
  • Witnessing remarkable twisted trees, shaped by the forces of Mother Nature.
  • Exploring unspoilt villages and the authentic hospitality of the islanders.
  • Tastes of the Canaries—fabulous food, including locally-grown tropical fruits.
The remarkable island outpost of El Hierro is perched on the westernmost outreaches of Europe; a true Atlantic gem with a rare sleepy charm and fantastic walking trails. Until Columbus set sail, El Hierro was seen as the ‘Ends of the Earth’, and still remains one of the least-visited of the Canary Islands. Now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, 60% of its territory is protected to preserve El Hierro’s natural and cultural diversity. Wild coastlines are edged with columns of basalt, whilst a subtropical interior is flanked by lava flows spilling from volcanic cones. Trails explore picturesque farmland, evergreen woodlands of juniper and laurel, and other-worldly semi-arid lunar-like landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive El Hierro, transfer to Valverde Day 2 Loop walk from Valverde 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 3 Walk from Mirador de la Peña to La Llanía 10 miles / 16 km Day 4 Loop walk to La Maceta natural pools 8 miles / 13 km Day 5 Walk from El Morcillo to Tigaday 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 6 Walk from Ermita de La Virgen de Los Reyes to Pozo de La Salud 6.5 miles / 10.5 km Day 7 Volcanic loop walk, or optional guided tour ‘Route of the Meridiano’ 6 miles / 10 km Day 8 Transfer to airport. Onward travel
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