La Frontera

El Sabinar is one of the most charming places on the island of El Hierro. It is located in La Dehesa, this place with a small open forest displays an inspiring magic thanks to the junipers that have been twisted by the force exerted by the trade winds. These winds shape the shrubs giving them twisted forms of sublime beauty. The junipers are so important that they have become the emblem of El Hierro. These resinous shrubs up to 8 meters are perennial leaf, with deep roots and have the ability to grow on rocky substrates. They are so important that they are reflected in the shield of the island. It has a globose and fleshy fruit with seeds with a hard cover that makes its germination difficult. This wood was used by the aborigines to make tools, weapons or even funerary planks or ornaments. El Sabinar de El Hierro is the most important juniper site of the Canary Islands and receives the cataloging of Protected Natural Area. It has interesting trails ideal for hiking that reach the village of Sabinosa, which stands out for its stone-walled stone houses with plant fiber roofs. The climb to El Sabinar is accompanied by a fantastic landscape where, as you ascend, you get a beautiful view of the town. The vegetation becomes denser as it ascends to the Top of the Casillas and highlights heather and fayas. It is not uncommon to see loose animals in the Sabinar, since farmers let them graze.Getting to the Sabinar is a pleasant walk and it is possible to go through places like the Basco Viewpoint from which you have an impressive view of the Valle del Gofio. El Sabinar is a must-see in El Hierro, not only for its beauty but also for what this bush represents for the history of one of the so-called minor islands of the Canarian archipelago.

One of the most pleasant places to take a dip in the Atlantic waters that surround the island of El Hierro is the natural pool of La Maceta. It is located in the municipality of La Frontera, specifically it is known as La Maceta the total of the 3 natural pools that are on the Costa de El Gofio in El Hierro and that are totally conditioned for the bathroom. It is a perfect place for all ages, thanks to its design they are perfect for diving although the waters are tumultuous. The La Maceta pools are located in the valley of El Gofio, it is possible to enjoy a beautiful landscape where sea and solidified lava mix. Because of its enclave it is a must-visit place even when the strong waves are lashing it because it has areas for resting, stoves, bathrooms, parking for visitors as well as running water and picnic tables. The area is easily accessible since it has walkways, stairs and areas shaded by pergolas. Around the swimming pools as well as recreational areas there is also a catering offer with local cuisine. Although it is a very quiet place on certain dates it is very busy. It is also worth mentioning the crystalline waters that bathers can enjoy. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most outstanding places on the island of El Hierro

The Bascos Viewpoint offers privileged views of the coast of the island of El Hierro. Located on the Arenas Blancas Beach, in La Frontera, it is a perfect place to access the semicircle of the crter of the island. From this enclave you can see the capital of La Frontera but you can also have a spectacular view of much of the Gulf Valley. It is also possible to have a great view of the village of Sabinosa, which curiously receives this name due to the abundance of junipers in the area. The views show a cleft with a slope of up to 1500 meters and with a width that can reach 15 kilometers. The viewpoint allows not only to see this valley, but, in clear and clear days, allows its visitors to see the island of La Palma, which stands out above the blue of the Atlantic Ocean. The viewpoint is a circle of rock of volcanic origin delimited by wooden fences and separating it from an imposing precipice. Trees twisted by the wind and lichens of many colors end up giving the place a halo of magic to invite meditation and rest. Although it is a rugged area. The viewpoint can be reached by a wide piece of land. No doubt this viewpoint offers the best view of the island. You can arrive with the reference of the town of La Frontera, passing through El Sabinal go to the Hermitage of the Kings, from where there is a road and after a few kilometers you reach this impressive location.

To know part of the culture of the Isla de Hierro it is essential to visit the Ecomuseum of Guinea, a pre-Hispanic town at the foot of the Risco de Tibataj e. This is the oldest settlement in the Canary Islands together with La Albarrada and Montañetas, also in El Hierro. This interesting route shows the evolution of the houses on the island since the seventeenth to the twentieth century. The ecomuseum is outdoors and was inhabited until the 1950s. Constructions are an interesting example of the island's popular architecture, where stones and highs ( rye straw) are the bases and the most characteristic. The Ecomuseum of Guinea not only shows the architecture itself, but these buildings have all the elements with which they were equipped and used by the ancient inhabitants for their daily tasks. It is also possible to know the agriculture of the village, since there are traditional crops from which the old inhabitants of the village lived. In short, a tribute to the island and its history. Also located in the site of the Ecomuseum of Guinea but as an independent visit it is possible to access the Guinea volcanic tube. An essential place to learn more about the geology of El Hierro, its composition and its formation. In the area archaeological remains have been found that are exposed to visitors. These remains give a good account of the way of life and cultivation techniques thanks to the tools and tools of the ancient aborigines of El Hierro. One of the charms that this museum has is that it is outdoors, which allows visitors to walk through the old streets and get an idea of what life was like in the settlement. Also adjacent to the Ecomuseum of Guinea it is possible to know the Recovery Center of the Giant Lizard of El Hierro. In the center they are dedicated to the conservation of this reptile that is in danger of extinction and that is at the same time one of the symbols of the island. You can arrive from the city of Valverde, passing through the coasts of the Gofio towards Sabinosa, in the exit of Las Puntas

On the island of El Hierro, in the heart of La Dehesa, one of the most important sanctuaries on the island is located, it is the hermitage of the Virgin of the Kings, erected in honor of the patron saint of El Hierro. Tells the story that the first mass in honor of the Virgen de los Reyes was made in April 1577, but the hermitage where it currently resides was built in the XVIII century. The hermitage is a humble construction, it stands out that it is built with a single nave, the walls have the characteristic of being whitewashed and painted with a radiant white immaculate. The hermitage of the Virgin of the Kings has a small bell tower, in the only tower that has the temple and is accessed through a staircase that is located on the outside. The Hermitage is walled and topped with beautiful plants that embellish the surroundings. In addition, the surroundings of the hermitage are a perfect place to be able to make interesting hiking routes, routes that go as far as the Mirador de Bascos and the junipers of El Hierro. The Virgen de los Reyes was a gift from some sailors who went to Las Americas and who had problems in Mar de las Calmas, they were left without food and the shepherds of El Hierro gave provisions for the trip and in gratitude received the Virgen de los Reyes.

Primarily lizards and frogs are the fauna that populates the island of El Hierro. Among the most common lizards are the so-called Tarentola Boettgerio, it is a type of geko endemic to the island. This small lizard can reach 35 centimeters in length. But without a doubt the type of lizard that should be highlighted on the island is the so-called Giant Lizard with the scientific name of G allotia Simonyi subspecies

Las Puntas is located on the coast of Valle del Golfo, in the municipality of La Frontera, on the island of El Hierro. It is very close to the reserve of the Roques de Salmor and has a coastal coastline full of rocky cliffs. As a curiosity, here is inscribed in the Guinness Book of Records the smallest hotel in the world, the Hotel Punta Grande.

The Roques de la Sal are located on the coast of Los Llanillos in the Gulf valley in the municipality of La Frontera, El Hierro.

El Mirador Lomo Negro está situado en la isla del Hierro, en los alrededores de lo que fue el volcán Lomo Negro, en el extremo de la dorsal occidental en un campo de lavas, es lo que se puede ver desde este mirador tan impresionante.El Mirador Lomo Negro es uno de los menos conocidos de la isla de El Hierro, quizás eso le de aun más encanto, además los alrededores tienen zonas de senderismo para recorrer y disfrutar de unos parajes fantásticos.Lo roques amarillos que se pueden ver desde el mirador contrastan con los tonos oscuros de los materiales que lo rodean, realzando aún más la dimensión volcánica de esta parte de la isla de El Hierro además es testimonio de una erupción en la que el agua del mar entró en contacto con el magma. El amarillo surge por el rápido enfriamiento de la lava además de formarse estructuras anulares en la roca y que se manifiestan en líneas horizontales de los estratos que se pueden ver. 

Los Roques de la Sal se encuentran en la costa de Los Llanillos en el valle del Golfo en el municipio de la Frontera, El Hierro.

En las afueras de La frontera, en la isla de El Hierro, se encuentran estas casas rurales de la Brujita. Además de solarium, en sus instalaciones hay pista de tenis y piscina al aire libre.