Camino de Tacorón

One of the most famous and visited trails on the island of El Hierro is the Camino de Tacorón. This road was used on the island since ancient times and has been recovered for use by hikers.

The enclave in which Tacorón can be wild due to its geology, but this is what makes it a unique space. It should also highlight the climate that oscillates between 22 and 25 ºC even though it is winter and that even allows to enjoy baths in its waters.

The Camino de Tacorón starts from Taibique which is in El Pinar, at about 826 meters altitude and reaches the cove of the same name already at sea level.

The route runs through built areas and some fields of vineyards among other abandoned land. As the road progresses it enters relatively recent volcanic terrains, between small mountains of ancient volcanoes you can see the channels that formed the lava flows when they descended towards the coast.

The volcanic landscapes that can be observed from the Camino de Tacorón are unique, you can see perfectly the volcanic lava that receives the name of Lajiar or also known as Lava Cordada This type of lava is "wash pahoehoe" very flexible and that they descended by slopes of little slope, giving rise to an almost unique landscape formed by twisted and intertwined rocks.

Following the path you will reach the Hoya de los Roque with ancient volcanic cones, very close to trails and that can be seen from it.The last part of the road is more outstanding and flows into the Cala de Tacorón, a place of natural pools where it is possible to take a bath and spend a day at the beach.

National Geographic considered the cove or beach of Tacorón as one of the best and highest quality in Spain.