Puerto de la Estaca

As it does not happen with the capitals of the rest of the Canary Islands, the capital of El Hierro, Valverde, is not at sea level. Puerto de la Estaca, the main one of the Island, is located in a neighborhood-parish on the coast about 7 kilometers from the center of the municipality of Valverde. The population that surrounds the port is between 120 and 140 inhabitants, in spite of it is the only port of El Hierro in which ships dock with passengers.

The commercial and sports port of the stake is in the northern part of the island, has a berthing line of 250 meters in length and has up to 120 moorings available. It also has an interior dock for small boats other than passengers.

Since 1888, the port of La Estaca has been declared of General Interest and is the main connection between El Hierro and the other islands of the Canary archipelago.

Near the port of La Estaca is the beach of the same name, like the rest of the beaches on the island, it is usually not very crowded which makes it a perfect place to enjoy the serenity of the sea and a relaxing sunny day.

A few meters from the port of La Estaca you can also visit the Hermitage of San Telmo that every September hosts the celebration in honor of the patron with many activities for all ages, contests of fishing, cucaña or procession to the caleta are some of the activities that can be enjoyed.

The port of La Estaca also starts hiking routes to different points of the island, one of them passes through the Cueva del Diablo, in the area of La Mojara from where you can enjoy views of the coast and which is more easily accessed at low tide.