Hierro coastal routes
This route takes you round the island between the incredible volcanic cliffs, ravines, precipices, lava deposits, calderas and cones.
We begin our journey in Valverde del Hierro, the capital of this island situated in a volcanic semi-caldera. This lovely town continues the tradition of the Canary islands with picturesque white houses adorned in brightly coloured flowers, in steep streets full orchards and gardens. Here we visit the Señora de la Concepción church which has some wonderful examples of 18th century Baroque paintings. We also visit the Santiago hermitage, which was the first parish church constructed on the island. In the surrounding area you'll find the Paraje Natural de Garoé, the place where the aborigines worshiped the famous Arbol Santo ( holy tree ) which disappeared in the 17th century.

We then take the local road which leads us to Guarazoca, a lovely fishing village which we find in the Valle del Golfo, the remains of an ancient crater. The houses themselves conserve the traditional architecture with the lovely thatched roofs. The interesting monuments here include the Nuestra Señora de la Peña sanctuary which has an image of the Virgen de la Peña , the La Peña view point which was designed by César Manrique and gives you a marvellous panoramic view of the area as well as the Del Golfo and Roques de Samor.

We then go to San Andrés, where the lovely white houses have a similar style to African housing. In the surrounding area we go and visit Las Montañas, the oldest village on the island. We then continue on to Frontera, which produces a tasty sweet wine better known as Lapili. The most interesting patrimonial monument here is the 17th century Virgen de Candelaria which was reformed in the last century.

We carry on the same road until Sabinosa, a town where you can see the popular architecture deep rooted in their style of houses. Nearby there is the Pozo de la Salud health spa to enjoy. In the dessert landscape of La Dehesa you come across the sanctuary of the islands patron saint, the Virgen de los Reyes. We finish our journey in the Punta Orchilla, the incredible volcanic landscape, with fields of set lava, which for many years was considered the geographic zero point.