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Visiting El Hierro: the Spanish island you’ve probably never heard of

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It’s an outpost, a final frontier – a scrap of land off the coast of Africa that is Spain, and Europe, only by the skin of its teeth

By Paul Richardson

9 August 2020

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El Hierro – smallest, westernmost, least-visited and best-preserved of the Canary Islands – is currently having a moment. The 2019 Netflix series Hierro, a brilliant thriller with astounding photography and a plot mixing murder, mystery and corruption, has placed it firmly on the map. The pandemic has also brought a blast of publicity: El Hierro has had only one single case of Covid-19 and is, at the moment of writing, entirely virus-free. Along with three other small islands, Formentera, La Gomera and La Graciosa, it featured in global news reports as the first Spanish territory to emerge from lockdown on 1 June 2020. We also have tipped it as one of the best places in Europe to visit in 2021.

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El Hierro knows a thing or two about social distancing. For most of its history, communications with the outside world have been precarious at best. In times of drought or pestilence, waves of emigration headed not for the Spanish mainland, but for Cuba and Venezuela (from whence many descendants of those emigrés have now returned).

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The island is almost more remarkable for what it doesn’t have than for what it has. With a population of just 11,000 on a surface area half the size of Ibiza, there is very little traffic and development is thin on the ground. Herreños will tell you proudly that their island has no hotel complexes, no buildings higher than two storeys, no lifts and only one set of traffic lights. With few beaches as such (though a series of tidal pools, called charcos, make for delightful swimming spots), it missed out on the tourist boom of the 1970s that transformed the larger Canaries, with the result that its mesmerising natural beauty remains intact. Added to which, since 2018 the island has been almost entirely self-sufficient in renewable energy, thanks to a combination of wind and hydroelectric power.

It packs a lot of wildness, and a great deal of diversity, into its 103 square miles. There are peaks and plateaus, volcano cones and plunging gorges, deserts and dark humid woodlands. The island’s pristine waters are part of a marine reserve, making this a dive site of global renown.

The best plan is to hire a car and explore: El Hierro lends itself to carefree wandering. One of the best of the island’s great drives is also the most hair-raising. It takes you west out of La Frontera on a crazily twisting country road across the dark tumble of a lava field, past the black-sand beach of Verodal towards Orchilla, where the stone tower of the lighthouse blinking into the Atlantic reminds you that until 1492, when Columbus found there was a lot more world out there, this truly was the end of the line.

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Getting to El Hierro is easy enough, but arriving has the thrill of a proper adventure. The regular flight from Tenerife, on a turboprop plane with burgundy leather seats, lands at the island’s tiny airport after a white-knuckle approach that sees the little plane practically skimming the ocean.

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The island’s capital Valverde (population 1,800), a scatter of houses with a colonial church in white paint and black stone, feels like a country village where everyone knows everyone and folk stop in the street to enquire about each other’s health. In the cafés on the main street, the TVs broadcast the Spanish national news from distant Madrid – half a world away. Outside, palm trees rustle in a cool sea breeze.

Beyond the capital, such prettiness as there is clings tenaciously to a landscape that is often harsh, obdurate and strange. Villages of whitewashed, green-shuttered houses, such as Isora and El Pinar, are like balconies hung with flowers in splashy tropical colours, the blue immensity of the Atlantic stretching away far below. Out in the country, handkerchief-sized plots hold stunted fruit trees, figs and almonds, or scraps of pasture where grizzled shepherds keep watch over flocks of tough-looking sheep.

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El Hierro is often compared to Formentera. But Formentera wishes it had these awe-inspiring landscapes – and this few people to enjoy them.

Each of the three arms of the island’s rough-cut shape has an excursion worth making. The western flank, almost uninhabited, has forests of twisted, wind-battered sabina (juniper), centuries old and a symbol of the island’s resilience. Down south, the little harbour town of La Restinga – reached by a switchback road through desert scrub and wind-blown cacti – is a charming, if rough-and-ready, seaside enclave where you wouldn’t imagine anything dramatic has ever occurred. Yet locals will tell you, over a plate of fresh prawns, about the scary days in October 2011 when an undersea volcano erupted two miles offshore from La Restinga, bringing the economic life of the island to a grinding halt.

The north side of the island, however, has El Hierro’s most astonishing natural feature. The old road from Valverde to El Golfo takes you through forests of pine and laurel drifting with skeins of Atlantic mist. Minutes later you’re peering over the edge of an enormous cliff-face, the result of a volcanic land-slip millions of years ago, running like a great dark wall along the spine of the island. Cowering in its shadow lies the coastal plain of La Frontera, where delicious pineapples are grown and richly flavoured wines made from grape varieties found nowhere else on earth.

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Strung out in a straggle of white buildings along a single avenue, La Frontera itself is a jolly little town well-provided with bars and bakeries, restaurants serving Venezuelan arepas, and a weekly market where pony-tailed German hippy retirees sell homemade bread and second-hand clothes. The town would make a good holiday base camp: the coast of La Frontera has some of the loveliest charcos and passes for the island’s visitor hub.

You’d be wrong to come to El Hierro looking for sophistication. You’ll Google in vain for hip hotels or chic farmhouse stays – a well-equipped holiday flat in La Frontera or a pleasantly rustic casa rural in El Pinar might be as good as you’ll get. The Hotel Puntagrande (aka ‘el hotelito’) may be the exception that proves the rule. For many years this former warehouse building in black volcanic stone on a peninsula jutting into the sea has traded as ‘the world’s smallest hotel’ (though according to the Guinness World Records a much smaller one exists in Amberg, Germany). The hotelito has just reopened as a boutique lodging whose surprisingly sleek interior contrasts with the fierce Atlantic scenery beyond the plate-glass windows. Two talented chefs work the kitchen here – one Basque, the other Italian – producing what is certainly the island’s most interesting creative cooking.

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Which, sadly, is not saying very much. El Hierro is prodigal in fine raw materials, but the local culinary scene still needs to sort itself out. It’s only a matter of time before some clever young Herreño cook starts doing interesting things with the excellent local lamb and beef, fish and shellfish, goat’s cheeses and tropical fruit. For the moment, you’re better off in village bars and eating-houses than in the handful of restaurants making a pretence at highbrow cuisine.

Gastronomically as in other ways, it’s the simplest things about this end-of-the-line island that linger in the memory. A good long look at the staggering view from the Mirador de la Peña. A large glass of fresh pineapple juice. A morning hike in the misty woods of La Llanía. And at close of play, a glass of cold Frontera white beside a deep-blue ocean pool as you watch the sun descend beyond the limits of the Western world. If ‘less is more’ might be the watchword for post-coronavirus travel, El Hierro is right on trend.

Where to stay

Parador de El Hierro

Parador de El Hierro

Mimicking the low-rise, pitch-roofed architecture of the island, this branch of the Spanish national parador chain stands in splendid isolation on the otherwise undeveloped bay of Las Playas.

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Address: Parador de El Hierro, Las Playas, 15, 38910, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Price: Doubles from about £85
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El Sitio

Long-term El Hierro resident Sabine Willmann created her casa rural from a clutch of 200-year-old farm buildings on the hillside above Frontera. The seven rustic casitas (sleeping two or three) are brightly decorated with a touch of hippy chic.

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Address: El Sitio, Calle la Carrera, Spain
Price: Casitas from about £35
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Puntagrade

Hotel Puntagrande

The famously diminutive ‘hotelito’ (four rooms and a suite) has an unmatchable romantic setting on a wave-lashed outcrop. It was recently reopened by an Italian and Spanish/Colombian couple in a cheerful mash-up of contemporary, vintage and rustic styles. The terrace restaurant is a ray of light in El Hierro’s somewhat dismal fine-dining scene.

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Address: Hotel Puntagrande, Calle las Puntas, 38911 Frontera
Price: Doubles from about £225
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Villamocanes

A stylish holiday villa for up to seven guests, in the environs of La Frontera.

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Address: Villamocanes, Frontera, Spain
Price: From about £100 a night
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WHERE TO EAT

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Chiringuito Charco Manso

Best-kept-secret time: this tiny beach bar beside a remote charco serves seaside food with a strong flavour of the island: try the griddled limpets with coriander and garlic, or the crisp-fried chunks of moray eel.

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Address: Carretera el Charco Manso, Valverde
Website: Contact Nico or Rosario via Whatsapp on +34 661 781255 (closed Monday and Tuesday)

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Casa Juan

Founded in 1973, this is a classic among La Restinga’s fish restaurants. Specialities include lapas (limpets) a la plancha, shellfish soup, and prawns crisp-fried Andalusian style. The plain, white and grey dining room is a delight.

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Address: Casa Juan, Calle Juan Gutiérrez Monteverde 33, La Restinga
Website: facebook.com/casajuanlarestinga

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Bar Cafetería Cruz Alta

You´ll be rubbing shoulders with local builders and farmers, but this bar-restaurant on the main drag in La Frontera is a winner for Herreño specialities such as carne fiesta, ropa vieja and fried calamares. The fresh pineapple juice (from the sharp and sweet locally grown fruit) may be the best you’ve ever tasted.

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Address: Bar Cafetería Cruz Alta, Calle Cruz Alta 13, La Frontera

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Restaurante Mirador de la Peña

Come for the classic César Manrique architecture and, most of all, for mind-expanding views of the island’s northern flank. Don’t risk anything too fancy: a plate of the traditional papas arrugas with their two sauces, verde (coriander) and rojo (red pepper), some island cheeses and a bottle of local wine should do the trick.

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Address: Restaurante Mirador de la Peña, H-10 40, Guarazoca
Telephone: +34 922 550300

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Restaurante La Tafeña

A friendly Venezuelan-run restaurant in Valverde where the menu runs from El Hierro to Italy and Japan, viz: carne fiesta (pork marinated in spices and fried), queso asado (griddled cheese with coriander and red-pepper sauces), red tuna carpaccio, octopus tempura.

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Address: Restaurante La Tafeña, Calle Quintero Ramos, Valverde
Telephone: +34 822 050676

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WHAT TO SEE

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Centro Etnográfico Casa de las Quinteras

This ethnographical museum, in a foursquare Herreño farmhouse of brown volcanic stone, showcases the rich heritage of pottery, basketry, weaving, wood- and ironwork. The traditional pots, which are still made and on sale have a simple elegance that recalls nearby Africa.

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Address: Centro Etnográfico Casa de las Quinteras, Calle Armas Martel, Valverde
Telephone: +34 922 552026

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Cultural Park El Julan

Parque Cultural de El Julan

The Julan rock engravings, a heritage of El Hierro’s pre-Hispanic bimbache peoples, were discovered in a remote area on the island’s south coast. This new museum sets the enigmatic engravings in their cultural and historic context.

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Address: Parque Cultural de El Julan, HI-400, El Pinar
Telephone: +34 922 558423

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Centro de Interpretación de la Reserva de la Biosfera

This information centre throws light on El Hierro’s remarkable and unique biodiversity, recognised by the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve scheme in 2000. The upstairs section explains how the island’s reliance on clean energies saves an estimated 18,700 tons per year in CO2 emissions.

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Address: Centro de Interpretación de la Reserva de la Biosfera, Calle Ferinto 32, Isora
Telephone: +34 922 554109

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Hiking the Camino de la Llanía

Spooky and magical, the two-hour walk meanders among lichen- and moss-covered trees, emerging at a viewpoint with thrilling views over the great cliff.

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Website: elhierro.travel

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In this post we want to share with things to do in El Hierro and places to eat. As you may know, El Hierro is the southernmost island in the Canary Islands and one of the smallest in area. This does not mean that there are few places to visit, on the contrary. The island has a lot to offer and we are going to tell you about it below.

Things to do in El Hierro

El Hierro is divided into three municipalities: El Pinar, Frontera and Valverde. The capital of the island is Valverde. Although you do not expect Manhattan, it is a town of less than 2000 inhabitants. The island claims to be a benchmark in sustainability with a clear commitment to renewable energy, being practically self-sufficient. On the other hand, we recommend you to visit El Hierro by car. You can check and compare all the rental car companies, including the local ones here.

Here is a list of all the places to visit in El Hierro and what you cannot miss in our opinion. We go by municipality so that you don’t go around too much, do you think?

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La Restinga, El Pinar

La Restinga is a fishing village and a diving paradise. Here you can try a dip, as well as delight yourself with good fresh fish from the area.

La Restinga, El Hierro

Don’t miss out on the places we recommend to eat in La Restinga at the end of the post.

2. Tacorón cove, El Pinar. Things to do in El Hierro

A few kilometers from La Restinga we have the cove or beach of Tacorón. A bath with views and on to the next stop!

Tacorón beach, El Hierro

3. Orchilla lighthouse, El Pinar

The Orchilla Lighthouse is one of the southernmost points of El Hierro. All the landscape that surrounds the lighthouse is volcanic and, therefore, virgin. From here you can see a beautiful sunset.

Lighthouse Orchilla. Things to do in El Hierro

4. Meridian 0, El Pinar

If by any chance you have a 4×4 or trail bike like us, we encourage you to visit the point that for hundreds of years was considered the 0 meridian of the planet (until it was moved to Greenwich). The road is with stones and dirt, so that we recommend that you don’t go through it you do not have a suitable vehicle. If you would like to discover El Hierro on a trail motorcycle, have a look at the post with the track and tips.

Meridian 0, places to visit in El Hierro

5. Hoya del Morcillo, El Pinar. Things to do in El Hierro

Although it may not seem like it, such a small island has a beautiful pine forest at its highest part. If you like camping, we recommend the Hoya del Morcillo campsite. It is the only place where you can camp in El Hierro. It has bathrooms and showers, cabins, although you can also camp in your own hut. Here it can be chilly.

Camping in El Hierro

Keep in mind that you must apply for a camping permit and pay a small fee at the campsite to the rangers. The site is only in Spanish, click on the link “acampada en Hoya del Morcillo”.

6. Las Playas Natural Monument, Valverde and El Pinar

It is a quite beautiful and photographic volcanic formation. It is located in the direction of the Parador Nacional de El Hierro.

Monumento Natural de Las Playas, El Hierro

7. Tamaduste, Valverde

The Tamaduste is a kind of natural pool that goes into the town of the same name. Here you can take a salty bath and enjoy the good local atmosphere.

Tamaduste, things to do in El Hierro

8. La Peña viewpoint, Valverde. Things to do in El Hierro

It is possibly one of the most beautiful viewpoints on El Hierro, although there are many other spectacular ones. This is also known because it was designed by the Canarian architect César Manrique. Inside it has a Canarian haute cuisine restaurant that we will talk about a few paragraphs later.

La Peña viewpoint, things to do in El Hierro

9. Árbol Garoé (Garoé Tree), Valverde. Places to visit in El Hierro

The Garoé tree was capable of collecting water to supply the ancestors of El Hierro or Bimbaches. That is why they considered it a sacred or holy tree and today it is a symbol and emblem of the island. Apparently a hurricane knocked it down and it was replaced by the one that can currently be visited (there is an interpretation center). It is a very enigmatic and magic site, try it yourself!

Things to do in El Hierro: Garoé tree

10. Pozo de Las Calcosas, Valverde

Another thing to do in El Hierro is visiting the Pozo de Las Calcosas. Here you will be able to appreciate the architecture of the houses of El Hierro or also known as “pajera houses”. That is, volcanic stone walls and a roof finished with rye or colmo straw. To access you must go down some long stairs, although from above you can appreciate the houses and natural pools.

Pozo de Las Calcosas, places to visit in El Hierro

11. El Verodal, Frontera. Places to visit in El Hierro

It is a red or copper-colored volcanic sand beach. It is a totally virgin site and recommended to visit. The sea may be rough, but at least you can come and see it.

El Verodal beach, things to do in El Hierro

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La Sabina, Frontera. Things to do in El Hierro

Here you will find vestiges of this famous Canarian tree. The peculiarity of the Sabina de El Hierro is that due to the wind, the trees here are totally crooked. Bring a coat, it’s cool here!

La Sabina, things to do in El Hierro

13. Charco Azul, Frontera

Located in the El Golfo area, it is one of the most famous natural pools in the Canary Islands. It stands out for its turquoise waters that contrast with the volcanic stone. There are long stairs to access it and it has wooden tatami mats for sunbathing or enjoying the views.

Charco Azul, El Hierro

14. La Maceta, Frontera. Things to do in El Hierro

Another of the best known bathing areas in El Hierro is La Maceta. A large natural pool where you can take a dip overlooking the immense Atlantic.

Things to do in El Hierro: La Maceta pools

15. Nuestra Señora de Los Reyes hermitage, Frontera

El Hierro is full of symbols and this hermitage represents the most important festival on the island that is celebrated every four years: the descent of the Virgin of Los Reyes. It is located within the Natural Park of La Dehesa de La Sabinosa. So that, it is surrounded by nature.

Hermitage Nuestra Señora de Los Reyes, things to do in El Hierro

Places to eat in El Hierro

In case you didn’t know, El Hierro is a paradise for fresh fish, quesadillas, wine, figs and tropical pineapple. We’ll tell you all about it below, so keep reading!

✔ Casa Juan and El Refugio, La Restinga

A trip to El Hierro without enjoying good fish in La Restinga is not complete. Here we recommend El Refugio and Casa Juan. The price is low compared to the quality and quantity of food that you can enjoy. The next photo was at El Refugio restaurant, a dish of shrimps.

Restaurant in El Hierro, El Refugio

✔ La Mirada Profunda, Valverde

It is one of the best places to eat in Valverde. They have a bit of everything, fish, meat, salads, etc. Of course, all with excellent service and cuisine pampered by its owner and chef.

Octopus at La Mirada Profunda

✔ La Higuera de la Abuela

This restaurant located in the town of Echedo is a classic for El Hierro lovers. Here they try to include in all their dishes local raw materials such as pineapple from El Hierro, figs, quesillo, shrimp, etc. You must bear in mind that it is only open for 6 months a year (from June to November).

✔ Mirador de La Peña

It is one of the most spectacular places to eat in El Hierro, although you also pay for it. We talked to you about this viewpoint before, it has a restaurant where you can simply have a drink if your budget is tighter.

Mirador de La Peña, El Hierro

✔ La Maceta restaurant

This place is also one of the most posh to eat in El Hierro, although perhaps not as expensive as La Peña. The views of the natural pool of La Maceta are very beautiful. Likewise, the restaurant is very beautiful with volcanic stone and details of all kinds.

La Maceta restaurant appetizer

✔ Bar Chachi, El Pinar

If you just want to have breakfast or have a good sandwich, they make them delicious here. If I remember correctly, they had sandwiches with meatloaf and local cheese.

Where to buy

quesadillas from El Hierro

If you come to El Hierro you have to try the quesadillas from El Hierro. They are made from local cheese, egg, Matalahúva anise, flour and sugar. A delicacy, believe us. If you want to know where to buy quesadillas, you can get them in Valverde. In Quesadillas Adrián Gutiérrez they prepare a box to take away. What a delight!

Quesadillas from El Hierro

Hotels in El Hierro

In El Hierro there are practically no hotels, you only have the option of the National Parador and little else. However, there are several rural houses, many of them even preserve the traditional architecture from the island (volcanic stone).

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Holiday homes in El Hierro

There are also some apartments and holiday homes. Do not forget that you can also camp in the middle of nature as we mentioned at the beginning in El Morcillo. Then we leave you a link where you can see the entire offer of accommodation in El Hierro.

How to get to El Hierro

To travel to El Hierro you will have to take a plane from Tenerife North airport or from Gran Canaria. The airline that operates between the islands is Binter. On the other hand, if you would like to take the car or motorcycle, you can also go by boat with Naviera Armas from the Port of Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. The duration of the boat trip is almost 3 hours. The flight is less than an hour. Below you can compare the times and prices of the ferries that take you to El Hierro with Ferryhopper. And the good news is that we have a 5% discount for you by booking below with the code LOCALGUIDEGC.

We hope that this post about things to do in El Hierro has inspired you. If you have any questions, leave us a comment, it will surely help other readers.

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With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out, we can start — tentatively — planning some trips.

But even though the future of travel is still uncertain, and we encourage travelers to book with caution, it’s great to get some inspiration. So here’s all you need to know should a jaunt to one of the lesser-traveled Canary Islands be on your radar.

The smallest of the Canary Island archipelago, El Hierro is tiny but is chock-full of incredible natural wonders. It’s no surprise the entire island is deemed a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and runs on sustainable energy.

If you’re a dedicated eco-traveler who thrives on getting off-the-beaten-path, this is the island for you. Forget luxury cookie-cutter resorts, high-rise hotels and package tourists. Here, you’ll stay in a charming boutique hotel or unique home rental, and see what life is really like on this eco-friendly island.

El Hierro. (Photo by Flavio Vallenari/Getty Images)

For those loving nightclubs, all-inclusive hotels and general vacation debauchery, this is not the Canary Island for you. Head to Tenerife or Gran Canaria instead. But if you really want to explore, hike, or scuba dive (the island boasts 46 dive sites), or simply relax in a tranquil setting, El Hierro is the spot.

Getting there and around

You can’t fly nonstop to El Hierro. You’ll have to stop on one of the larger islands like Tenerife or Gran Canaria for a connection, before arriving at El Hierro’s capital, Valverde (VDE).

Another option is to take the ferry from Tenerife, which takes about two to three hours. Car rental is essential for getting around the island and seeing all the key sites. Check with your rental company if you’d prefer to book a car in Tenerife and take it over on the ferry with you.

There are electric car charging ports on the island, as well as electric cars for rent. If you plan on getting off-road, though, it may be best to rent a 4×4 vehicle.

Where to stay

You won’t have to choose between volcanic peaks and the glittering ocean when staying at the Parador de El Hierro. The hotel sits atop a volcanic hill overlooking the sea and a stunning black sand beach.

(Photo courtesy of Parador de El Hierro)

On the other side of the island, you can have an adults-only stay at the Hotel Puntagrande. This one-of-a-kind boutique property has stunning ocean and mountain views by day and incredible stargazing by night.

(Photo courtesy of Hotel Puntagrande)

Those in the market for a relaxing spa experience should stay at the Balneario Pozo de la Salud, located on a cliff jutting out over the sea.

Balneario Pozo de la Salud. (Photo by Robert Schneider/Shutterstock)

What to do and see

Beaches on El Hierro are wild and unspoiled, and almost all feature dark sand and volcanic rock. One of the most spectacular on the island is El Verodal, which has reddish-brown sands. The dark, secret cove of Tacorón has both sand and rocks and is a great spot for snorkeling.

Verodal Beach. (Photo by Roc Canals/Getty Images)

The island also features many natural swimming pools. One of the most famous is the Charco Azul (not to be confused with a waterfall with the same name on the island of Gran Canaria). La Maceta actually has three different natural pools to choose from. Charco Manso’s emblematic rock formations make for a picture-perfect natural swimming pool experience.

Charco Manso on El Hierro. (Photo by Flavio Vallenari/Getty Images)

Divers won’t be disappointed on El Hierro. Contrary to many other destinations that are dealing with coral bleaching and loss/destruction of underwater habitats, a 2011 volcanic eruption off the coast of El Hierro actually helped regenerate the island’s seabed, which is now thriving. The island has almost 50 different dive sites, 10 of which are situated in the Restinga Marine Reserve. Dive through tunnels and caves to spot manta rays, turtle sharks, stingrays, sea eagles, turtles and if you’re lucky, a whale shark.

El Hierro. (Photo by arocas/Getty Images)

Hikers have plenty of paths to choose from. One of the most famous, more advanced treks is the Camino de Jinama trail, which starts at the Candelaria Church and ends at the Caridad Shrine, covering cliffs and valleys in between. Beginners or anyone wanting a more relaxing walk have options, too. La Llanía is a four-mile walk (round trip) that takes you through humid, tree-covered forests to bland sand beaches. Those wanting to explore the highest point, Pico Malpaso, should head up in the early morning for the clearest weather.

Hiking paths in El Hierro. (Photo by Robert Schneider / EyeEm / Getty Images)

What to eat and drink

Cuisine on the island of El Hierro is simple and delicious. Expect “mom and pop” restaurants, no-frills taverns with affordable prices and the occasional modern restaurant with sea views (like the one designed by artist César Manrique at the La Peña viewpoint). The island’s sustainability extends to food, too. Regardless of the spot, you can expect locally sourced produce and fresh seafood almost everywhere you eat.

Besides the traditional seafood and wrinkled potatoes with mojo picón sauce, the island is famous for its cheese soup. A nod to the island’s former sheep-herding culture, many of the most traditional recipes include sheep (or goat or cow) cheese. One of the most delicious is the caldo de queso, a cheese soup.

Cheeses with papas arrugas and mojo picón. (Photo by Jesus Sierra/Getty Images)

Pair the island’s cheese with a glass of full-bodied white wine, the island’s specialty. After all, El Hierro’s wine culture goes back centuries — to 1526, to be exact. The island even has its very own wine certification (DO).

Bottom line

A natural swimming pool on El Hierro. (Photo by Rainer Ballreich/Getty Images)

Sustainable travelers, hikers, stargazers or those simply wanting a special spot to relax in the peace and quiet will love the island of El Hierro. Far away from the busy “scene” of Tenerife or Gran Canaria, this tiny island is a natural paradise perfect for a true getaway.

If you aren’t quite sure if El Hierro is the right island for your visit, check out these guides which may help you choose another island right for you:

• How to know which Canary Island is right for you
• Which Canary Island is best for your socially distanced vacation?

Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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10 Best Things to Do in El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain + MAP

Despite its small size, there are many things to do in El Hierro, a beautiful place and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Canary Island, Spain.

This volcanic island isn’t for everyone. You won’t find resorts or luxury hotels here, but there are spectacular natural landscapes that will blow you away. Without a doubt, it’s one of the best Canary Islands to enjoy hiking, diving, and time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

If you’d like to visit this island, this guide is for you because I’ll tell you what to do in El Hierro and how to organize your trip!

1. Go diving in La Restinga, an exciting thing to do in El Hierro

Diving in La Restinga is one of the top things to do in El Hierro since its seabed is full of fantastical reefs, caves, and volcanic landscapes. This district is considered one of the best places in the world for diving, so you know it’ll be amazing!

There are several dive sites in La Restinga, as well as different tour companies offering diving excursions. In addition to the volcanic underwater landscape, you can also see a variety of tropical marine life native to the Mediterranean, such as turtles, stingrays, and barracudas. From time to time, you can even spot a whale shark.

1. Go diving in La Restinga, an exciting thing to do in El Hierro

If you want to dive in La Restinga but you lack diving experience, I recommend booking this 2-hour tour. If you’re looking for something cheaper for your first time, this 2-hour snorkeling trip is another good option.

Either way, La Restinga is a charming fishing village to visit in El Hierro, full of great restaurants and accommodations. During our trip, we stayed at this apartment, and it was great.

2. Punta Orchilla Lighthouse, a lovely place to visit in El Hierro

Visiting the Punta Orchilla Lighthouse is another awesome thing to do in El Hierro. The lighthouse is on the western side of the island and, since it’s on the coast of a volcanic island, there is very little light pollution, so it’s the perfect place for stargazing. If you want to see the starry skies of the Canary Islands, visit the lighthouse at night and check our guide on how to photograph the Milky Way.

2. Punta Orchilla Lighthouse, a lovely place to visit in El Hierro

The colonial-style lighthouse was inaugurated in 1933, and it’s become one of the most iconic landmarks in El Hierro. Plus, it’s located in a designated Marine Reserve, so the surrounding natural environment is incredible, especially at sunset. If you’re not sure what to do in El Hierro, I suggest visiting late in the day so you can watch the sun go down, then stay to enjoy the night sky. Curiously, this area was a Prime Meridian until 1885.

3. Charco Azul and other natural pools, something you can’t miss in El Hierro, Spain

One of the best things to do in El Hierro is taking a refreshing swim in one of its natural pools.

It’s hard to choose the best natural pool on this island, but one of the most popular ones is Charco Azul. Located in El Golfo Valley, the pool is surrounded by gorgeous volcanic rock formations, so it’s the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful soak.

3. El Charco Azul and other natural pools, something you can’t miss in El Hierro, Spain

In addition to Charco Azul, there are other natural pools to see on the island, such as Charco de Los Sargos, which is actually a series of cliffside pools. I also recommend visiting La Maceta, where you can play in the ocean and enjoy stunning views.

While you’re sure to find other natural pools during your trip, some others that you can visit in El Hierro are Charco Manso, Pozo de las Calcosas, Tamaduste, and La Caleta.

4. La Llanía, one of the best hikes in El Hierro

The La Llanía route is one of the most popular hikes to do in El Hierro. The loop is about 4. 5 miles and quite easy, so you can do it in a couple of hours. The trail is on the northwest part of the island in Valverde, and it passes through the forest of El Brezal. As you walk through this thick and humid forest, you’ll see lichens, laurels, Canary pines, and other plant species. Without a doubt, it’s a point of interest in El Hierro that you don’t want to miss!

4. La Llanía, one of the best hikes in El Hierro

Along the route, you’ll also pass by the Hoya de Fireba scenic viewpoint, from which you can see other islands like La Gomera and Tenerife. If the skies are clear, you may also see the Bailadero de las Brujas, a treeless area in Fuerteventura where, according to legend, the witches used to dance. Another cool spot is the La Llanía viewpoint overlooking the valley of El Golfo.

If you’re looking for things to do in El Hierro with kids, hiking the La Llanía route is one of the best activities. As I said, it’s a simple walk, but it’s also very scenic and quiet.

5. Las Playas Natural Monument, an interesting attraction in El Hierro

Las Playas Natural Monument is another point of interest in El Hierro that I recommend checking out. It’s in the southeastern part of the island and is part of the Canary Islands’ Natura 2000 Network.

5. Las Playas Natural Monument, an interesting attraction in El Hierro

These cliffs were formed after a series of landslides that destroyed part of the island. Today, the cliffs stand over 3,280 feet tall and stretch over 4 miles wide. In front of the cliffs stands the iconic Roque de Bonanza, two large volcanic rocks that protrude from the water.

Believe me when I say that this place is impressive, as well as a quiet area to rest and disconnect from the noise of the city, especially if you’re staying at the Parador de El Hierro (one of the best paradores of Spain). You can even climb to the Las Playas or Isora viewpoints atop the cliffs to experience the immensity of this natural monument.

6. Tamaduste, another unforgettable place to go in El Hierro, Canary Islands

The coastal town of Tamaduste is another point of interest in El Hierro. Thanks to its location at the foot of a volcanic cliff, it’s one of the most picturesque places on the island, right in front of the Atlantic Ocean.

6. Tamaduste, another unforgettable place to go in El Hierro, Canary Islands

One of the main tourist attractions in Tamaduste is its natural pool, with its crystal-clear waters. Besides, if you’re not sure what to do in El Hierro with kids, the bay is a nice, calm place that everyone will enjoy. From there, you can walk to the Tamaduste viewpoint, where you can enjoy lovely views of the town, particularly at sunrise or sunset when the colors are phenomenal.

While Tamaduste is a great place to visit in El Hierro, there aren’t any large resorts or shopping centers here. We enjoyed the tranquility while staying at this apartment, where we were close to small shops and traditional restaurants.

7. Tacorón and other popular beaches in El Hierro

Unlike other islands, El Hierro only has a few miles of beaches. Yet, there are still several beaches to visit in El Hierro, and one of the most popular is Tacorón. It’s in the southern region of the island, in the El Pinar municipality. Tacorón is ideal for families, with its calm, crystal-clear waters and striking red sand.

7. Tacorón and other popular beaches in El Hierro

Besides Tacorón, Verodal is another point of interest in El Hierro. This beach also has red volcanic sand, which contrasts nicely with the blue water. Verodal is to the west, in the municipality of La Frontera and, while it’s beautiful, the strong currents make swimming a bit dangerous.

Some other beaches in El Hierro where you can swim, dive, and sunbathe are Arenas Blancas Beach, which is quiet and uncrowded; Puerto de la Estaca, which is perfect for watersports; La Restinga, where I recommend scuba diving; and Timijiraque, where you can surf.

8. la Peña and other viewpoints in El Hierro, Spain

Another cool thing to do in El Hierro is to visit some of its scenic viewpoints. The La Peña lookout point is in the north of the island, and it’s popular for its incredible panoramic views of the El Golfo valley. The viewpoint was built by architect César Manrique, who also built the restaurant there. I recommend visiting at sunset so you can see the fiery orange sky before ending your day at the stylish Hotel Puntagrande.

8. La Peña and other viewpoints in El Hierro, Spain

The Jinama viewpoint is another awesome place to see in El Hierro. Located 4,035 feet above sea level, it offers striking views of El Golfo and the island’s vineyards. Not only that, but the path leading to the overlook is gorgeous.

Some other interesting viewpoints to visit in El Hierro are Pico de Malpaso, which is beautiful but difficult to access; Lomo Negro, which overlooks the volcanic scenery of El Hierro; and the Las Playas viewpoint atop the Las Playas Natural Monument.

9. El Sabinar, one of the best places to go in El Hierro, Canary Islands

If you’re not sure what to do in El Hierro, keep an eye out for the signs to El Sabinar. This forest, also known as the Enchanted Forest of El Hierro, has a magical appearance, thanks to the ancient junipers growing there.

9. El Sabinar, one of the best places to go in El Hierro, Canary Islands

The forest has become one of the most magnificent places to visit in El Hierro, and it’s very close to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Kings, which I also recommend checking out. You won’t have any problems finding it since there are signposts everywhere. Along the path, you’ll pass by Phoenician junipers, heather, tabaiba, and cardone, or artichoke thistle. The junipers are especially intriguing because, due to sustained wind exposure, they have bent trunks that give them a peculiar shape. In fact, they’re one of the most photographed attractions in El Sabinar.

Moreover, along the route, you’ll find other El Hierro points of interest, such as the Bascos viewpoint and the Pozo de la Salud Spa.

10. Learn about the legend of the Garoé tree, a must-do in El Hierro

Finally, you can’t leave El Hierro without learning about the legend of the Garoé tree. The bimbaches, or the native inhabitants of El Hierro, revered this tree because they extracted fresh water from its leaves.

When the Spanish conquistadores arrived at the island, the bimbaches kept the tree’s location a secret, hoping that if the conquistadores couldn’t find drinkable water, they’d leave. However, a young bimbache fell in love with one of the soldiers and told him where to find the tree, leading her people to lose everything.

10. Learn about the legend of the Garoé tree, a must-do in El Hierro

You can book this excursion to learn more about this legend and enjoy a lovely hike through Ventejís, the lush forest where the Garoé tree lives. It’s one of the most interesting things to do in El Hierro, for sure.

Best accommodations in El Hierro

Unlike other islands like Tenerife, El Hierro doesn’t have large luxury resorts. That said, the small hotels here are charming and friendly.

One of the best hotels in El Hierro is Hotel Puntagrande, which boasts rooms overlooking the volcanic rocks. Curiously, the hotel is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the smallest hotel in the world. As such, if you want to stay here, you better book in advance.

Best accommodations in El Hierro

If that accommodation is full, you can stay at the Pozo de la Salud Spa, which has spacious rooms, a pool, and views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Parador de El Hierro is another good option nestled between the sea and the mountains.

If you’d rather stay in an apartment, the best options are the Villa Marina Apartments in La Caleta, the Varadero Apartments in La Restinga, and the Boomerang I Apartments in Tamaduste.

There are other options if you want to stay in El Hierro, but I recommend booking in advance since it’s a small island that can’t accommodate as many visitors as the larger Canary Islands.

El Hierro visitor information

To help you plan your trip to El Hierro, I’d also like to give you information on how to get there, how to get around the island, and where to eat.

I also have a map with all the points of interest in El Hierro, as well as accommodations and restaurants.

How to get to El Hierro

You can get to El Hierro by ferry or plane. If you decide to visit by ferry, be aware that the trip takes about 2-3 hours and departs from Tenerife, specifically Puerto Los Cristianos. You can check this website for departure schedules.

RESERVE A FERRY TO EL HIERRO

In case you’d like to go to El Hierro by plane, there are daily flights from Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Unfortunately, there aren’t any connecting flights to El Hierro from the peninsula, so you’ll have to get there from one of those two islands. We always compare prices using Kiwi and Skyscanner, two of the best websites to find cheap flights.

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How to get around El Hierro

In El Hierro, you can find buses, taxis, and tours that include transportation, so it’s totally possible to get around without your own car. That said, having a vehicle will be the most comfortable option.

If you have a driver’s license, your best bet is to rent a car for your entire trip. Of course, keep in mind that the roads are narrow and sometimes there is low visibility on the island. You’ll want to always follow the posted speed limit and drive carefully. Also, remember that most of the gas stations are only in the more urban areas, so make sure you have enough gas to last you!

Where to eat in El Hierro

One of the most popular restaurants in El Hierro is El Refugio, a family restaurant that opened in 1988 in La Restinga. It specializes in fish and seafood dishes, and the restaurant even has its own fishing boat, so it’s considered one of the best restaurants in the Canary Islands.

La Tafeña is another restaurant in El Hierro that I recommend. It’s located in the capital, Valverde, and has a menu full of fresh dishes and local products.

I also recommend Casa Goyo, which is located north of El Hierro is the town of San Andrés. The prices are quite cheap, and the menu includes a wide variety of delicious dishes.

As you can see, you’ll have no problem finding a place to eat in El Hierro. Most of the restaurants here are family-owned and offer a cozy ambiance and local ingredients.

El Hierro map

To help you quickly and easily plan your itinerary and route, here is a map of El Hierro, where you’ll find the tourist attractions, hotels, and restaurants I mentioned.

I hope you enjoy all the things to do in El Hierro, one of the most stunning Canary Islands! If you have any questions, leave me a comment below and I’ll try my best to help you out. Have a safe trip!

The Top 11 Things to See and Do in El Hierro

El Hierro coastline | © Puusterke/Wikimedia Commons

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21 December 2017

El Hierro is the smallest and most remote of the Canary Islands, and was considered by many as the end of the world until Columbus sailed beyond its shores and out into the unknown. With its high, craggy cliffs dashed by Atlantic swell, thick juniper groves, pine forests, and incredible volcanic rock formations, it’s easy to see why the island was declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve. With only around 20,000 tourists per year, it’s also a great getaway away from the crowds. These are some of the best things to see and do while you’re here.

Immerse yourself in nature with a hike along the various paths winding through the El Pinar pine forest. Choose from one of the many trails forking off from the main road. The pines cover a large part of the southern hemisphere of the island and connect to the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Los Reyes on the west side.

The unspoilt beaches

While El Hierro is the smallest of the the Canary Islands, it can boast some of the finest, and unspoilt beaches in the archipelago. The best beaches on the island are located along the south coast, with one of the best – and most popular – being Playa de Tacorón. Although there’s not much sand, the water is impossibly clear and it boasts particularly stunning surroundings. Head up to the Mirador de el Tacorón look-out spot for some superb panoramas, especially at sunset.

Sunset at Tacorón | © Fquintero2006/Wikimedia Commons

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Kings

Shrine

Visit the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Los Reyes – the patron saint of El Hierro – at this simple whitewashed sanctuary. After a carving of the Virgin was introduced to the island in 1546 and placed by the shepherds in a cave, the hermitage was erected in 1577 to house the statue.

This charming and tiny village at the north of the island comprises a collection of fishermen’s houses built from volcanic stone with thatched roofs. Pozo de las Calcosas also offers visitors the chance to dip in a choice of two tranquil natural pools set beside the wild Atlantic ocean. Look out for the impressive statue paying homage to God of the Sea, Neptune.

Neptune at Pozo de las Calcosas | © Jose Mesa/Flickr

Learn about rural life

Exhibitions depicting rural life on the island are on show at several small stone houses across the island, one of which is in Valverde and called Casa de las Quinteras Centro Etnográfico. Traditional clothing, ceramics and more can be seen, plus there’s also an excellent craft shop for locally-made souvenirs.

Ethnographic Center Casa de las Quinteras, Calle Armas Martell, 38900 Villa de Valverde, Tenerife, Spain, +34 922 55 20 26

Visit the Holy Tree of El Garoé

Before the Spanish conquered the island in 1405, the native community was called Bimbache or Bimbabpe, meaning ‘Sons of the Sons of Tenerife’. They worshipped gods of nature, and believed the El Garoé tree would magically spout water for the islanders and their animals (we now know it was simply mist in the air condensing on the leaves to provide fresh water). The original tree was felled by a hurricane in 1610, but a new one was planted in 1949 to commemorate the hallowed spot. There’s also a small information centre on the site, and you can take a walk to a nearby freshwater pool.

Interpretation Center Tree Garoé, Sendero Pre H-11 Km 8, 38916 San Andrés, Tenerife, Spain, +34 922 55 41 09

El Garoé tree | © El Coleccionista de Instantes/Flickr

Volcanology Centre

From October 2011 to March 2012 there were ongoing volcanic eruptions of various sizes underwater about two kilometres from the fishing village of La Restinga on the southern coast. The centre documents the causes of the volcanic eruptions and describes the events of 2011 via video, interactive exhibits, and special effects.

Centro De Interpretacion Vulcanologica, HI-4, 8, 38917 La Restinga, El Hierro, Tenerife, Spain

Ecomuseo de Guinea

This outdoor museum is the island’s largest cultural site. The Cases de Guinea is a fascinating journey through a volcanic cave and 20 ancient houses, four of which are accessible, displaying island life through the centuries. Adjoining the Cases is the Legatario, a sanctuary for breeding Gallotia Simonyi, the giant wall lizards native to El Hierro that can grow more than half a metre long.

Ecomuseum of Guinea, Calle General las Puntas, 38911 Las Puntas, El Hierro, Tenerife, Spain, +34 922 55 50 56

Gallotia Simonyi lizard | © Jose Mesa/Wikimedia Commons

Parque Cultural de El Julán

Apart from the incredible coastal views on offer from this site, the exhibition centre holds the most important cultural findings of El Hierro – petroglyphs scratched into the lava flow by the native Bimbache people. To this day, no-one has been able to decipher the glyphs and they remain shrouded in mystery. Walking tours to view the originals can be organised but must be booked in advance.

Cultural Park El Julan, HI-400, 38914 El Pinar, El Hierro, Tenerife, Spain, +34 922 55 84 23

The Centre for Biosphere Preservation

Although the islanders of El Hierro tend to live simply, the island is incredibly advanced technologically. It already offers free wifi across the island, and the long-term plan, which is on display at the centre, is for the island to become completely self-sufficient from renewable energy sources. With a state-of-the-art turbine visible on arrival at the harbour, as well as charging ports across the island for the electric cars, El Hierro’s 10,000 residents are leading the way for clean living.

Interpretation Center of the Biosphere Reserve, Calle Ferinto, 32, 38915 Isora, El Hierro, Tenerife, Spain, +34 922 55 41 09

Diving at La Restinga

Once a sleepy fishing village, La Restinga is now becoming a tourist hotspot for divers wanting to experience the warm, still waters of the Mar de las Calmas on the southwestern shore. But be warned, divers must stay near sea level for at least 12 hours after a dive due to the considerable altitude difference between the water and the nearest towns, which can reach 100 metres above. Head to the La Restinga Dive Centre to arrange your scuba experience.

Buceo La Restinga, Calle la Orchilla, 38917 La Restinga, El Hierro, Tenerife, Spain, +34 691 26 99 07

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Best Day Trips to El Hierro from Tenerife

El Hierro is an island to get lost: in the immensity of its coasts and cliffs sculpted in volcanic rock, the paths that cross meadows and forests of pine and juniper, and the deep sea caves and caves in which to live an adventure.

If you are going on a multi-day trip to the Canary Islands, a day trip to El Hierro from Tenerife is an experience I would always recommend. Do you want to know how to visit the island that was considered the end of the world before the discovery of America? Then read on, because here is the guide you were looking for.

1. Full day excursion to El Hierro from Tenerife

Views from the viewpoint of La Peña| ©Ἥλιος

Since taking an excursion to another of the Canary Islands from Tenerife means having to organize the route, take the ferry, get some method of transportation or rent a car and visit everything on your own, taking an organized excursion to El Hierro from your hotel is the most comfortable and even more economical option. Read on and I’ll tell you why!

But first, let me show you everything you will see on this amazing excursion to El Hierro:

La Peña viewpoint

In the company of a local guide who knows all the secrets of the island and its most amazing places, you will tour El Hierro on a route that starts at the viewpoint of La Peña, in the north of the island, where the views of the valley of El Golfo, full of vineyards and fruit orchards, will give you an indelible memory.

Viewpoint of Jinama

Then you will continue to the viewpoint of Jinama, to the east, from where you will have one of the best views of the bay of El Golfo if you manage to overcome vertigo. You will see cliffs, volcanic beaches, and small hermitages lost high up in front of a glorious panorama of the Atlantic Sea.

Frontera Rural Park

You will continue on a route through the Frontera Rural Park where you will discover the laurel forest, a unique natural environment of the Canary Islands and declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and stop for a menu of typical Canarian food in a local restaurant.

Church of La Candelaria and the natural pool of La Maceta

In the afternoon you will visit the Candelaria Church, with a beautiful white-walled bell tower separated from the temple on top of a mountain, and you will go down to the coast of the island to visit a virgin beach and the natural pool of La Maceta, one of the most famous of the Canary Islands.

Hotel Punta Grande

To finish the excursion, you will visit what is known as ‘the smallest hotel in the world’: the Punta Grande hotel, a small black stone house by the sea that could perfectly serve as a setting for a Wes Anderson movie.

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2. Why I recommend this excursion

Enjoy the magical nature of the Frontera Rural Park.| ©Dan

It is a very complete experience that takes you to see the most interesting places on the island, without you having to organize the excursion on your own or worry about transportation and following a map.

However, it has a disadvantage: neither the food nor the ferry is included in the price, so you will have to pay an extra 14 € for the former and 24 € for the latter, for each person participating in the tour. Even so, it can still be worth doing this excursion if you want to visit El Hierro from Tenerife, since preparing on your own a day like this is not easy if you don’t know the island or if you are not accompanied by a local.

Also, if you travel to El Hierro on your own from Tenerife the ferry ticket is more expensive (around 50 € per adult).

Alex’s Traveller Tip

El Hierro has hardly any beaches as it is surrounded almost exclusively by cliffs. Even so, bathing in one of its natural pools is a unique experience that you can enjoy on your own excursion to the island.

3. Useful information

Hotel Punta Grande| ©Jose Mesa

• Duration: 12 hours
• Price: from 60 euros
• Group size: 50 people
• What’s included: Local guide, driver and air-conditioned minivan, transfer to and from your hotel.
• What’s NOT included: Lunch (14 € per person) and ferry ticket (24 € per person)

4. Frequently asked questions about the excursion to El Hierro

The fog over the island from the viewpoint of Jinama| ©Jose Mesa

What documentation do I need to board?

You will need your DNI or passport to board the ferry that takes you from Tenerife to El Hierro. If you forget to bring it, it is quite possible that you will not be allowed to board the ferry and you will not be able to get your money back for the excursion.

What happens if it rains or if the weather is bad?

The excursion only runs in good weather, so if it rains it will be postponed or cancelled and you will get your money back. You can also cancel for any reason, and if you do so at least 24 hours in advance you will get a full refund.

Will there be time for a swim?

There are no bathing stops on the excursion I have recommended, as El Hierro does not have too many beaches although it does have natural pools. In the natural pool of La Maceta you will stop for about 15 minutes, which is not enough to make it worthwhile to take a dip.

How does the hotel pick-up option work?

Check the list of hotels included for pick-up and return transfer, as if yours is not included you will have to get to the departure point (Los Cristianos beach in Tenerife) on your own.

5. Get the most out of El Hierro from Tenerife

Take a walk through the picturesque streets of Valverde| ©El Coleccionista de Instantes Fotografía & Video

As I have already told you, preparing an excursion on your own to the neighboring island from Tenerife is not worth it for just one day, but in case you are not much into organized experiences, here are a few tips that will surely help you.

The ferry

There is only one route from Tenerife to El Hierro: the ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to get there and there are daily departures. It is best to book in advance from the website of Naviera Armas, the only company that operates on the island with this service.

The price per adult to get from Los Cristianos to Valverde (El Hierro) is just over 50 €, as long as you travel on foot without a vehicle. One of the advantages of the organized excursion to El Hierro is that the ticket price is cheaper and, although it does not include other things in the price, it ends up being the cheapest option.

How to get around the island

The best way to tour the wonderful island of El Hierro is by car. Either with your own car or renting it in Valverde, for which you have three companies: Avis, TransHierro or Autos Bamir. In any case, I recommend renting it well in advance because even in low season it can be difficult.

As a last resort, you can use the island’s buses or, rather, guaguas, and if you feel like touring the mountains you can rent a bicycle, although you will know that this will require a preparation measured in detail to know the route beforehand.

Another option, the most expensive and least recommended, is to use a cab to get around El Hierro.

My favorite route

El Hierro is an island that invites you to stay and discover all its treasures, but as you can see in the itinerary of the organized tour it is perfectly possible to visit most of its essential places in a day trip.

As soon as you arrive in El Hierro, head for the viewpoint of La Peña. Created by the Lanzarote architect César Manrique, it offers one of the most spectacular views you will have on the island and is a perfect way to start the excursion.

From here, you can go to the natural pool of La Maceta if you feel like bathing in a unique place and take the opportunity to eat and rest (around there are picnic areas, restaurants and places to lie in the sun), or if you prefer to visit a natural cave go to Charco Azul, where you can take a very nice picture for Instagram and even bathe if the sea is calm.

Afterwards, head towards the Parador Turístico de El Hierro. The building itself is the least of it, the amazing thing is the environment that surrounds it! You can relax for a while at the foot of a huge mountain and stroll along a beach without buildings or beach bars. By the way, on the way to the Parador, there are several points where it is worth stopping and enjoying the spectacular view.

From here, head back up the east coast of the island back to Valverde, where you can take a short walk at sunset and discover its charming little streets before catching the ferry back to Tenerife.

6. Other recommended excursions and activities

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If you have already visited El Hierro or you are still deciding which is the best excursion to do on your trip, I recommend you to read this guide about the day trip to La Gomera from Tenerife: Best Day Trips to La Gomera from Tenerife.

You also have other activities that will make your trip to Tenerife an unforgettable experience. One of my favorites is to do a kayak tour of the island, as it also includes snorkeling and with some luck you will see turtles, whales, and even some dolphins: Kayaking and Snorkeling With Turtles in Tenerife.

If whale and dolphin watching has caught your attention, you should know that the Canary Islands is one of the most special places in the world to see marine animals. Here you have a complete guide about this amazing experience: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Tenerife.

Attractions El Hierro – what to see in 2022 OrangeSmile.com

El Hierro can be safely called the most unique island of the Canary archipelago. Among its main features are miniature sizes, which in no way detract from the dignity of this amazing corner of the planet. The entire territory of the island is a series of interesting natural sights, there are also historical sites that are attractive for exploring. In addition, there are several dozen magnificent beaches on the territory of El Hierro, so the island has long been popular with tourists who prefer to spend time on the coast. About 10,000 people live permanently on the territory of the island. El Hierro managed to preserve not only its amazing nature, but also the unique national flavor.

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The capital of the island is the city of Valverde, a very picturesque and picturesque town, which is literally immersed in an abundance of green spaces. Among the outstanding sights of the capital is the Punta Grande Hotel, listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The fact is that after the opening, this amazing hotel received the status of the smallest hospitality establishment in the world, it is known far beyond the borders of the country and is very popular with travelers.

Among the outstanding natural attractions of the miniature island, it is worth noting the forest of La Deesa (La Deesa). It is the only nature reserve in the world where the sabina tree grows in natural conditions. The size of this tree is quite impressive, the height can reach 8 meters. The tree also looks very unusual, its trunk is a complex plexus of branches, it is simply impossible to confuse a rare tree with others. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Hikers should definitely go to Cape Orchilla, which is a layer of solidified lava. It is here that the old lighthouse is located, the westernmost lighthouse in Spain. More recently, Cape Orchilla was literally considered the end of the world, the zero meridian passed here.

To get acquainted with the culture and traditions of the indigenous population, the city of El Pinar is ideal. There is a huge number of interesting craft shops where you can buy original musical instruments, wicker baskets and wood crafts, as well as amazingly beautiful handmade canvases. In the northern part of the island there is a beautiful valley of El Golfo (El Golfo), its entire territory is occupied by beautiful orchards and vineyards. Travelers will have the opportunity not only to stroll through picturesque places, but also to visit several local wineries, as well as purchase their best products.

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Those who wish to see the most valuable historical monuments of the island should visit the village of La Frontera (la Frontera). For many hundreds of years, local residents have managed to carefully preserve the cultural traditions of their ancestors, into which they proudly initiate guests from distant lands. There is a small open-air museum in the village, the main “exhibits” of which are the old houses of the indigenous people with completely preserved furnishings.

The highest point of the island and one of its main natural attractions is the peak of Malpaso (Malpaso). Its height is 1,500 meters. Climbing to the top of the mountain does not require special training, and therefore absolutely everyone can do it. This amazing place is the best place for admiring the scenery. From the top of the mountain, all areas of the island are perfectly visible. This is only a small part of the entertainment available to guests of El Hierro.

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El Hierro is considered an ideal place for lovers of beach holidays and scuba diving. In the vicinity of the capital, there is a charming Tamaduste bay. On this stretch of coastline, you can enjoy the calm sea and gentle sun. A significant part of the visitors to this beach are locals. The beach of Pozo de las Calcosas is very unusual. On this stretch of the coast there are several convenient quiet backwaters. It will be comfortable for family tourists to relax here, and the beach is also very popular with romantic natures. There are several charming bungalows built of black stones off the coast, and rest in such an unusual setting will be unforgettable.

Playa de Arenas is equally popular with both locals and tourists. This sandy beach is well landscaped. There are several excellent restaurants and cafes on its territory. Playa de Verodal beach is considered the most beautiful on the island, it is covered with soft golden sand. Getting to the beach by land is quite difficult, so the number of tourists on the coast is quite small. For those who want to visit this beach, it is best to take a boat trip.

Cultural attractions on El Hierro

For thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans, the indigenous people of the Canary Islands were the Guaches. The Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians visited here, but did not begin to populate the island. Like the Arabs who found them in the 12th century. The Spaniards, Portuguese and French for almost the entire 15th century shared El Hierro not only among themselves, but also with local residents who did not want to surrender to the Europeans without a fight. The Bimbachi, the Guaches of El Yera, were not completely exterminated during colonization, and today traces of them can be found throughout the island. The culture of the indigenous population was very primitive and did not step too far beyond the achievements of the Stone Age. Here they did not know metals, they walked in skins, ate simple food and lived according to the precepts of their ancestors.

Despite the low level of development, bimbachi had their own information transmission system, albeit incredibly primitive. Now all the descendants of the indigenous population of the island have long been assimilated and lost among Europeans and South Americans, but you can see confirmation of the existence of fine symbolic art among the ancient inhabitants of El Hierro. In the southwest of La Frontera, in the town of Hulan, there is a cave covered with petroglyphs. Here, many centuries ago, there was an old and rather large settlement of bimbachi. Traces of primitive stone buildings are found throughout El Hierro, so sometimes an interesting structure can be found just by walking through the forest.

You can purposefully go to Huaklos, where there are several ruins of ancient stone buildings at once. In addition to the traces of bimbachi, two hundred meters from the settlement there is a rather interesting ethnographic museum. Here are collected a dozen different dwellings and outbuildings of the island from different eras, from a primitive camp in a lava tube to a small house made of pieces of lava. Inside you can see the restored interiors of kitchens and rooms, listen to how they lived, what they celebrated and how the ancestors of modern islanders had fun. The ticket price includes the services of a guide. The tour is mostly in Spanish, but a lot of information is provided in English. There is also a langetarium where you can learn about the life cycle of the unique El Hierro giant lizards.

On the territory of the museum there is also a rather unusual cave, created entirely under the action of lava gases. For centuries, Europeans have been convinced that El Hierro is the extreme point of the world. Actually, only the discoveries of Columbus could convince them. But, nevertheless, there is still an interesting object on the island, reminiscent of those times when there was no longer any land beyond the Canary Islands on all maps. The fact is that the zero meridian used to pass through the territory of the island, and here you can see a plaque testifying to this on the westernmost lighthouse in Spain, which can be found on Cape Orchilla. More about cultural attractions

El Hierro Entertainment

El Hierro is called the green island by many. Many endemic plants and rare animals have been preserved here. You can look at all the more magnificent local nature from each of the many viewing platforms scattered in abundance around the island. Mirador de la Pena next to a small restaurant overlooking the capital Vilverde, Mirador de Bascos nearby, Mirador de las Playas at a kilometer height, Mirador de Tanajara, where the sky merges with the sea will give you unforgettable emotions. You will have to climb the Mirador de Jinama near Frontera on foot, but the opening panorama of the island will be a good compensation for the effort spent. There are several more sites on the island that can be reached both on foot and by car.

If you decide to rent a car, then it is best to do it in the capital Velverde. Of the necessary requirements for obtaining a car – the age of more than twenty-one years, otherwise you will not be of legal age by local standards, more than a year behind the wheel and an international driver’s license. Do not be surprised that at any rental, most cars are electric cars. In order to protect biosphere diversity, local authorities strongly encourage the development of such transport, and charging stations for electric cars are scattered throughout the island, even in the most remote areas from settlements. However, you can also rent a familiar gasoline car or motorcycle.

Fans of cycling will also like it here. A lot of mountain trails will be of interest to mountain bike lovers, and fans of a quiet ride can safely ride along country roads – there is very little traffic here. Be sure to visit the forest of La Dehesa, a unique natural reserve. Here, under natural conditions, without any human intervention, the Canarian juniper, aka “sabina”, grows. These are quite impressive trees that can reach eight meters in height and impress with their bizarre shapes. Their trunks bend towards the ground and intertwine so much that it is very difficult to separate one closely growing tree from another.

On the territory of the island, occupying a total area of ​​more than 165 square kilometers, there are 5 reserves – Las Reservas Integrales de Mencafete, Los Roques de Salmor, La Reserva Natural Especial de Tibataje, el Parque Rural de Frontera and La Reserva Marina del Mar de las Calmas. A total of more than two dozen different routes lie here – from fairly simple ones, without any special elevation changes, to those that only very trained tourists can do. It is worth climbing to the top of Malpaso, one and a half kilometers above sea level. Rich in interesting places and the deserted western coast of El Hierro, which is worth a visit for every connoisseur of solitude. There are almost no beaches in the usual sense of the word. But there are many beautiful bays, like the one in which the small village of Pozo de las Calcosas is located. There are many beautiful natural pools throughout the island, such as El Hierro, Charco Azul and La Maceta near La Frontera. More about entertainment

El Hierro attractions for families with children

El Hierro is a small island. Tourism here began to gain momentum only at the end of the last century, and therefore there are not too many entertainments designed exclusively for children. The hotels have children’s rooms and animation programs, in the capital you can find a dozen small playgrounds and a floor for mini-football and basketball. However, inquisitive children who are ready to learn something new every day will find it very interesting here. For example, on El Hierro, a child can get to know the life of the indigenous people of the Bimbachi, who inhabited the island before the arrival of the Spaniards. Most of the exhibits associated with their rather primitive culture can be found in the open-air ethnographic museum near Huacos.

There, the child will be able to get acquainted not only with different types of bimbachi dwellings, but also see with their own eyes how their architecture was improved – from the simplest shelters in caves to a real house made of lava fragments. Samples of the interiors of the indigenous islanders are also presented here. In addition, here you can introduce a child to a lava cave and tell how it is formed and what a volcanic eruption is. Near the village of Khulan, the child will be able to get acquainted with another monument of ancient culture. There are petroglyphs, or symbolic rock paintings of bimbachi. The child will be able not only to see the images with his own eyes, but also to get acquainted with the data that scientists have about the culture and language of the natives.

What kid doesn’t want to be at the end of the world? On El Hierro, the child will have such an opportunity. For hundreds of years, before the discovery of America by Columbus, the whole world was sure that here, at Cape Orchilla, is the edge of the world. It was here that the zero meridian passed on all the maps, the starting point, now transferred to Greenwich. The child will be able to see with his own eyes the confirmation of this, looking at the commemorative plaque on the old Spanish lighthouse. It is worth spending time on joint walks around the capital Velverde. This city was founded in the 15th century, but a strong fire in 1899 destroyed part of the old buildings. However, a child may be interested in the town hall and several churches.

You can get acquainted with the life of the Canarians in El Pino. This small village seems to have been lost in time – they live here according to the precepts of their ancestors, are engaged in traditional crafts, and it seems that they do not pay attention to technological progress at all. Excursion boats depart from the capital’s harbor. You can go with your child to the neighboring islands, or you can choose a sightseeing tour along the coast of El Hierro, during which you can swim in the open sea. Be sure to visit the harbor of La Reslinga, where just 70 centimeters under water is the crater of an active volcano, which may give rise to a new island. In the waters of El Hierra, you can go fishing with your child, and swim with a mask and snorkel. More about children’s attractions

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El Hierro Island. Attractions El Hierro

Starting a series of reports from a new trip to the Canary Islands. I’ll start with the smallest harsh island of El Hierro, which is located on the edge of the earth. How we flew there, where we lived and a little about sea water pools.

Flying over the island of La Palma

Most often, a new journey begins with an airplane, so for us, a flight is always a holiday. Between the Canary Islands, basically, only the airline Binter Canarias flies with not very humane prices. They flew out to the most distant island.

A small ATR turboprop took off briskly. The volcano immediately appeared. After about 10 minutes, an island appeared on the horizon.

Just 40 minutes after takeoff we fly up to the harsh island of El Hierro. We flew over our village of Caleta. A sharp turn, and we are already going to land. The landing strip is very short. In front of her, the ocean, after her, too. You can’t go wrong. The plane slowed down quite sharply, turned around, and we were already in front of the airport.

It is customary here to walk to the plane. During this time, you manage to take several photos of the airplanes. No one is stopping you, take as many pictures as you like.

The island has a small but cozy airport. Serves several flights a day from Tenerife and Gran Canaria. There are no charter and international flights here, so there are few tourists on the island.

I also booked a rental car from home. For 5 days, €84 came out for a VW Polo. While you are waiting for your luggage, you can already check out the car. Credit card was not required, international rights too. For registration, they asked for rights, a passport and a debit card. Written off for rent only. No deposits were taken.

A brand new Polo was waiting for us in the airport parking lot. Mileage about 5000km. I really liked the car. We quickly settled into the apartment and went to the supermarket for groceries.

Supermarkets on El Hierro are busy. There is no big chain store. The largest was found in the capital Valverde. The city is located at a high altitude at cloud level. It’s unusual to drive into the clouds like that!

In the capital, they are very confused with green energy. There are wind turbines and a dam system that accumulates energy. I’ll talk about this later.

In every country we try to taste local products, especially fruits, cheeses and meats. There are several cheese factories on the island. We found Herreño hard cheese in the store. Very unusual, but not flavorful enough. Too bad we didn’t find sheep’s cheese.

Let me tell you a little about our cute house overlooking the ocean. There is a large kitchen with a spacious living room, 2 bedrooms and 1 cramped toilet with shower. The hostess rents out several houses and rooms. She also lives in the area.

But our house is full of flowers and palm trees. Fenced off from neighbors by a stone wall. You feel alone. You sit, admire the ocean, listen to the canaries, watch the waves.

At the table you can meet the dawn, which I did every morning. Be sure to start the morning with a little exercise, otherwise it is difficult to maintain our pace. You travel all day, look for the best sights of the island, then in the evening you process photos, post information on the site. It’s not as easy as it looks from the pictures. A lot of work has been done on our guides. You can safely trust them.

But back at dawn and breakfast with a cup of tea. Recently, when traveling, I have a hearty breakfast of muesli with milk. The main thing is to find unroasted muesli and without added sugar!

A short walk in the morning garden. The owner takes good care of her property. Everything is covered in greenery. There is a small fountain at the end of the path.

The hotel is called Apartamentos Villa Marina. The house cost us only €40 per day. Look at the prices for your dates:

I’ll tell you a little about the small village of La Caleta – 4 streets and several dozen houses, but the main attraction is the pools with sea water.

The coast is very rough on the island. Swimming is very dangerous if there are waves. Some villages are lucky enough to have beaches, but in Caleta there are only sheer cliffs with large boulders. Residents chipped in or the administration built an excellent pool complex for them. 2 large swimming pools and 1 for children. At high tide, waves roll onto the shores, where there are several openings. Through them, water flows into the pools, and then pours out. This is how water is renewed.

In January the air temperature was 21-24 degrees. The water in the ocean was about 20 degrees – quite cheerful. By the way, if there are no waves, then you can get into the ocean through ladders. It sank and swam right away. The water in the pools seemed to me even colder than in the ocean.

When you swim, you see such beauty around. Look with what love the ladders and railings are lined with pebbles. Even just walking along the promenade is very pleasant.

And there are such landscapes around!

If you work with a creation of nature, then you need to somehow try to imitate it, use natural material, natural rounded shapes.

This was a short introduction about my favorite island, El Hierro. Next time I will tell you about the freaky observation decks that take your breath away!

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Hierro
(El Hierro)
is the smallest of the seven main Canary Islands. The area of ​​​​which is only 268 square meters. km. There are about 1000 inhabitants on the island. The island seems monotonous and deserted, and time seems to have stopped.

Coast Hierro
is mostly steep, but has small bays and beautiful natural pools with crystal clear water, where you can have a great time: see underwater beauty, or just swim. It is believed that of all the islands of the Canary archipelago, Hierro has the most interesting and beautiful diving, which easily compensates for the lack of sandy beaches.

Tourism opportunity at Hierro
was opened much later than in other Canary Islands, which contributed to the preservation of a special rural mood, cleanliness and peace. Therefore, mostly only tourists come here who want unity on the edge of the earth. This is how people believed for many centuries due to the fact that the island seemed very distant and mysterious. In our time, everything has changed, and now at Hierro
there are small hotels where everyone can stay.

Cities and resorts:

Most of the hotels are located in the Parador del Turissimo (Las Playas), in the city of Valverde and on the neighboring coast.

Valverde
is the largest city on the island of Hierro, with a population of only 5,000. In the El Golfo area there is the Club Punta Grande hotel, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest in the world.

You can also stay in the coastal villages of La Caleta, El Tamaduste
) and Timihiraka, where all conditions for relaxation and enjoyment of unique landscapes are also created. One of the most famous is a natural lava pool with access to the sea. It is located in the village of Tamaduste. The central part can surprise with its slopes, which are completely covered with a magnificent pine forest. In the south of the island there is a small harbor called La Restinga, which is known for its calm waters and excellent fish. That is why the locals call this place the most seaside.

Hierro has legends in his arsenal. Some of which excite the imagination, and some just cause a smile. For example: the legend about the existence of the mythical island of St. Brand, which disappears and reappears in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Or the legend of the sacred Gareo tree, whose branches supplied the island with moisture until the Spaniards settled it.

Attractions and entertainment:

One of the attractions of the island of Hierro is the forest of La Dehesa. It is here that the Canarian juniper grows, a tree with bizarre shapes. And on the lava of Cape Orchilla you can see the westernmost lighthouse in Spain. In ancient times, the zero meridian passed in this place, and it was believed that it was here that the end of the world was located.

It is impossible not to mention a wonderful feast in honor of the appearance of the Virgin Mary in Los Reyes. Since 1643, once every four years, local residents celebrate this holiday, according to the traditions of which, at dawn on September 24, a statue of the Virgin Mary is carried out from her sanctuary in the forest of La Deesa to the city of Valverde. All this is accompanied by people dancing to the whistle and drum beat. This is one of the most interesting holidays in the Canaries.

700m high with sea view

This is one of the creations of the famous Canarian architect César Manrique. From here, impressive landscapes of the El Golfo valley open with its cliffs up to one kilometer high. Here you will find a restaurant with a wide selection of traditional Canarian dishes, which are invited to try, admiring the amazing landscapes.

Garoe tree

Secrets of the past

In a very beautiful place is this tree, which is considered sacred to the inhabitants of Hierro, because once its leaves collected rainwater, which was used by the local population. Today there is an information center where you will get acquainted with the phenomenon of horizontal rains and all the secrets of this extraordinary place.

Charco Azul on the island of Hierro

Natural swimming pool just for you!

A natural salt water pool in the majestic El Golfa Valley, a gift from volcanic eruptions to the inhabitants of Hierro. After a refreshing swim, you can sunbathe on the wooden platform. Despite the fact that this is almost a pristine place where there are not many people, getting here is quite easy.

Frontera Rural Park

Enchanted Forest

In this protected area, you can feel like in an enchanted forest. Admire these beautiful trees up to 8 meters high, which have been bent by the force of the wind. Such a landscape can only be seen in three places around the world, so we are talking about one of the main symbols of the island of Hierro..

El Hierro is the westernmost and smallest island of the Canary archipelago, better known among the locals as “Isla Chiquita” – a small island. Due to the lack of sandy beaches, Hierro is almost unaffected by the tourism industry.

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How to get to Hierro

The island has air links with the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma. A regular ferry service links Puerto de la Estaca with Tenerife and Gomera.

Search for flights to Tenerife (nearest airport to Hierro)

Transport

There is practically no public transport on the island, so it is better to rent a car to travel around Hierro. The roads are generally good, with few difficult sections.

Hierro Beaches

10 km from the capital is Tamaduste – a quiet cove with a pleasant beach, a favorite vacation spot for the islanders. 8 km from Valverde – Pozo de las Calcosas: comfortable pools for swimming and many black stone bungalows, which can be reached by steep steps.

Playa de Arenas is a sandy beach popular with tourists and locals.

The most beautiful beach on the island is Playa de Verodal. Small, with reddish volcanic sand, lying at the foot of a high cliff, this beach, despite its picturesqueness, is not very popular – and all because of a bad road.

Feast of the apparition of the Virgin Mary on the island of Hierro

La Restinha is also one of the most popular resorts on Hierro. There is a large hotel, a residential complex and the Avenida Maritima promenade, which is famous for its large number of shops, bars and restaurants. In the center of the resort is a small black sand beach. On the beach – rich opportunities for water sports, including diving. The surrounding waters have the status of a nature reserve, and the local scuba diving base is open all year round and offers excursions and night expeditions.

The Marine Nature Reserve, located in the south of the island, is a paradise for diving enthusiasts.

Hotels Hierro

The island has only 800 beds for tourists, most of whom are residents of the Canary Islands, vacationing here in July and August.

Shopping: shops

Just like hundreds of years ago, handicrafts flourish on the island: ceramics, weaving and woodcarving. All this splendor can be bought in shops, as well as in village markets.

Attractions and attractions Hierro

The main attractions of Hierro are natural.

The capital of the island – Valverde (full name La Villa de Santa Maria de Valverde) is a small town located on the slope of an evergreen valley. The only cultural monument here is the church of Santa Maria de la Concepción, built in 1767.

Casas de Guinea – an old Norman settlement of the 15th century, considered one of the oldest on the island. An ecological museum is open here – a complex of shepherd’s huts, reconstructed and furnished with furniture from different eras.

Lagartario is a reserve where natural habitats are provided for rare breeds of lizards (one and a half meters!), found only on Hierro.

• Where to stay:
  On the largest, most diverse and hospitable island of the Canary archipelago – the picturesque Gran Canaria, a variety of hotels in the main resort of which – Maspalomas – can satisfy every taste. We recommend Lanzarote to nature lovers – there are as many as 300 extinct volcanoes. Tenerife has a rich nightlife, but the coast is steep and rocky. At

Exploring the island

The port and airport are close to Valverde, the capital of the island, away from the coast. Valverde is located at an altitude of 700 m above sea level – in the old days it protected the city from pirate raids. Valverde is a small town. In the center of it rises the church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. There is not much to see here, although you can visit the Casa de las Quinteras mansion (open: Mon-Fri 9.00-14.00, Sun 10.00-13.30) and get acquainted with the folk crafts of the island. But entertainment in the many bars and restaurants on El Hierro will give you pleasure. From the bus station you can take a bus to other parts of the island. If you drive, take the scenic road across the island to the small town of San Andrea, and from there climb up to the mirador de la Peña in the northern part of El Golfo. Once these rocks were part of a huge volcanic crater, but about 50 thousand years ago, part of the crater slid into the sea, leaving behind a fertile valley and a huge bay. On the mirador there is a restaurant built by César Manrique. From there, stunning views of beauty open up.

You can go through the Moncanal tunnel from Valverde to Frontera. The main attraction of this town is the church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria with a free-standing bell tower, built right on the crater of the volcano. Near Frontera on the coast there is a reserve of giant lizards Lagartario (open: July – September Tue-Sat 10.30-14.30, 17.00-19.00, Sun 11.00-14.00; October – May Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.00, Sun 11.00-14.00 , paid entrance). Here you can also visit the Guinea Ecomuseum (open: July – September Tue-Sat 10.30-14.30, 17.00-19.00, Sun 11.00-14.00, entry fee), which recreates Canarian dwellings from the time of Spanish colonization until the 20th century.

A little to the west is the pretty town of Sabinosa, the secluded monastery of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes and the juniper forest of El Sabinal. Junipers (sabinosas), twisted and tangled by strong winds, are an extraordinary sight. Cape Punta Orchilla is located very close – once the zero meridian passed through this point, which in the 19th century. moved to Greenwich. From here, the road leads to the best beach of the island, Playa del Verodal.

To get to the southeast part of El Hierro, you need to return to the central axis, and then through green pastures and pine forests to the town of El Pinar.

The town is famous for its ceramics and interesting decorations. Then the road goes through the harsh volcanic plain to the fishing village of La Restinha. There is a diving center on the black volcanic beach, and there are several good fish restaurants in the village itself. The neighboring bay of Baia de Naos is a marine nature reserve.

Divers’ paradise

In 2000, El Hierro and its coastal waters were declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. All forms of life are protected in this area. Picturesque underwater landscapes and an abundance of marine life make the island the best diving destination in Spain.

Excursions to the island of El Hierro. Hierro (El Hierro) – the island of peace and quiet, Spain

I start a series of reports from a new trip to the Canary Islands. I’ll start with the smallest harsh island of El Hierro, which is located on the edge of the earth. How we flew there, where we lived and a little about sea water pools.

Flying over the island of La Palma

Most often, a new journey begins with an airplane, so for us, a flight is always a holiday. Between the Canary Islands, basically, only the airline Binter Canarias flies with not very humane prices. They flew out to the most distant island.

A small ATR turboprop took off briskly. The volcano immediately appeared. After about 10 minutes, an island appeared on the horizon.

Just 40 minutes after takeoff we fly up to the harsh island of El Hierro. We flew over our village of Caleta. A sharp turn, and we are already going to land. The landing strip is very short. In front of her, the ocean, after her, too. You can’t go wrong. The plane slowed down quite sharply, turned around, and we were already in front of the airport.

It is customary here to walk to the plane. During this time, you manage to take several photos of the airplanes. No one is stopping you, take as many pictures as you like.

The island has a small but cozy airport. Serves several flights a day from Tenerife and Gran Canaria. There are no charter and international flights here, so there are few tourists on the island.

I also booked a rental car from home. For 5 days, €84 came out for a VW Polo. While you are waiting for your luggage, you can already check out the car. Credit card was not required, international rights too. For registration, they asked for rights, a passport and a debit card. Written off for rent only. No deposits were taken.

A brand new Polo was waiting for us in the airport parking lot. Mileage about 5000km. I really liked the car. We quickly settled into the apartment and went to the supermarket for groceries.

Supermarkets on El Hierro are busy. There is no big chain store. The largest was found in the capital Valverde. The city is located at a high altitude at cloud level. It’s unusual to drive into the clouds like that!

In the capital, they are very confused with green energy. There are wind turbines and a dam system that accumulates energy. I’ll talk about this later.

In every country we try to taste local products, especially fruits, cheeses and meats. There are several cheese factories on the island. We found Herreño hard cheese in the store. Very unusual, but not flavorful enough. Too bad we didn’t find sheep’s cheese.

Let me tell you a little about our cute house overlooking the ocean. There is a large kitchen with a spacious living room, 2 bedrooms and 1 cramped toilet with shower. The hostess rents out several houses and rooms. She also lives in the area.

But our house is full of flowers and palm trees. Fenced off from neighbors by a stone wall. You feel alone. You sit, admire the ocean, listen to the canaries, watch the waves.

At the table you can meet the dawn, which I did every morning. Be sure to start the morning with a little exercise, otherwise it is difficult to maintain our pace. You travel all day, look for the best sights of the island, then in the evening you process photos, post information on the site. It’s not as easy as it looks from the pictures. A lot of work has been done on our guides. You can safely trust them.

But back at dawn and breakfast with a cup of tea. Recently, when traveling, I have a hearty breakfast of muesli with milk. The main thing is to find unroasted muesli and without added sugar!

A short walk in the morning garden. The owner takes good care of her property. Everything is covered in greenery. There is a small fountain at the end of the path.

The hotel is called Apartamentos Villa Marina. The house cost us only €40 per day. Look at the prices for your dates:

I’ll tell you a little about the small village of La Caleta – 4 streets and several dozen houses, but the main attraction is the pools with sea water.

The coast is very rough on the island. Swimming is very dangerous if there are waves. Some villages are lucky enough to have beaches, but in Caleta there are only sheer cliffs with large boulders. Residents chipped in or the administration built an excellent pool complex for them. 2 large swimming pools and 1 for children. At high tide, waves roll onto the shores, where there are several openings. Through them, water flows into the pools, and then pours out. This is how water is renewed.

In January the air temperature was 21-24 degrees. The water in the ocean was about 20 degrees – quite cheerful. By the way, if there are no waves, then you can get into the ocean through ladders. It sank and swam right away. The water in the pools seemed to me even colder than in the ocean.

When you swim, you see such beauty around. Look with what love the ladders and railings are lined with pebbles. Even just walking along the promenade is very pleasant.

And there are such landscapes around!

If you work with a creation of nature, then you need to somehow try to imitate it, use natural material, natural rounded shapes.

This was a short introduction about my favorite island, El Hierro. Next time I will tell you about the freaky observation decks that take your breath away!

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El Hierro ( El
Hierro)
or, as it is also called, “La isla Chiquita” is the smallest island of the Canary archipelago, with an area of ​​​​only 278 sq. km. The population of the island is also very small – approximately 11 thousand people, a quarter of whom live in the capital of the island – the city of Valverde. Before the conquest of the island by the Spaniards under the leadership of Jean Betancourt in 1403, the island was inhabited by the Bimbache tribes, related to the Guanche tribes from Tenerife. These were peaceful tribes who lived in caves and were engaged in agriculture, cattle breeding and fishing. Betancourt promised Bimbache to keep their freedom, so the people of the island offered no resistance to the Spaniards. However, Betancourt did not keep his promise and most of the Bimbache tribe were sold into slavery, and their land was given to the Norman and Castilian settlers. In our time, only petroglyphs found in different parts of the island (still not deciphered), cave burials with mummified remains, numerous household items and tools testify to the Bimbache culture. According to scientific studies, the island was formed about 1.2 million years ago as a result of a series of volcanic eruptions. Rising from the bottom of the ocean, the island was a triangular basalt platform, in the center of which stood a volcanic cone, more than 2 thousand meters high. Today El Hierro
is the “champion” in the number of volcanic craters among the islands of the Canary archipelago, there are about 800 of them. Also on El Hierro
there are about 70 caves and volcanic galleries, in particular the Don Justo cave (Cueva de Don Justo), the system of underground passages of which exceeds a length of 6 km. Volcanic origin El Hierro
certainly left its mark on its relief.

The landscapes of the island are extremely diverse: zones covered with solidified lava and volcanic formations located in the south and west of the island, in the north there are fertile fields and vineyards, and in the central part you can find various types of trees: pine, laurel, cherry. The coastline is unusually rocky, there are rocks up to 1 thousand meters high. In addition, along the coast there are several natural lagoons and pools, perfect for swimming. The last strong volcanic eruption, which lasted a whole month, occurred on the island in 1793 years old Also, on October 11, 2011, 547 residents were evacuated from the town of La Resting due to the eruption of an underwater volcano located off the coast of El Hierro
, since there was a possibility of a volcano awakening on the island itself. Currently, experts are carefully monitoring the activity of island volcanoes. Geological features aside, El Hierro
is also famous for other interesting facts. The island went down in history as the “zero meridian”, which cartographers used as a reference point for geographic longitude, and the western part of the island was considered the end of the world for a long time. At Cape Orchilla today, everyone can see the westernmost lighthouse in Spain (Faro de Punta Orchilla), where supposedly the end of the world is located. There you can even purchase a colorful certificate certifying that you have crossed the prime meridian. Due to lack of sandy beaches El Hierro
is an agricultural island. It is almost unaffected by the tourism industry. Today, the local population is mainly engaged in agriculture. Here they grow grapes, potatoes, pineapples, almonds, peaches, tomatoes and, of course, the main crop of the Canary Islands – bananas. In addition, another important element of the local economy is fishing, especially in the southern part of the island. At El Hierro
there are no industrial productions, but folk crafts flourish here. Pottery, wickerwork and knitted items from El Hierro
are known throughout Spain. Wine made from local grapes deserves special attention, as it has received recognition not only in Spain, but also in other European countries.

Coast El Hierro
is mostly steep, but has small bays and natural pools of crystal clear water. It is believed that of all the islands of the Canary archipelago El Hierro
is the best place for diving, because here is the most colorful and diverse underwater world. In general, tourism on the island is practically not developed, there is no tourist infrastructure and resort areas, as, for example, in Tenerife. However, there are still small hotels on the island where everyone can stay. As a rule, those tourists come here who prefer solitude and tranquility surrounded by pristine nature to noisy European resorts. Most of the island’s hotels are located in the Paradores de Turismo area, in the city of Valverde.

Valverde
is the capital and largest city on the island with a population of 5,000. Here you can visit the ethnographic center La Casa de Las Quinteras, where expositions are presented that tell visitors about the traditions and crafts of local residents. In addition to the capital, visitors can also stay in the coastal villages of the La Caleta zone: Tamaduste and Timijiraque, where all conditions are also created for a relaxing holiday and enjoying the unique landscapes. In the town of Tamaduste there is an interesting attraction – a natural pool with access to the sea. There are almost no sandy beaches on the island, but there are still small black beaches with volcanic sand. The most popular among tourists and locals are the beaches of Playa de Las Arenas and Playa de Veradal.

Frontera ( Frontera)
– is the second largest city on the island. Here is the natural park Parque Rural de Frontera, where you can see many rare plants. Frontera is also famous for the fact that grapes are grown here and one of the best Canarian wines, Vina Frontera, is produced. In Frontera wine cellar you can taste and purchase the best El Hierro wines. Also in this town you can visit the Church of Candelaria (Iglesia de la Candelaria), built in 1818. The interior of the church is notable for the majestic Altar made of gold.

Las Puntas.
In the area of ​​Las Puntas (Las Puntas) an interesting sight is the preserved ancient Norman settlement of the 15th century Casas de Guinea (Casas de Guinea). This is an excellent example of the life of the natives and the first settlers. Here you can visit the Ecological Museum (Ecomuseo de Guinea), which tells its guests about the history of different eras. Also in this zone, the place of Lagartario deserves your attention. This is a museum and reserve where rare breeds of lizards that are found only on El Hierro are kept in natural habitats. Free access to the reserve is limited, but permission can be obtained from the Tigadai City Hall. Another local attraction is the Roques de Salmor Natural Reserve (Reserva Natural Integral de Rodues de Salmor), which is a picturesque mountain formations towering above the ocean. Various species of rare seabirds find shelter on these rocks during the nesting period. Also in this zone, in the town of El Golfa, there is the Punta Gradne Hotel, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest in the world. This hotel has only four rooms and a small restaurant.

Sobinos.
Set on a high mole slope, the small village of Sabinosa will enchant you with its picturesque narrow streets full of flowers. In this zone there is a well-known water source among the Canarians – the locals call it Poza del Salud, which means “spring of health”. The water in this spring has healing properties and cures many diseases and promotes the healing of the body as a whole. In 1996, a modern sanatorium was built here, the only one of its kind in the Canary Islands.

La Restinga.
La Restinga is a small harbor located in the sunniest part of the island. Not far from the harbor is a black sand beach. This is a favorite place for tourists. There are hotels and a small promenade with restaurants, bars and shops. This area offers various programs for water sports, including swimming. Local waters have the status of a reserve and are notable for the unique wealth of flora and fauna of the underwater world. The scuba diving center is open all year round and offers various excursions depending on the wishes and experience of potential divers.

Isora
Isora is an area in the eastern part of the island, known for producing excellent cheeses. The uniqueness of this area lies also in the fact that it is here that the famous competitions in the national Canary wrestling Lucha Canaria are held. 6 km. from Isora is the El Pinar zone, which consists of two small settlements: Las Casas and Taibique. In El Pinar, the Ceramics Center deserves special attention, where you can buy unique ceramics and jewelry. In addition, there you can visit the small church of San Antonio (Iglesia de San Antonio) and the Panchillo Museum (Musea Panchillo), where you can see collections of ancient objects from El Hierro. The central part of the island is a diverse mountain landscape, completely covered with magnificent pine forests. Such island relief is characterized by volcanic rocks. In the center is a mountain range, about a kilometer high.

The highest peak of the island is El Pica de Malpaso, which is 1.500 meters high and offers a fantastic panorama of the entire island. This area is distinguished by the most beautiful and interesting landscapes of the forest, combined with numerous volcanic craters. Another attraction of the island is the incredible surreal El Sabinar juniper forest. There, on the mountain plain of La Dehesa, the Canary junipers Sabinal grow. These are unusual plants, with a dark green dense crown and a powerful twisted trunk. Constant strong winds bend the trunks of the trees, and they continue to grow in such a bizarre curved shape. Sabinal is a very valuable tree. Its wood has been used for centuries in the manufacture of tools, weapons and jewelry. In addition, the wood of this plant has antiseptic properties, so it is also used for medical purposes. In addition to the Sabinal plant, the sacred Garoe tree (Arbol Garoe) is a kind of symbol of El Hierro, which, according to legend, evaporated moisture from its leaves, which fell in the form of precipitation, thus supplying the indigenous population of the island with the necessary amount of drinking water.

In this section you will find a lot of useful information about the Canarian island of El Hierro, learn tricks and read tips from the locals.

Warm water, black sand and sheer cliffs of the Canarian island of El Hierro in the Atlantic Ocean have always attracted those tourists who prefer to relax among untouched nature.
Let’s make a reservation that there are actually not so many of them. The main reason for this is the tedious ferry connection with Tenerife, as well as the rather expensive services of air carriers. But this has never stopped true connoisseurs of pristine beauty.

On the 278 km2 area of ​​the island, you can find centuries-old forests, coastal grottoes, and craters of permanently active volcanoes, not without reason that UNESCO declared El Hierro a European biosphere reserve. And on this unique piece of land is one of the smallest hotels in the world. This is the Punta Grande Hotel. The hotel, with only 4 rooms, is located in a recently restored old lighthouse. And it is famous not so much for its miniature size listed in the Guinness Book of Records, but for the amazing interior that was made by local craftsmen.

From there, by the way, it is not far (if such a concept is generally acceptable on this tiny island of El Hierro) to the popular Tamaduste resort area among vacationers. There is a pool unique in its healing properties of volcanic origin.

But all the panoramas and landscapes of El Hierro pale before the beauty of its underwater world. It is for the sake of coming here that most vacationers. And the ideal place for this type of recreation is coastal waters near the village of La Restinga. As the divers themselves say, the underwater inhabitants of this wonderful corner of the wild nature are not yet afraid of people and willingly reveal all their secrets to curious divers.
Interestingly, the most favorable time for diving on the island of El Hierro is by no means summer, but late autumn. The warm waters of the equatorial current rising here attract many ocean inhabitants at this time of the year. Some of these “tourists” are very dangerous.
There is also a tiger shark and a hammerhead shark that occasionally appears in these parts – the recognized owners of the ocean. Although there are permanent residents among the representatives of these relic fish.
The so-called bull shark is a native inhabitant of the coastal depths of the island of El Hierro. It is because of her that night dives outside the bay are not very popular.

In general, El Hierro is a quiet and peaceful corner of the globe. A paradise for those who are tired of worldly bustle and most of all appreciate the fresh sea air and the constant presence of untouched pristine nature in life.

Exploring the island

The port and airport are close to Valverde, the capital of the island, located far from the coast. Valverde is located at an altitude of 700 m above sea level – in the old days it protected the city from pirate raids. Valverde is a small town. In the center of it rises the church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. There is not much to see here, although you can visit the Casa de las Quinteras mansion (open: Mon-Fri 9.00-14.00, Sun 10.00-13.30) and get acquainted with the crafts of the island. But entertainment in the many bars and restaurants on El Hierro will give you pleasure. From the bus station you can take a bus to other parts of the island. If you drive, take the scenic road across the island to the small town of San Andrea, and from there climb up to the mirador de la Peña in the northern part of El Golfo. Once these rocks were part of a huge volcanic crater, but about 50 thousand years ago, part of the crater slid into the sea, leaving behind a fertile valley and a huge bay. On the mirador there is a restaurant built by César Manrique. From there, stunning views of beauty open up.

You can go through the Moncanal tunnel from Valverde to Frontera. The main attraction of this town is the church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria with a free-standing bell tower, built right on the crater of the volcano. Near Frontera on the coast there is a reserve of giant lizards Lagartario (open: July – September Tue-Sat 10.30-14.30, 17.00-19.00, Sun 11.00-14.00; October – May Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.00, Sun 11.00-14.00 , paid entrance). Here you can also visit the Guinea Ecomuseum (open: July – September Tue-Sat 10.30-14.30, 17.00-19.00, Sun 11.00-14.00, entry fee), which recreates Canarian dwellings from the time of Spanish colonization until the 20th century.

A little to the west is the pretty town of Sabinosa, the secluded monastery of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes and the juniper forest of El Sabinal. Junipers (sabinosas), twisted and tangled by strong winds, are an extraordinary sight. Cape Punta Orchilla is located very close – once the zero meridian passed through this point, which in the 19th century. moved to Greenwich. From here, the road leads to the best beach of the island, Playa del Verodal.

To get to the southeast part of El Hierro, you need to return to the central axis, and then through green pastures and pine forests to the town of El Pinar.

The town is famous for its ceramics and interesting decorations. Then the road goes through the harsh volcanic plain to the fishing village of La Restinha. There is a diving center on the black volcanic beach, and there are several good fish restaurants in the village itself. The neighboring bay of Baia de Naos is a marine nature reserve.

Divers’ paradise

In 2000, El Hierro and its coastal waters were declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. All forms of life are protected in this area. Picturesque underwater landscapes and an abundance of marine life make the island the best diving destination in Spain.

El Hiero Island – a small piece of land located in the westernmost part of the Canary archipelago, until recently was practically not visited by tourists. Due to its remoteness and poor development of tourism, it has managed to preserve its pristine nature, which attracts lovers of ecotourism here.

Flights to El Yero

Booking hotels in El Yero

El Yero hotels on the map

Resorts of El Yero

The hallmark of the resort villages of Timihirake and La Caleta are bays and bays basking in the sun, safely sheltered from the wind. The ringing silence perfectly emphasizes the beauty of the stunning landscapes. Tourists who settled in secluded corners are happy to explore the picturesque surroundings.

Tamadoust town
is included in the list of the most attractive areas of the island. The largest natural pool on the coast, the appearance of which the island owes to one of the latest volcanic eruptions, contributed to the growth in popularity. The water that fills the pool is considered healing.

La Resting Township
is aimed at sports fans. There are several diving centers on its territory. The coastal strip has been given the status of a marine reserve. Transparent water and the absence of high waves are the key to successful diving. Ideal conditions attract both beginners and experienced divers. The harbor of La Restinga is ready to welcome fishing enthusiasts. The right equipment guarantees an excellent catch, striking in variety.

Fans of mountain biking and extreme paragliders conquering the skies are also not bored on the island.

El Hierro Attractions

El Hierro Island is a recognized leader in the number of volcanic craters. According to this indicator, he left behind all his brethren included in the Canary archipelago. In addition to volcanoes, you can explore natural galleries and caves here. There is no shortage of such formations on the island. All inquisitive tourists are shown an inspection of the largest cave-pipe made of solidified lava on the planet. The giant cavity was formed by molten magma flowing out, the outer layers of which cooled and solidified in a bizarre shape. Total length of underground passages Don Justo caves
exceeds 6,000 m.

It is impossible not to get carried away by the volcanic landscapes, strikingly similar to the moon. In the southern coastal part of the island of El Hierro, as well as on the surface of the nearest neighbor of the Earth, there is Sea of ​​Tranquility
. The split of the island and the sliding of one of the parts into the ocean was marked by the formation of El Golfo Bay. A “fragment” with a volume of approximately 300 km3 that disappeared in a few seconds caused the formation of a wave whose height exceeded 100 m. Today, the fault line is outlined by sheer cliffs rising 1200 m above the water surface.

Ancient symbols can be seen on the mountain slopes – mute evidence of the presence of a lost civilization. Scientists have been trying unsuccessfully to decipher these signs for many years. It has not yet been possible to find something similar in other places of the planet. In addition to petroglyphs, the found tools, household utensils and mummified remains buried in caves testify to the long-standing presence of the Bimbache tribe on the island.

Of the historical sights, a visit to the village is recommended Casas de Guinea
, a stay in which will allow you to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the life of peaceful tribes who lived on the island until the landing of the conquistadors who sailed from Spain. In addition to the Norman settlement of the XV century. you can visit the Ecological Museum and Lagartario Museum-Reserve
, which specializes in keeping rare breeds of lizards that live only on El Hierro. The natural reserve Roques de Salmor is also located in the Las Puntas region.
is a haven for rare sea birds nesting on coastal rocks. Of the other attractions, 9 should be noted0061 Punta Gradne Hotel
is the tiniest hotel in the world. It offers a small restaurant and 4 rooms.

For souvenirs it is better to go to El Pinar village
– a place of work and residence of skilled craftsmen. In this locality, you can buy drums, reed pipes, wickerwork and knitwear, as well as pottery. The Pancillo Museum is also located here.
and San Antonio Church
. On the way to the village, you can climb one of the viewing platforms. From their height opens the southern part of the island.

The list of sights also includes La Dehesa Forest
. The Canarian juniper does not leave indifferent, the trunk of which is bent in an eternal bow. This situation is explained by the constancy of the direction of the winds blowing around the island.

The lighthouse located in the most western part of Spain can be seen from Cape Orchilla. The ancient cartographers associated El Hierro with the edge of the world and the reference point of geographic longitude, which is why it was dubbed “the island of the meridian”
.

Ethnographic Center
sheltered in Valverde. The expositions presented within its walls acquaint visitors with the traditions of local residents. Samples of folk crafts are also presented here.

Frontera (second largest city) boasts a natural park Parque Rural de Frontera
, on the territory of which more than a dozen rare representatives of the flora grow. Tastings of the best spirits are held in wine cellars. You can see the Altar made of gold in the Church of Candelaria
, the construction of which was completed in 1818. The building was built on the crater of a volcano.

Small village of Sabinos
captivates with the beauty of narrow streets, immersed in greenery and flowers. In a village that has grown on a steep slope, springs Poza del Salud
, whose name means nothing more than “spring of health”. In 1996, a sanatorium was opened here.

Restaurant Mirador de la Peña
is one of the highlights of the northern part of the island. From the observation deck of this restaurant, you can enjoy local dishes and admire the surroundings of the tiniest of the Canary Islands.

Great view from the slopes of Malpaso Peak
, whose height reaches 1501 m. Climbing to the top is within the power of almost anyone. Plateaus covered with frozen lava are in harmony with dense forests, vineyards and cultivated fields. In 2000, UNESCO took El Hierro under its wing, honoring the island with the title of Biosphere Reserve.

Hierro Island – the westernmost point of Spain

Hierro – an island in the Atlantic Ocean, which is unlikely to be found in well-known guidebooks and in the list of the most popular resorts among tourists. Nevertheless, this place deserves our close attention, because it has a unique beauty of nature and a mild climate.

General information

Hierro is the smallest and least known island in the Canaries. A little over 10,000 people live here, and the total area of ​​the island is less than 268.71 km². The largest city of Hierro is Valverde, where the bulk of the population lives. It is also the cultural and commercial center of the island.

It is extremely difficult to call Hierro a popular tourist destination, so lovers of peace and quiet can rest comfortably here. Since the island is of volcanic origin, there are a lot of picturesque mountains and rocks that will be of interest to hikers.

Interestingly, Hierro is home to the westernmost and southernmost points of Spain. And in ancient times, the island was considered the end of the world.

Geography and climate

Hierro is an island of volcanic origin, so almost all of its territory is covered with mountains and hills, and in the central part there is a mountain plateau, the highest point of which is known as Malpaso (1501 meters).

One of the main natural attractions of the island is El Golfo Bay, famous for its futuristic nature and excellent views. There are many beaches on Hierro – small and large, sandy and pebbly. All of them are practically deserted, so you can stop not where there are places, but where you like.

Climate

As Hierro is close to Africa, the climate is subtropical, but due to the cold currents, the weather is rarely hot and stuffy. The air temperature during the year rarely drops below +10 °C, and the water never falls below +20 °C.

Spring

Hierro is warm in spring, but this time of the year is the least suitable for a beach holiday. Air temperature varies from +20 to +24 °C, water – +19 °C. Prices in spring are at the low season level, so it is best to come at this time of the year for those who want to observe nature and engage in outdoor activities.

Summer

In the summer, the thermometer does not rise above +28 °C, and the water temperature does not exceed +22 °C, which makes it as comfortable as possible to relax on Hierro at this time of the year.

Autumn

The beginning of autumn is the peak of the high season, so in September and early October the island is visited by the maximum number of tourists. The air temperature rises to +30°C, and the water becomes even hotter than in summer – up to +25°C.

Winter

Winter on Hierro is mild – the thermometers do not rise above +21 °С, and the water is as warm as in summer – +22 °С. The number of sunny days is high – at least 26 in December and 25 in January.

Note: When to come to Tenerife – weather by month.

Attractions

There are very few sights on the island, and those tourists who love nature and want to relax in silence should come here. However, there are a couple of interesting places on Hierro worth visiting in order to get acquainted with the traditions and lifestyle of the locals.

La Pena Viewpoint

La Pena is the most famous viewpoint on the island, located near the small village of Guarazoc at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level. This part of Hierro is famous for its breathtaking scenery and beautiful ocean views.

Since the landmark was created by man (its author is a famous Canarian architect), the construction is completely safe and all the nuances are well thought out. Not far from the observation deck, you will find a cozy restaurant with panoramic windows and original flower beds that seem to hang over an abyss.

Location: Mirador de La Crucita, Hierro Island, Canary Islands, Spain.

Hinama Viewpoint

Hinama Viewpoint is located at an altitude of 1230 meters (double the previous one), so tourists can see not only the picturesque surroundings here, but also the clouds under their feet. The locals believe that it is in this place that the earth connects with the sky, and it is especially good here on a summer morning when the sun is just rising.

Unlike La Pena, the Hinama viewpoint was completely created by nature, and it is important to remember the safety rules here: do not get too close to the cliff and do not try to climb the neighboring rocks.

If you want to invite your soulmate to a romantic dinner, you will not find a better place than this attraction.

Location: Mirador de Jinama, El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain.

Ethnographic museum and lagartarium

The main cultural attraction of the island of Hierro is the ethnographic museum (or eco-museum), which contains the most interesting exhibits relating to the history of the emergence of the first settlements here and local traditions.

It is important to note that this is not a standard museum in a tall glass building, but an open-air complex consisting of many small stone houses that used to be inhabited by locals. In each building you can see exhibits dedicated to a specific topic.

So, in one of the buildings, tourists will see a recreated dwelling of a peasant from the 14th century, which displays tools, some interior details and furniture. In the second house, you can find out what the habitation of a common person looked like in the 18th century.

One of the most visited places of interest is a small volcanic cave, which can be visited with a guide.

You should also pay attention to the lizard nursery Lagartario Gigante de El Hierro, which is home to unique reptiles. One of the most valuable species is the lizard, which is over 1.5 meters long.

Natural pools of Charco Azul

Natural pools of Charco Azul – the most important, according to tourists, attraction on the island. The reason for its popularity lies in the beauty of this place and the unique opportunity to swim in a natural pool on the ocean.

It is better to come here in winter – the water is warm at this time of the year, and the pools are filled to the brim. In summer it can get too hot. Always pay attention to the weather – if it is cloudy and windy, it is better to postpone the trip.

The attraction is popular, so it is better to come here either in the morning or in the afternoon – by this time most tourists leave.

Location: Charco azul, El Hierro, Spain.

Takoron Beach

Takoron is a cozy stone beach in the southern part of the island. There are no places for sun loungers and beach umbrellas here – you can only get to the stairs, which you can use to go down into the water, along a narrow stone path, along which there are several benches and benches. However, there are not so many vacationers here, so everyone can sit comfortably.

The entrance to the ocean is stone, so it is better to take slates with you. The water is very clean, algae are almost non-existent. At high tide, small lagoons appear near the beach (the locals call them jacuzzis), in which the temperature is very comfortable.

As for the infrastructure, there is parking not far from the beach, and there are benches and several tables for vacationers on the shore. There are also small shops with very reasonable prices.

Pros:

• beautiful nature;
• has parking;
• few people;
• low prices.

Cons:

• there is no opportunity to relax on a sun lounger.

Entertainment

If you still don’t know what to do on Hierro, here are some interesting tips from travelers:

1. Diving. Perhaps this is one of the best places in the world for this sport. The underwater world in this part of the Canary Islands is incredibly bright and diverse, and even beginners can try themselves here. Head to La Restinga – in this small village you can easily find an intelligent instructor and you can rent everything you need for diving.
2. Mirador de la Peña is located in the northern part of the island and is known throughout Spain as a restaurant “at the end of the universe”. The attraction is located on a high cliff, which offers an impressive view of the surroundings.
3. Hiking is one of the most popular activities on the island. Nature on Hierro is incredibly beautiful, so do not miss the opportunity to walk along the most spectacular routes.
4. Paragliding is an ideal opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the island and get an even better view of the local nature. Mountain peaks, the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and picturesque villages will appear before your eyes.

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Getting there

Hierro is part of the Canary Islands and the nearest one, La Gomera, is 110 km away. Tenerife and Hierro are separated by 130 km. The distance to Africa (the city of Boujdur in Western Sahara) is just under 260 km.

There is a small airport in Hierro that receives flights from Tenerife North. Flights are carried out 3 times a day from 8 am to 5 pm. The flight takes 40 minutes, and the ticket price varies from 36 to 90 euro. Booking tickets much in advance does not make much sense – almost all flights have empty seats.

If flying isn’t an option, take a look at the ferry that departs daily (except Saturday) from Los Cristianos to Valverde. Boat departure times change frequently, so check the timetable before you travel. The cost of a ferry ticket is 49 euros. Travel time is 4.5 hours.

There is only one ferry company, Naviera Armas, operating this route, which means tickets must be purchased in advance. This can be done on the official website of the carrier or at the port ticket offices: https://secure.navieraarmas.com/inicio.

Prices on the page are for March 2020.

What to see on the main Canary Island Tenerife see here.

Interesting facts

1. Until the 20th century, a number of scientists and cartographers believed that the Ferro Meridian (or Zero Meridian) is located on the territory of the island of Hierro.
2. There are no plants and factories on the island, and the only significant technical building is a wind-hydraulic power plant.
3. Not far from the island of Hierro, an underwater volcano erupts periodically. The last case was recorded in 2011.
4. Hierro Island has been listed as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Hierro is an island for lovers of peace and beautiful nature.

TOP 10 attractions of the island of Hierro:

Author: Maria Protasenya . This is a comfortable island where it is warm in winter and cool in summer – all thanks to the combination of the right winds and currents. At first glance, while traveling on a yacht, it seems completely impregnable: from all sides there are cliffs and cliffs. But it only seems: here you will find both cozy bays and untouched beaches. You just need to know where to look.

El Hierro Volcanoes

This tiny piece of land is home to the largest number of volcanoes from the Canarian archipelago. More than five hundred craters grow out of the ground here, another three hundred are hidden under it, but are waiting in the wings. But you don’t have to be afraid of them: the last volcano erupted here 200 years ago.

El Hierro also has underwater volcanoes. One of them appeared near the harbor of La Resting in 2011 and has been slowly growing ever since, causing earthquakes from time to time. Now it is still under water, but in the future it may become part of the island, increasing its area.

Meridian Ferro

Prime meridian – the reference point of longitude – at one time passed through the island of El Hierro. In 150 A.D. e. Ptolemy offered to move it here from Rhodes. This is because this place was considered the end of the world in those days. Beyond the island lay the ocean, and there the elephants and the turtle were not far away.

Meridian was named “Meridian Ferro” – in honor of the then name of the island. The Canaries themselves at that time were called the Islands of Fortune. So it was until the 19th century, when the title of the zero meridian was transferred to Greenwich.

Diving

If you ask where it is better to go for diving in the Canary Islands, their inhabitants will immediately answer: El Hierro. Rent a yacht and head to the south coast, where the most vibrant diving sites with a variety of underwater life are located. A unique feature of the local waters is underwater volcanoes. If you don’t have the equipment, check out the Port of La Restinga, the local diving center.

Ecology

There are no huge shopping centers or noisy discos in El Hierro. This is a quiet and secluded corner, which has its advantages. For example, one of the goals of the island is a complete transition to sustainable modes of transport. This is part of a global program to switch to renewable energy sources. For example, in 2015 a hydro-wind power plant was built here, which now generates half of the energy on the island.

Juniper El Sabinar

El Hierro has a tree more famous than many of the local bays and valleys. This is El Sabinar from the forest of La Dehesa. Powerful winds bent the tree in half, but it survived and continues to grow in spite of all adversity. The huge juniper looks like all the hurricanes of the world tried to break it, but failed.

Tamaduste

The small town of Tamaduste is notable for its lava pools. At high tide, they fill with water, and the town is not much different from its counterparts who grew up in a secluded bay. But as soon as the water begins to subside, the bottom of the pool is exposed. And the bay temporarily turns into a small lake that has nothing to do with the ocean.

Capital of Valverde

The whole name of this city sounds like La Villa de Santa Maria de Valverde, and this is the only capital in the Canaries, located not by the sea, but in the mountains. Valverde is 571 meters above sea level, and the fogs that often occur here are actually low clouds.

Every four years, the apparition of the Virgin Mary in Los Reyes is celebrated in the capital. The holiday is rare, but long: it lasts about a month. During this time, the statue of the Virgin Mary manages to visit all the streets of the city and participates in the general fun with music and dancing. After that, he returns to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, a sophisticated church of the 18th century that attracts the attention of tourists.

7 facts about El Hierro

1. The climatic zones of the island differ depending on which part of it you are in. In the center you walk through the subtropics, and on the shore you find yourself in a tropical desert.

2. There is an airport on the island, but you can fly from here only to Tenerife.

3. Rare beaked whales live off the coast of El Hierro.

4. In 2000, El Hierro was recognized as a Biosphere Reserve. Now 60% of its territory is protected by UNESCO.

5. Scientists say that the island was formed due to the eruptions of three volcanoes. Therefore, in shape it resembles a triangle.

6. There are 70 caves and volcanic cavities. The most famous of them – Cueva de Don Justo – is 6 km long, but from the outside it looks like a small round hole in the rock.

7. The El Hierro giant lizard is endangered, and a special program has been organized on the island to save the rare species.

El Hierro Marinas

There are only two marinas on the island, located on different sides of the island. La Estaca is big, away from the city. And La Restinga is small, next to the town and diving centers.

La Estaca Marina

The port of La Estaca is located next to Valverde in the northwest of the island. It is open to lovers of yachting, although it does not represent anything interesting.

Before entering, contact the port on VHF channel 14 to make sure there are no large ships preparing to leave. Sometimes they may not answer you – but at the other end they hear you and, if anything, they will comment on the situation. The Port Police speaks good English and will help you find a mooring spot. Payment is made by credit cards, cash is not accepted.

The port bay is protected by a long pier, and the yacht parking in its northern part is additionally protected by a breakwater. For better mooring, pontoons are installed in the harbor. However, in July and August, strong winds blow from the hills, which makes it difficult for ships to maneuver.

The marina has 80 berths. Vessels up to 30 meters with a draft of 6.5 meters can moor here. La Estaca Marina has hot showers and Wi-Fi, while the port itself has a cafe, an ATM and a bus stop. The nearest supermarket is in Valverde, 10 km from the port.

La Restinga Marina

La Restinga is a small community at the southern end of El Hierro. Its port is open to yachts, but keep in mind that the marina here is very compact. There is a growing underwater volcano not far from La Resting, but scientists say that it does not pose a danger to yachts. Nearby is the El Hierro Marine Reserve, which attracts diving enthusiasts to the bay. For this reason, anchorages west of La Resting are prohibited.

Port authorities usually help with berthing. However, they only speak Spanish. The service office is located in the northwestern part of the port. The port is well protected, even in case of strong winds from the north.

The marina itself is a small cozy port with pontoons where you can find a place for yourself. Yachts are usually moored at the port wall. However, there are only 6 berths on each pontoon, and yachts over 11m long and 3.5m wide will have difficulty entering the port. The embankment is quite high, but there are stairs going down to the water itself. The marina has 24-hour security. There are restaurants and cafes on the shore, as well as several diving centers.

El Hierro – Manamana

I decided to dedicate my second Canarian photo essay to El Hierro. I’ll tell you honestly, my heart is forever given to this island. You will not find luxury, developed infrastructure on Hierro, everything is as simple as possible here. All ten thousand inhabitants of the island know each other by sight and each one is engaged in his own business conscientiously.

Puerto de la Estaca

Hierro has two ports for yachtsmen: Estaca and Restinga. There are almost no anchorages. Sometimes, when it’s calm, you can anchor in front of Timihirake Beach. Estaka is a more modern port, ferries come there, there are more places for yachts. I have a photo of two years ago, and now the entire port is occupied by cells. Not far away, although not within walking distance, is the capital of the island – Valverde. In winter, it is cooler here than in Resting, and life without a car is sad, because there is not even a settlement. Yes, a couple of restaurants.

La Restinga

La Restinga is located in the very south of the island. It’s summer here all year round. There is not much space in the port, and only yachts can stand at the quay wall. The catamaran talks too much on the tidal currents, so that the mooring lines are torn like threads. The port is municipal, the prices are not high. The town is small, between the volcano and the ocean, very cozy, inhabited by fishermen and divers. Connoisseurs say that Hierro has one of the best dive spots on the planet. In the nearby Pacific Sea (Mar de las Calmas), hundreds of species of fish, manta rays, sharks, etc. are frequent visitors. Every year Resting hosts a stage of the World Underwater Photography Championship. And even the underwater volcanic eruption that occurred in September 2011 only temporarily paralyzed underwater life. The fish are back, and there are even more of them. Resting has a small museum dedicated to the eruption.

El Golfo

When planning a winter holiday in the Canary Islands, it is very important to take into account the peculiarities of the climate. Each island has a warm zone, it is warm during the day, like in summer, and you can swim. Although the water is refreshing. As a general rule, the entire coastal zone is warm. On Hierro, these are La Restinga, Tamaduste, La Caleta, Timihirake. A win-win option is to rent a house in the Frontera Valley. Somewhat mutilated by greenhouses, this land gently descending to the ocean has a consistently warm and dry climate. It is protected from bad weather by a wall of rocks rising a thousand meters.

Tiñor village in bloom

In all other areas, it is very damp and cool in winter, especially at night. And during the day they are covered with clouds. So, on my first visit to Hierro, I settled in the mountain village of Mokanal, very picturesque and densely populated, not at all touristy. During the day, Buska and I rejoiced at the flowers, goats, calves, chickens and other living creatures. And in the late afternoon, I simply did not know what else to put on myself and how to survive these few hours before diving under the covers. But in the summer here is paradise! Fresh, green, you can walk right from the house and in any direction. There are few cars, few tourists, all the wealth of Hierro is for you. In addition to Mocanal, I would recommend El Pinar, Echedo, Valverde, San Andres for summer holidays.

The El Golfo Valley smoothly flows down to the ocean, and just before the surf breaks down.

Now let’s go through the sights. The island is small, so you can see a lot even in one day by car. For those who are lucky enough to spend a week or two on Hierro, I recommend hiking. So, the capital of the island, Valverde. The whole civilization of the island, museums, churches is concentrated here. On foot you can get around the whole city up and down in half an hour. In winter, it is very cool and damp, and at times foggy. But on a sunny day, Valverde will not leave you indifferent.

Valverde – the capital of the island

In general, the most spectacular place on the island is Mirador la Peña. Not only that, the whole valley of la Frontera with a jagged edge of rocks washed by the ocean will open before you at a glance. Additionally, you can admire this spectacle from the terrace of the cafe, built according to the project of the famous Cesar Manrique! You may not have time to do anything, but you need to stop by in La Peña. By the way, for lovers of fragrant homemade cookies without additives and preservatives, the advice is to stop on the way in the village of Guarazoca at a small wood-fired bakery.

View of Frontera from La Peña viewpoint

Once you are on the mountain range, it makes sense to go to the highest point of Hierro — Malpaso volcano, 1501 m. Oddly enough, but you can easily get to the top by car, albeit on a dirt road. If you’re lucky and there are no clouds, then the view from here is gorgeous.

Above 1300 meters, grass does not grow on Hierro. Trees stick out straight from the volcanic soil.

Nearby, ancient, moss-covered wells in the Fuentes de Cruz de los Reyes rainforest, worth a 10-minute stop.

Fuentes de Cruz de los Reyes

Don’t miss Mirador la Llania, perched on top of a ridge with ocean views from two sides. From here paragliders start. Next door is another mirador overlooking the Frontera, Jinama. Immediately behind it, one of the best hiking trails on the island leads down the mountainside to Frontera. The 8-kilometer descent at 970 m, along the slope of the mountain, through different climatic zones, took me more than two hours and remained in my memory forever. It is curious that until the middle of the 20th century, this path was the only artery connecting the two parts of the island, and mountain donkeys dragged loads along it.

Camino de Jinama

From here, the symbol of the island, the Garoe tree, is within easy reach, on the leaves of which moisture was collected from the clouds and flowed into a reservoir at the roots. In this way, the ancient inhabitants of Hierro obtained fresh water for themselves. The fact is that there are no rivers and lakes on Hierro. Plants feed on dew. A nice circular walking route starts from Garoe, just for your information.

Walking route near the Garoe tree

We descend into the valley of El Golfo, or la Frontera. Don’t miss: Las Puntas. A tiny hotel on a cape, on three sides a sheer cliff breaks into the ocean. Surprisingly, but true: in ancient times there was the main cargo port of the island. We loaded wine and other agricultural products. Surprisingly, because the ocean is never calm here, and I am generally at a loss to guess how the ships approached the rocks.

Tiny hotel on Las Puntas

Moving on, Guinea Eco-Museum. Very primitive houses made of unhewn stones, with cracks smeared with a mixture of cattle droppings and water, in which shepherds lived until the 40s or 50s of the 20th century. Then, nevertheless, they left the houses and the village was abandoned. Inside, all utensils, furniture, colonial goods have been preserved. When the village was found, they decided to open a museum. Much became clearer to me about Hierro after the guide showed us some buildings and a volcanic pipe – a corridor and a round hall. But the house with large lizards, the symbol of Hierro, did not impress me.

Ecomuseum Guinea

Next on the route is La Maceta rock bath with picnic areas. I would not dare to swim there, but the place is beautiful.

La Maceta

And next to it is a nondescript co-op store, where I recommend visiting for those who are interested in winemaking. The fact is that it sells almost all varieties of local wine and local fruits. This way you don’t have to go around all the wineries in the area.

Charco Azul is the second rock bath in Frontera. It is certainly a very romantic place, and super-popular with tourists. Hierro’s business card. This is a natural pool in a frozen lava flow, framed by an arch from above. Bathing in it, you feel like Aphrodite.

Charco Azul

Tigadai, commercial center of Frontera – restaurants, shops. At the end of the valley on the ocean is a well with healing water and the Pozo de la Salud spa hotel. In front of the hotel, a little to the right, there is a well and a short embankment, which certainly deserves a short walk. We climb up a steep serpentine, where on a slope blown by all the winds there is a juniper, or Sabina, bent to the ground. Looks especially impressive at sunset.

Sabina de el Hierro

Hierro protrudes into the ocean farthest of all the other Canary Islands. From the time of Ptolemy until 1884, the meridians were counted from Punta de la Orchilla. From these glorious times, the inhabitants were left with a rather ugly concrete obelisk and a pretty lighthouse. But honestly, in the west of the island, only Verodal beach deserves attention. Sand on a cinnamon-colored beach, an unforgettable sight. It is not recommended to swim away from the shore: strong currents carry them into the ocean.

Verodal Beach

Mirador de las Playas, viewpoint in the middle of a pine forest. It is often covered with clouds, but if it is open, it is a wonderful miracle. A sheer kilometer-long cliff, at the foot of which there is an ocean pebble beach. Canarian pines exude such aromas that it is time to preserve them and sell them for export. If you’re lucky, you can collect mushrooms.

Mirador de las Playas

We descend from the mountains to the south, through El Pinar, to Restinga. Here we are primarily interested in the numerous fish restaurants fed by the fishing port. The city is surrounded on all sides by frozen rivers of black lava.

In the vicinity of La Restinga

It is also worth a look at Tacoron, a kind of oven on the island. Even on the coldest winter days Tacoron is hot and very calm. You can swim, have a picnic and walk to Playa Roja.

Playa Roja

If you didn’t come to the island for 1 day, then I will tell you about what else is worth visiting. For example, the seaside resort of La Caleta, with a series of seawater pools and cafes.

La Caleta

Or a town located on both sides of a small deep bay of Tamaduste, just behind the airport. The ocean wave enters the bay and ensures the purity of the rich turquoise water.

Tamaduste

On Hierro, as on many other islands, traces of ancient people were found. They lived in caves, raised domestic animals, plowed the land. That is, in general, they were doing about the same as the current inhabitants of the island, only they did without the Internet. You can learn about them by visiting the El Julan Museum. From the observation platform there, the border of the Pacific Sea is clearly visible. Even when the ocean boils around, there is peace and quiet in this triangle. The territory of El Hulan Park is the property of the King of Spain and it is not allowed to walk freely here. But you can join the group and walk to the Balthazar cave.

El Julán National Park

Pozo de las Calcosas, an enchanted place for the most advanced tourists. Nothing like it, a little gloomy, with hundreds of dilapidated houses and a whole tongue of lava that once spilled into the ocean. Of the residents here now, only hermits are vacationing.

Pozo de las Calcosas

A little more about gastronomy. Grapes, bananas, pineapples, almonds are grown on the island.

Public transport of Tenerife – routes and fare

When you arrive at the island of the Canary archipelago that has long been beckoning to you, you understand that walking it on foot is not an option. Public transportation on Tenerife, car hire or taxi – that’s what you need to move from place to place. The island is big enough, and even if you want to spend your vacation sunbathing on the beach, you will definitely want to go to the capital city of Tenerife or visit for comparison several neighboring beaches. What can we say about those tourists who prefer active and cognitive rest. For inquisitive tourists the island offers the national parks of Teide and Anaga, massive cliffs of Los Gigantes, which you can see at any time with the help of online webcams Tenerife, as well as the pyramids of Guimar.

Some of you will want to explore the most famous beaches of Tenerife, and, perhaps, feel the difference between the climate of the north and south of the island. For such travelers, the ideal transport is the car. It will get you wherever you want, and at any time. Rent a car in Tenerife – a phenomenon widespread and necessary. But the car is not suitable for all tourists. Perhaps you are traveling alone or are afraid to get behind the wheel in an unfamiliar place. Or maybe you just do not know how to drive a car, but you want to see as much as possible during your holiday. Then the aid of other means of transportation, which, fortunately, there is. It’s about public transport in Tenerife.

Bus in Tenerife: rules of use

11.06.2018 the article was updated in connection with the appearance of new travel cards tenmas in buses and trams. When going to Tenerife, carefully study the relevant section of the article.

On the largest of the Canary Islands the main types of public transport are the bus and tram. Green buses of TITSA company can be seen everywhere on the Canaries. On the transport of TITSA you will reach almost any part of the island. Sometimes you need to do a few transbor for this. Public transport in Tenerife runs on a schedule, which you can see at every bus stop. There are several bus stations on the island. One is in Los Cristianos. The second is in Las Americas. The stations are called Estacion de guaguas. Here you can take a printout with a bus schedule or buy a BONO ticket that gives you a discount of 30 to 50%.

Bus of TITSA company on the street of Puerto de la Cruz

In the bus you have to go in the front door. The ticket you can buy from the driver. The maximum bunknote for a bill – 20 euros. Bought a ticket is required to be punched and saved before you exit the bus at the point of arrival. If you are on the bus lost ticket with your supervisors will remove a fine of around 400 euros. On Tenerife in the buses there is a special system of travel. The stops are not announced. You can see them only on a running board. If you need to get off at the next stop, you should notify the driver by pressing a special button. If you do not know, when you go out, ask the driver in advance, that it have stop in the right place. Better in this case, do not rush to take a seat at the free end of the saloon, and stay close to the driver. If you are afraid of the public transport system, and you’re afraid to get lost, it is better use the shuttle service from the airport or take a taxi. Suppose you spend more money, but you get to the following places without any problems. In the city, the buses are not always stop. They do it only, when people at the bus stop “votes” that is, raises his hand to the side.

Tram on the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tram in Tenerife: where look for

If you come to the capital of the Canary Islands Santa Cruz, then in it you can ride not only by bus, but also by tram. In Santa Cruz is the only system of tramway service on the island of Tenerife. It was opened in 1901 and connected with each other Santa Cruz and the neighboring La Laguna, the old capital of the island. In the middle of the 20th century the line was closed for more than half a century. The line was reopened in 2007. The tram runs along 2-mind lines. One has a length of 12 kilometers, the length of the second is only 3.6 kilometers. City authorities are planning to build another tram line. Trams in Tenerife are bright blue. They can be traveled along the main streets of Santa Cruz from the port of the capital. The final station of the tram is the city of La Laguna. Tickets for this type of public transport can be bought at tram stops. The fare is 1.35 euros. Round-trip ticket – 2,50 euros. Travel by tram is also possible on the BONO card. A one-time trip will cost, in that case,1.05 euros.

How to use the BONO ticket?

The travel with BONO is useful to those tourists, who plan a lot of crossings during their holiday in Tenerife. It helps to save from 30% to 50% on travel. Also, the BONO card is suitable for people traveling in pairs, because one card can pay for travel of several people. The travel cards of BONO cost 25 and 15 euros, depending on the tariff zone. You transfer this money to the card when you purchase it and calculate it for the fare at the driver’s cabin. Entering the front door of the saloon, you must insert your travel card into the validator opening and tell the driver the destination point, as well as the number of people you pay for. If the money is not enough, you can add the remainder with coins. The discount is also valid in this case . On the BONO card you can change for free to another bus, that passes through the zone of the tariff zone of your card. Usually this can be done within 1 hour of the time.

BONO card for buses and trams of Tenerife

How does the map work? When you insert it into the validator, a travel code is printed on the back, the cost of it and the rest of the amount on the card. The last one is indicated on the right. If you often use the card, and there is already no place on it, and the money still remains, the driver can give you a new card, on it there will be only the balance of your amount. You can buy BONO tickets not only at bus stations. They are sold in special vending machines, at tram stops, in bars and newsstands. Directly at the airport, travel cards can be purchased at a special tourist kiosk called TUBILLETE.COM. It is located at the exit from the hall, where you receive luggage. Discount cards are valid for one year from the date of the first trip. You can also buy a travel card for a month, it costs 50 euros. If you did not use part of the funds for the specified time, no one will return the rest to you.

The new card  Titsa company – tenmas (new information 11/06/2018)

Since May, 2018 on the island of Tenerife, the famous card for travel in public transport Bonocard has given way to a new  card, called “tenmas”. Now it is actively advertised in guagua, trams, bus stations. Employees of the company Titsa tell everyone about the benefits of a new card or tarjeta (Spanish).

Like Bonocard, the “tenmas” card gives its owners a discount on travel in public transport (the further the distance to travel, the greater the discount). As before, several people can use the new tarjeta right away. Tenmas, like Bonocard, does not operate on buses 342 and 348, which allow everyone to get to Teide volcano once a day and return in the evening.

What is the difference between “tenmas” and Bonocard?

 

                      Booklet with information, a new tenmas card and a cover for it

In addition to the appearance, the new travel card differs from the old one in the following features:

1. To purchase a “tenmas” card, you will need to pay 2 or 5 euros for it, and then deposit any amount from 5 to 100 euros into the account.
2. A new card, on which the funds run out, can be replenished at any time in a special kiosk or at a bus station. The amount starts at 5 euros. (Earlier it was necessary to buy another Bonocard). The same travel card is reusable in use.
3. An important difference is the use of the “tenmas” card. Upon entering guagua, you must tell the driver the destination and attach the back side with the qr-code to the special box of blue, and then take the seat in the cabin. When you exit through the central door, you will need to attach your tarjeta to a small green validator, on it you will see the amount you paid for the fare, and the balance of funds on your “tenmas”. That is, print on the back of the travel card, as before, the amount will no longer be, and it will have to be kept in your head. (This, I believe, is the main drawback of the new card). If you are traveling with a tarjeta “tenmas” in a tram, you need to attach a travel card to the red box (there are several of them in different parts of the vagon), and you will be charged 1.05 euros for the fare (for a ticket you would pay 1.35), that you will see on the electronic scoreboard. When you leave the tram, you do not need to re-attach the card to the box.

To this device a tenmas card should be attached, when exiting the bus.

There are several types of tarjeta “tenmas” on sale. The first costs 2 euros. It is advised to purchase it for all travelers, arriving in Tenerife. Actually, paying 2 euros, you put on account of 15-30 euros, and you can ride the island in any direction on convenient buses. You do not need to know anything else. If you live in Tenerife or plan to stay here for a month, you are provided with additional benefits. So, putting on the card 50 euros at once, you can ride it for a whole month in public transport. And large families and students can travel with it for one time up to 40 or 15 euros.

The second tarjeta “tenmas” costs 5 euros. It is designed for children, the elderly and disabled people and also gives a discount on travel and is used as a monthly travel card.

The third card “tenmas” is issued free of charge. You just replenish it for the amount of 5 euros. You can use this card only in trams (Santa Cruz – La Laguna line).

                 The contents of the booklet about the new tenmas card in Spanish

Thus, the advantages of the new card are its reusable use, replenishment for any convenient for you amount, travel on the card of several members of the company.

The disadvantages of “tenmas” are the opportunity to see the amount for the fare and the balance on the card only after the end of the trip and the periodic replenishment of the travel card. For the last operation, you sometimes have to wait a line of 10 or more people.

Probably, this experiment will not last long, and another card will replace “tenmas”, as it was already more than once. Recently, in the building of the bus station Titsa in Santa Cruz, everyone could see the detailed exposition, connected with the history of the company. At the stands were presented various types of travel and one-time tickets Titsa, which have undergone changes for 40 years.

                 Samples of travel cards for 40 years

But still green guagua are a comfortable, fast and inexpensive mode of transport, which allows travelers from different countries to  study the beauty of the island of Tenerife with pleasure.

Ferries in the Canary Islands: companies and routes

Although Tenerife is the most popular island of the Canary archipelago, other islands also contain a lot of interesting and unusual. What are the sand dunes of Maspalomas in Gran Canaria or the Garajonay park on La Gomera! Curious tourists who have several days of free time after they have already got an idea of the main beauties of Tenerife, it is worth seeing the neighboring islands. It is easy to do this by visiting them. You can get to the islands of the Canary archipelago by planes that make several flights a day from the Tenerife North Airport. Air travel is the most convenient and fastest way to deliver you from Tenerife to other islands. But to get to Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Homer, Hierro, Palma and Lanzarote is possible not only through the air. For fans of sea travel there is a pleasant alternative to airplanes – ferries.

Ferry communication between the islands is carried out by 4 shipping companies. Tickets for ferries can not be booked in advance, since vacant seats, as a rule, are always available. To buy a ticket, you need to arrive at the place of departure and purchase a boarding pass at the ticket office of the company. On ferries you can cross not only at your two legs, but also for a rented car. The most famous ferry company is Fred Olsen Express. It carries out transportation of passengers and cars quickly and efficiently. The cost of tickets for ferries of this company is the highest, as Fred Olsen Express serves the highest category. The movement to other islands of high-speed ferries of this company begin from the piers of the capital of Tenerife – the city of Santa Cruz.

Ferry of Fred Olsen company on Tenerife

If you are accustomed to save on vehicles, you can contact Naviera Armas. This is a more budgetary variant of the ferry crossing. From the cities of Tenerife, Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz, you can reach the main Canary Islands. However, on the way you will spend more time than if you traveled with the company Fred Olsen Express.

Another ferry company is Garajonay Express. With her help you can get to the Homera island. 2 small ferries of the company 3 times a day carry out communication between the city of Los Cristianos in Tenerife and Homera.The disadvantage of this company is the lack of ferrying of cars, so this option will suit only the hikers. But if you rent a car at Garajonay Express, it will wait for you at the berth itself upon arrival on the Homera island.

From mainland Spain to the island of Tenerife also go ferries, they belong to the company Acciona Trasmediterranea. And although with their help you can get from Tenerife to the island of Gran Canaria, flights are not regular. Thus, the best ferry companies for you are Naviera Armas, Fred Olsen Express or Garajonay Express.
Thanks to public transport in Tenerife, you can explore the main attractions of this amazing “continent in miniature”. With a tenmas card, you save on travel. With the help of ferry ships, navigate to the neighboring islands of the Canary archipelago. In a word, spend your vacation bright, unforgettable and pleasant.

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Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife by bus

The bus journey time between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife is around 59 min and covers a distance of around 74 km. Operated by Titsa, the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife bus service departs from Los Cristianos and arrives in Meridiano. Typically 616 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The cheapest way to get from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is to bus which costs €7 – €10 and takes 59 min.

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The fastest way to get from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is to taxi which takes 49 min and costs €95 – €120.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Cristianos and arriving at Meridiano. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

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How far is it from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The distance between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 65 km. The road distance is 78 km.

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The best way to get from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs €7 – €10.

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How long does it take to get from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The bus from Los Cristianos to Meridiano takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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Yes, the driving distance between Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 78 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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There are 1417+ hotels available in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Prices start at €100 per night.

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Titsa operates a bus from Los Cristianos to Meridiano every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €7 – €10 and the journey takes 59 min.

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Teide (Spanish: Teide) is a volcano on the island of Tenerife, the highest point in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Height – 3718 m, relative height above the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean – 7500 m, is the highest peak in this ocean. The island of Tenerife is the third largest volcanic island in the world, the 17 km volcano crater (diameter, to be more precise, 12×17 km.) is also the third in the world (the first two are in the Hawaiian Islands).

Tenerife Auditorio (Spanish: Auditorio de Tenerife) is one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in Spain, a symbol of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and one of the main attractions of the Canary Islands.

The city of San Cristobal de la Laguna is on the UNESCO World Heritage List in Spain.

Candelaria Basilica – The temple is consecrated in honor of the Virgin Mary – Our Lady of Candelaria, patroness of the Canary Islands[1] and is the largest sanctuary in the Canary Islands.[2] The temple is a center of pilgrimage.

Pyramids of Guimar – the island has six stepped pyramids of unknown origin.

Acantilado de los Gigantes – The resort town of Los Gigantes in the southwest of the island. It differs in that the height of coastal, rocky cliffs reaches, in places, up to 500 meters above sea level.

EKSKURSIOONID TENERIFEL JA TENERIFELT, MEELELAHUTUS – HINNAKIRI

Tenerife Kompassi eestikeelne saaretuur toimub LAUPÄEVITI ja VÄIKEBUSSIGA.

Galerii: http://tenerifeinfo.eu/tenerife-saaretuurid-galerii-fotod.html

Marsruut: Vilaflor-El Teide-Santiago del Teide-Masca-Carachico-Icod de Los Vinos-La Orotava-Candelaria

Kestvus :11 h, peatuseid minimaalselt 11 (ilusa ilma ja sõnakuuleliku reisiseltskonnaga ka rohkem).

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 69.- laps (2-11) € 39.-

Hind netist või telefonitsi ette broneerides: € 49.- laps (2-11) € 25.-

Tenerife Kompassi venekeelne pargituur toimub PÜHAPÄEVITI ja VÄIKEBUSSIGA.

Galerii: http://tenerifeinfo.eu/fotografii-parktury-tenerife.html

Marsruut: Ahvipark ehk Monkey Park, Miniatuuride Park ehk Pueblo Chico, Liblikaaed ehk Mariposario del Drago, Nukumuuseum ehk ARTlandia.

Kestvus:11 h

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 79.- laps

(2-5) € 29.-

(6-11) € 49.-

Hind netist või telefonitsi

9ndette broneerides04 : Täiskasvanu € 59.- laps

(2-5) € 19.-

(6-11) € 39.-

-5 € 11.- / 6-11 € 21.-) ja külluslikku lõunasööki Pueblo Chicos (kanaari grill veiniga, lastele spetsiaalne menüü)

La Gomera ringreis

Kestvus: 11 h

Saksa, inglise keeles: E,T,N,R.L vene keeles: K

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 60.- laps (2-5) € 8.- (6- 11) € 30.-

Meie hind (ei vaja broneerimist): Täiskasvanu 49.- laps (2-5) 8.- (6-11) 25.-

Hind sisaldab: buss, praam, giid, lõunasöök

Teide-Masca-Icod-Carachico

Kestvus: 8 h

Saksa, inglise keeles: E,K,N,L

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 30.- laps (2-5) € 8.- (6- 11) € 15.-

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu 25.- laps (2-5) 8.- (6-11) 13.-

Hind sisaldab: buss, giid

Suure bussi ringreis

Gigantes-Garachico -Icod-La Orotava-Puerto Cruz-Candelaria

Kestvus: 8 h

Saksa, inglise keeles: T vene keeles: E

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 29. – laps (2-5) € 8.- (6- 11) € 15.-

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu 25.- laps (2-5) 8.- (6-11) 12.-

Hind sisaldab: buss, giid

Vulkaan El Teide 1/2 päeva

Kestvus: 5.5 h Saksa, inglise keeles: T,N vene keeles: P

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 23.- laps (2-5) € 8.- (6 -11) € 11.50

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu 19.- laps (2-5) 8.- (6-11) 12.-

Hind sisaldab: buss, giid

Lisatasu eest – köisraudteega Teide tippu sõitmine: Täiskasvanu € 25.- laps (2-11) € 12.50

Loro Pargi pilet koos transfeeriga ЄIGA PÄEV

Kestvus: 10 h (pargis ca 6 tundi)

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 42.- laps (2-5) € 8.- (6-11) € 27.-

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu € 39.- laps (2-5) € 8.- (6-11) € 25.-

Hind sisaldab: buss, pilet (showd sisalduvad piletihinnas)

Loro Pargi pilet koos transfeeriga + Siam pargi pilet – “TWIN TICKET” (Siami külastus vabalt valitud päeval) IGA PÄEV

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 67. – laps (2-5) 8.- (6-11) € 47.50

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu 59.- laps (2-5) 8.- (6-11) 43.-

NB! Soodsaid TWIN TICKETEID saab meie käest osta ka ilma transfeerita.

Monkey Pargi pilet  IGA PÄEV

Hind: Täiskasvanu € 10.- laps (5-12) € 5.- 12) € 16.50

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu € 18.- laps (3-12) € 16.00

Hind sisaldab: tasuta buss, pilet (showd sisalduvad piletihinnas)

LÕBUSÕIDUD OOKEANIL

Vaalad, delfiinid, suplemine koos merikilpkonnadega – IGA PÄEV

Hinnad (€ täiskasvanu/€laps)

Wesipruul (Eesti jaht ja Eestist kapten), terve päev ookeanil (max 6-7 inimest) 79.- /39.-

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 50.-/25.-** TR

Katamaraan Bonadea 2h 22.-/11.- *

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 17 .-/11.-

Kaater Diamant 2h 45.-/35.- **

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 40.-/30.- TR

Piraadilaev Peter Pan 3h 39. -/19..50** TR

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 34.-/18.- TR

Katamaraan Abrazo 3h 60.-/30.-** TR

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 45.-/22.-

Katamaraan Mustcat 5h 54.-/27.-** TR

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 42.-/21 .- TR

Piraadilaev Shogun 5 h

(Masca laht ja Los Gigantese kaljud) 49.-/24.50** TR

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): 44.-/22.- TR

TR – transfeerid sadamasse ja tagasi sisalduvad hinnas

*Tasuta joogid pardal

** Tasuta joogid + söögid pardal

ÕHTUNE MEELELAHUTUS

Keskaegne rüütliturniir “keskaegses” lossis San Miguel

Algus: 19.30 Toimub: T, N, L

Hind: Täiskasvanu 53.50 laps (3-11) 26.75

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu € 49.- laps (3-11) € 24.50

2 koguses veini

Flamenco show “Evolucion” Piramide de Arona kontserdisaalis

Algus: T, N, R, L, P: 21.30 K: 20.30

Hind: Täiskasvanu 47. – laps (2-12) 0.- laps (13- 17) 22.50

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist) : Täiskasvanu € 41.- laps (13-17) € 22.-

T, N,: 21.00

Hind: Täiskasvanu 35.- laps (11-15) 17.50

Meie hind (ei vaja netist broneerimist): Täiskasvanu € 33.- laps (13-17) € 17.-

Hind sisaldab: piletit

PRICE LIST OF EXCURSION PROGRAMS AND ENTRANCE TICKETS from Tenerife Kompass SL excursion boutique.

* Compass price – discount price.

In order to buy tickets and excursions at the compass price, you need to book excursions online or buy several excursions / tickets at once (at least two). Discounted tickets and vouchers must be purchased online or at least 72 hours before the start of the tour or event at the Tenerife Compass Tour Boutique.

FREE TAXI!!!

Within the south of Tenerife (hotels and apartments from Los Cristianos to Fanabe) a taxi to our office costs € 3.5 – 6. If you come to us by taxi and buy excursions or tickets for more than 100 euros, we REFUND € 5. –

Tenerife Compass is located on the first floor of the Flamingo Suites hotel (please don’t confuse it with the Flamingo Club – it’s two hundred meters further from us) – on the opposite side of the La Pinta Hotel and the Centro Comercial Terranova.

Av. Espana 3, Flamingo Suites, Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

COORDINATES: +28° 4′ 48.26″, -16° 44′ 0.97″

http://tenerifeinfo.eu

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e-mail: info @ tenerifeinfo.eu

Av. Espana 3, Flamingo Suits

Tel: (+34) 663384322

Skype: Tenerifeinfo

We work:

Each day 9.00 – 21.00 9000 42/€27

* Compass price €39/€25

Child (2 – 5 years old) – 8 euro 43 Child (2 – 5 years old) – 8 EUR

EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY

Flamenco show EVOLUCION

Standard retail price: adult/child (3 – 12 incl.) €47/€0

* Compass price € 41/€0

BUS EXCURSION TOURS WITH ATLANTICO EXCURSIONES.

Tours are conducted in Russian.

MONDAY

COMFORTABLE SMALL BUS TOUR – SIGHTSEEING

Tenerife “THREE IN ONE – GRAND TOUR”

Duration: Full day

90€002 Standard retail price: 3 adults / 1 child 39

* Compass-price €49/€25

Lunch and wine tasting at the MUSEUM MALVASIUM are included in the price.

DEPARTURE at 08.00-08.30 (COLLECTION FROM FANABE TO LOS CRISTIANOS, the bus picks up directly from the hotel for an excursion.)

The pillars of the island tour are four sights, without visiting which it is simply a sin to leave Tenerife. They are – in the center of the island the towering volcano El Teide (NB! DO NOT CLIMB ON THE FUNicular), between the rocks of Los Gigantes (Los Gigantes) hidden so-called. the “pirate” village of Masca (Masca) in the hollow of the same name, the picturesque town of Garachico, the city of La Orotava (La Orotava) with its highest examples of Canarian architecture and on the eastern coast of the island the town of Candelaria is located, in the central square of which, in the basilica, the saint of the Canarians is hidden The Virgin of Candelaria (also known as the Black Madonna), whose chambers are guarded by bronze statues of the last kings lined up on the ocean.

We will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 19.00

MONDAY

SIGHTSEEING TOUR in Tenerife + MACKA

Duration: Full day, lunch (€ 13) not included in the price.

Standard retail price: adult/child (3 -11 incl.) €29/€16

* Compass price €25/€13

Drive a full circle around the island and see Tenerife in all its splendor. Get to know the sights that will give you an idea of ​​the past and present of the island, the entire Canary archipelago and its inhabitants.

What awaits you on this exciting day?

Majestic cliffs and the breathtaking Masca Gorge – in the west of the island, the picturesque town of Garachico, the dragon tree of the city of Icod de los Vinos and tasting the best Canarian wines in the valley of Tenerife winemakers – in the north of the island, as well as the city of Candelaria – a religious center located on east, where, visiting the basilica, you will see a sculpture of the patroness of the Canary Islands, the black-faced Madonna!

Attention! Don’t forget swimwear and towels. If you wish, you can swim in the natural lava pools of the city of Garachico. Free time will be given in Garachico, which you can devote at your discretion to swimming and / or lunch in one of the local restaurants (€6-€9per person).

We will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 18.00

WEDNESDAY

Day trip to LA GOMERA ISLAND

Duration: Full day

Standard retail price: adult/child (3 -11€ 900/02) Compass price €49/€25

Lunch and Silbo show included.

An exciting ferry ride to one of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago!

The main attraction of La Gomera is the Garajonay National Reserve, on the territory of which, at an altitude of 1400 m above sea level. sea ​​in the eternal fog, the forest of the Tertiary period “Laurisilva” – a laurel forest, proclaimed by UNESCO as a heritage of mankind, has been preserved.

You will have the opportunity to get to know the culture and traditions of the island, to taste the real Canarian cuisine. During the meal, you will be given a demonstration of the “language – whistle” Silbo – a unique means of communication invented by the pre-Hispanic inhabitants of the island and preserved to this day.

The day will end with a walk in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus, who in 1492 went on an expedition from the island of La Gomera, as a result of which he discovered America!

We will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 18.30

THURSDAY

JEWEL TOURNAMENT AT THE CASTLE OF SAN MIGUEL

Duration: Half a day

Dinner with wine included in the price.

Standard retail price: adult/child (3 -11 incl.) €53.50/€26.75

* Compass price €49/€25

Would you like to turn back the clock? To visit a real medieval tournament? Accept the invitation of the Count and Countess and visit the castle of San Miguel, where you can plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and the magical world of the Knights of the Round Table. Enjoy a medieval feast accompanied by the competition of the noble sons of your time.

Support the knight representing you who will win or die fighting for your honor! A surge of emotions is guaranteed! The evening at the castle will end with an unforgettable party.

back to the hotel at about 23.00

Saturday

Comfortable excursion on a small bus – a sightseeing on Tenerife

“Dessert for advanced” or “Real Pearls Tenerife”

Duration: Full day

with a lunch at a restaurant/Guacinche Casa Africa (grilled octopus with papas arrugadas, local wine, etc.)

Standard retail price: adult/child (3 -11 incl.) €79/€39

* Compass price €49/€20

from the hotel for an excursion.)

Stops:

● Cueva Hermano Pedro

● Santa Cruz

● San Andres

● Playa de las Teresitas

● Taganana

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● La Laguna

Our journey begins with a unique cave church dedicated to the only priest from the Canary Islands, Hermano Pedro. As they say, the cave has a healing and miraculous effect, and those who came there from afar or not very pilgrims or just guests leave their secret requests and desires recorded there, which we will do.

Through the capital of Santa Cruz (we are calling) we will arrive at the only white sand beach in Tenerife, which is also the largest artificial beach – in Playa de las Teresitas. We take sun baths and sunbathe. Through the picturesque San Andres, we will climb the Anaga mountain range and after crossing it, the beautiful Taganana awaits us at the end of the so-called superuniverse. On the way back from Tananagi, we will stop and walk through the modern dinosaur forest so-called laurel forest, which, according to many, is the most impressive in the Canary Islands precisely because of its splendor. We will make a few stops at the observation platforms built on the ridge of the mountain, for example, such as Pico Ingles (Pico Ingles), from where you can see the entire island up to El Teide towering in the distance.

After refreshment, we will make another city tour of the former capital and the current university town of La Laguna, whose old town has been awarded to get acquainted with its sights, and those who wish to buy souvenirs in countless shops and shops can also.

We will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 18.00

SUNDAY

TEIDE VOLCANO

Duration: Half a day, if you wish to take the funicular + € 25

Standard retail price adult/child (3-11 incl.) €25/€12.50

* Compass price €19/€11

Journey to the huge old crater “Las Canadas”, 17 km in diameter, in the center which is the mighty volcano Teide – the highest point of the kingdom of Spain, 3718m above sea level. The national park, which for its unique characteristics has been awarded the title of “Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. The famous “lunar landscape”, the variety of volcanic rocks, the rich flora and fauna with many endemic species amaze with an amazing play of shapes and colors that will make your stay here unforgettable. We will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 14.30

SUNDAY

PARK TOUR

The park tour from Tenerife Compass is the most impressive Sunday not only of this holiday, but of your entire life.

Four popular parks and more than one serpentine!

TOUR COST:

!ACTION! online reservations:

Adult (12+) € 79 59.-

Children 6-11 € 49 29.-

Children 2-5 € 29 19.-

INCLUDED:

Guide service;

All entrance tickets:

(Adult € 41.-)

(Children 6-11 € 21.-)

(Children 2-5 € 11.-)

Lunch wonderful world of dolls.

A magical day starts from 8.45 am to 9.15 am, when we pick you up by bus at or near the hotel.

At 09.30 we are already at the gates of Monkey Park, where lemurs are eagerly waiting for us. They are avid for grapes and figs, and you have the opportunity to take dozens of photos of how these cute little animals sit on your arms or shoulder. In Monkey Park we will see other monkeys and creatures, we will wake up there for one hour in total.

Leaving the Monkey Park, we move along the highway to La Orotava (about 1 hour), or rather to the next park, which is Pueblo Chico or the so-called. miniature park. Having seen enough of how lemurs feast, most likely we are hungry, so lunch is waiting for us: Tapas

Main course – in Canarian marinade grilled meat on skewers

Shriveled potatoes (Papas Arrugadas) with gravy MOJO

Vanilla ice cream

Water, red wine, rolls

Children’s menu also includes chicken on skewers, as well as sweets in addition to ice cream.

After lunch, we will make a circle around Tenerife in just an hour, those who wish (starting from 10 years old) can rush along the funicular through miniature Tenerife (for an additional fee) and, if desired, you or your whole family can make a Tenerife themed cartoon – also at extra charge.

After Pueblo Chico, delicate butterflies await us in the Butterfly Park or in Mariposario del Drago. The ride between the two parks takes only 20 minutes.

The day ends with a visit to a park unique in the world, not to mention Tenerife. Namely, in the spring of 2012, the museum of soft toys and art dolls ArtLandia opened its doors. This is an incredibly exciting world, built in a historic wine estate and hidden in a beautiful park, the existence of which the uninitiated usually do not know or suspect anything. We will see dolls, many of which cost more than the average class of a new car, and get acquainted with such a wonderful world where the birth of dolls takes no less time than the birth of a human child. Experience shows that once in the wonderful world of ArtLandia, it is adults who fall into more admiration than children.

There is also a café in ArtLandia.

After looking at the dolls and toys, we are on our way back, and after seven in the evening you will all be in your hotels.

EVERY DAY

FULL DAY BOAT ON THE OCEAN (6 hours) Min. 1 person, max. 6 pax

SAILING YACHT, CAPTAIN SPEAKS RUSSIAN – WHALES, DOLPHINS AND SWIMMING WITH SEA TURTLES

(Transfers to and from the port, lunch, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks included).

Standard retail price: adult/child (3 -11 incl. ) €79/€39 *

* Compass price €50/€25

EVERY DAY

€ 22.- 2 hours On the catamaran Bonadea 2 on the Atlantic Ocean – whales and dolphins, sailing duration 2 hours.

Children (under 11) – 50%

*Compass price* € 17.-/11.-

Departure: Daily at 11:00, 13.30 and 16.00

Port: Puerto Colon

EVERY DAY

€ 45.- 2 hours on the boat DIAMOND on the Atlantic Ocean – whales and dolphins, sailing duration 2 hours.

Children (under 11 years old) – 35.-

*Compass price* € 40.-/30.-

Departure: Daily at 11:00, 13.30 and 16.00

Port: Puerto Colon

EVERY DAY

€ 50.- 1 hour Safari aboard a real submarine at a depth of 10-30 meters.

Children (up to 11 years old) € 30.-

*Compass price* € 47.-/28.-

Departure: Every day except Sunday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00

Port: Port of San Miguel

EVERY DAY

€ 39.- 3 hours on the pirate ship PETER PAN (with transfer to the port and back)

Children (under 11 years old) – 50%

*Compass price* € 34. -/17.-

on the ship PETER PAN on the Atlantic Ocean – whales and dolphins, lunch on a yacht, swimming, sailing duration 3 hours.

Departure: Every day at 10:30, 14.00

Port: Los Cristianos

EVERY DAY

€ 60.- 3 hours on the ABRAZO catamaran (with transfer to the port and back)

Children (up to 11 years old) – 50%

*Compass price* € 45.-/23.-

On the ABRAZO catamaran in the Atlantic Ocean – whales and dolphins, lunch on the catamaran, swimming, swimming duration 3 hours. Departure:

Departure: Every day at 10:00, 13.30

Port: Puerto Colon

EVERY DAY

€ 54.- 5 hours on MUSTCAT catamaran (with transfer to the port and back)

Children (up to 11 years old) – 50%

*Compass price* € 42.-/21.-

Whales and dolphins on the MUSTKAT catamaran in the Atlantic Ocean, lunch on the catamaran, swimming, sailing time 5 hours. Departure:

Departure: Every day at 13:00

Port: Las Gaietas

EVERY DAY

€ 49. – 5 hours on the pirate ship SHOGUN (with transfer to the port and back)

– 50% Children (up to 11 years old)

*Compass price* € 44.-/22.-

Whales and dolphins on the pirate ship SHOGUN on the Atlantic Ocean, lunch on a catamaran, swimming, sailing time 5 hours. Departure:

Departure: Daily at 13:00

Port: Puerto Colon

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Public transport in Tenerife – Titsa company

Good afternoon, dear reader.

In this article I will tell you about features of public transport on the island of Tenerife . There is only one bus service on the island – Titsa (titsa.com) and its services are somewhat different from what we are used to.

In addition, many tourists are put off by public transport in Tenerife due to lack of information, ie. complete suspense (and you never know, local punks go there). In fact, Tits buses are a great alternative to tour operator transfers, and often cheaper. Well, some places on the island can only be reached by them or by taxi.

So let’s get started.

Buses in Tenerife – Chitsa

Let’s start with general information about public transport company Titsa. As you already understood, all public transport on the island belongs to one single transport company.

Bus routes encircle the entire island, and they pass not only between settlements but also within them. The Titsa buses themselves are painted in signature green (pictured above). In addition, at every public transport stop in Tenerife there is a special green information board (in the picture on the left).

The info board usually has timetables for buses that stop at this stop. An example of the schedule is in the picture on the left.

Let’s look at it in more detail:

1. The upper left rounded rectangle indicates the time at which the bus arrives at the specified stop. In the above example, the bus runs only once a day at 9 hours 8 minutes. I recommend arriving at the stop in advance, because. buses in Tenerife do not always run on schedule.

2. The direction of the bus is indicated above the white rectangles. In this case, the beginning of the La Caleta route, the end of the El Portillo route. Please note that buses from different directions may stop at the same stop. This must be taken into account when landing.

3. The right box shows a more detailed bus route in Tenerife. Please note that it only names the settlements through which the route passes. There may be several stops within these settlements. Moreover, the bus can call far from each of them. For example, in Costa Adeje there are several alternative routes for buses. At the same time, different routes call at different stops.

I note that there is a way to know in advance which stops a particular route stops at, but I will talk about this a bit later.

Titsa bus fares

Titsa bus fares depend on the distance you travel. Roughly speaking, the further you go, the less the kilometer traveled costs. The minimum fare when paying in cash is 1.45 euros (in 2013). You will have to pay this amount when traveling within the settlement. For example, when traveling from Costa Adeje to Los Cristianos.

You can save on fares by using the Bono Bus card (picture on the left).

For example, the cost of using such a card inside the city is 1.15 euros.

The Bono Bus card comes in two denominations (€15 and €25). One card can be used by several people at the same time.

i.e. for example, if a family of three gets on the bus, the first person to enter tells the driver the stop you need to get to and the number of passengers. After that, you need to insert the card into the machine 3 times and the fare will be charged from it 3 times. This information will be printed on the back of the card.

If the money on the card runs out when you get on the bus, you can pay the rest of the ticket in cash.

In addition, the card provides significant savings when traveling with transfers. For example, when traveling from Costa Adeje to the Masca Gorge with a transfer, the first part of the journey will cost you 2.85 euros, and the second 0.10 euros. If you do not use the card, then you will have to pay at least 1.45 euros for the second part.

Perhaps the only catch with Bono Bus cards is that you can’t buy them on the buses. This can only be done in advance and only in a few places. For example, I bought a card at the Costa Adeje bus station (on the map). I also remember that the cards were also sold at the final stop in Los Cristianos, but I can’t confirm this for sure.

However, the card is worth going for it 1 time. By the way, in the same place at the bus station you can find the fare to different settlements with and without a Bono card. Please note that in some places there is a dash in the Bono column. For example, when traveling to the Teide volcano (route 342). This means that in buses on this route, card readers are broken, so you will have to pay in cash. Unfortunately, you can understand this only directly when boarding the bus. So be careful.

I would like to note that when you get on the bus, in any case, you need to name the stop or settlement to which you are going. After that, the driver will either show the amount to be paid on the computer screen, or prompt you to insert a card. If you are using the card for the first time, ask the driver for help. He won’t refuse.

Well, one more feature of public transport in Tenerife. The driver must be warned about stopping in advance by pressing the special red button . There are usually several of these buttons on the bus, and they are located either on the handrails or between the window panes.

After successfully pressing the button on the bus, an audible signal sounds and the corresponding sign lights up in the front. The driver stops at the next stop.

What can I add here – do not miss the stop. To do this, the route of movement must be studied in advance, but more on that later.

Tenerife bus timetable

As I wrote above, bus schedule in Tenerife can be viewed at almost any stop. In addition, at the bus station you can take a special booklet, which contains the schedules of the most popular buses among tourists.

However, if you are used to planning your trip in advance, you can download booklets with bus timetables on the official website of titsa here.

In addition, on the official website of Titsa you can find a map of the location of absolutely any stop of absolutely any route!

You can do this as follows:

1. Select Times/line from the right menu.

2. In the list that opens, select the bus route you need in Tenerife.

3. A list of all stops on this route will appear on the right. By clicking on them, you can see their location on the map.

I would like to note that in addition to the location of this stop, you can also find out which buses will arrive at it in the near future.

In general, if you are planning, for example, to travel independently to the capital of Tenerife, the city of Santa Cruz, then I recommend that you look at the stop on the map in advance, where it will be more convenient for you to get off, and, no less important, the stop from which you will have to go back .

Why you may need public transport

Let’s look at for what purposes you may need public transport in Tenerife :

1. Moving between neighboring resort villages. At first glance (on the map) it seems that the distances in Tenerife are small. However, for example, it may take a couple of hours to walk from Costa Adeje to Loc Cristianos. This is due not so much to the great distance, but to the large elevation differences on the island.

2. Tour operators do not provide transfers to all places on the island that may be of interest to you. For example, I had plans to visit the summit of the Teide volcano, and on a certain day, but the tour operator could only offer a sightseeing tour with a stop at the foot of the volcano and on a completely different day. As for the Mask Gorge, which my wife and I also wanted to visit, the tour operator never takes it at all.

3. Public transport in Tenerife can be considered as a budget alternative to tour operator transfers. Firstly, it will be cheaper, and secondly, you will be able to spend time at your own discretion. For example, when visiting Loro Parque, you can also spend an hour or two exploring the city of Puerto De La Cruz. This cannot be done with a tour operator.

Preparing your public transport route

Let’s take a look at how to prepare your Tenerife itinerary to avoid problems in the future. Let’s say you want to visit Loro Parque in Puerto De La Cruz and you live in Costa Adeje.

The bus route from the tourist brochure that suits you is 343. This route is marked with the “exp” sign, i.e. is an express (should not be with all stops).

Next, you need to choose on the site the stops where you will get on and off the bus. It will be more convenient for you to get on at the bus station (P. AMERICAS (ESTACION) (7142)), and get off at the final bus (PTO CRUZ (4040)). After that, you can either walk around the city, or immediately go to Loro Parque.

On this route, the stops on the way back are the same, so it’s hard to get lost. It remains only to choose the bus that suits you in time and go on an adventure.

And finally, I would like to note that public transport in Tenerife leaves the most pleasant experience. Drivers are friendly to tourists, and chatting cheerfully with their compatriots is in the order of things.

So feel free to use Titsa buses in Tenerife!

See you soon!

Author: MaksimDate: October 16, 2013

timetables, routes, fares – 2019 * Spain > Exploring the world!

Many vacationers rent a car in Tenerife. Undoubtedly, it is convenient to drive your car around the island. However, this does not mean at all that there is no public transport in Tenerife. Quite the contrary, getting around Tenerife by bus is very easy and comfortable. Green buses scurry all over the island, taking tourists even to the farthest corners of the island, so don’t be afraid to travel around Tenerife without a car.

• Tenerife bus map
• Bus station in the city of Santa Cruz: where to go, what to see
• Bus station in Puerto de la Cruz: where to go, what to see
• Bus routes and timetables in Tenerife: what you need to know
• How to buy bus tickets Tenerife
• Bus fares
• What buses are in Tenerife, photo
• How to get there by bus from Tenerife airport

Tenerife bus routes, bus map

There are many bus routes around the island, so you can easily get to any part of Tenerife by bus. For example, I easily took bus 363 from Santa Cruz to Garachico and to Buenavista – and this is the most remote northwestern town of Tenerife. You can even take a bus to the foot of the highest point of Tenerife – Mount Teide (bus 342 from Adeja, bus 348 – from Puerto de la Cruz)

When planning bus trips, you need to know the main thing – the geographical name of the places where you want to go. Buses in Tenerife are easy to learn – the local site titsa.com will help you figure out the timetables and bus routes – there is all the information you need.

Here is Tenerife bus map :

Tenerife bus map

The map shows the numbers of the routes that go to the most popular Tenerife attractions. We look at the number, then we go to the official. website and look at the desired route, where it goes from, where it stops.

Sometimes you have to change trains, for this you need to understand the names of the towns a little – google maps will help. However, for many tourists, this is still easier than renting a car in Tenerife, and then the whole holiday is nervous about parking, navigation and traffic rules. Bus transport is beneficial for a short vacation in Tenerife, especially if you settled near a more or less large city – you just left the hotel at the bus stop, got on the right bus and drove off. Below I will write where it is better to settle in order to make it more convenient to travel around Tenerife by bus.

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Most of the bus routes in Tenerife pass through the main bus hubs: in the south – Costa Adeje, in the north – Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz. When we get tired of lying on the southern beaches, we move north to walk around the picturesque towns and watch the magnificent nature of Tenerife. Going north for 1 day is pointless. It is necessary to stay at least for 3-5 nights.

Bus station in Santa Cruz – “Intercambiador”

The new Intercambiador de Santa Cruz bus station in Santa Cruz is the largest in Tenerife. Convenient to get to La Laguna, the eastern part of Anaga – wonderful views, San Andrés.

In the photo: view from the terrace of the Silken Atlantida Hotel in Santa Cruz, Tenerife

If you arrive in this area late in the evening and need to spend the night, then everything is simple – go to the nearest Silken Atlantida Santa Cruz hotel. It’s very close. Here the rooms are excellent, and on the top floor there is an open terrace with a bar and a great view of the city.

Pictured: bus station in Santa Cruz. Tenerife

On the first tier of this bus station – platforms of short “city buses”, on the second tier – platforms of “intercity” buses.

Location of bus platforms in Tenerife

There is also an information kiosk where tourists can get all the information about routes and buy (or top up) travel cards.

In the photo: a tourist reflects on the ease of traveling by bus in Tenerife

Many people think that Puerto de la Cruz is the most convenient city for exploring Tenerife without a car.

Bus station in Puerto de la Cruz

If you want to see Tenerife without a car, it is most convenient to stay in Puerto de la Cruz, and from here go around the most interesting sights of Tenerife, follow the most beautiful routes of the island (there are none in the south).

In the photo: a positively green bus station in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

By the way, there is something to see in the city of Puerto de la Cruz itself. It is not only a resort and a beach holiday, but it is also pleasant to walk along the streets of the old part of the city. Very close is the popular Loro Park, where shows of dolphins, killer whales, fur seals and funny parrots are held.

Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

The bus station is located here. From the bus station of Puerto de la Cruz, it is easy to get around the most beautiful places of the island without transfers: Teide volcano (bus 348, go to the end about 1.5 hours along the serpentine), Garachico (bus 363, drive 30 minutes), Los Gigantes (bus 325, drive 2.5 hours), very close to La Orotava and other places.
To make bus trips, it is convenient to stay near the bus station – in an inexpensive cozy hotel “Sun Holidays” – there are many cafes nearby, the old town, the beach, and the ocean is visible from the window of the room.

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Here’s what you can see from Porto de la Cruz: the beaches of El Socorro, Bollullo, Los Patos, El Ancona, go through beautiful mountain routes along Anaga.

Bus routes and timetables in Tenerife: what you need to know

• Bus schedules change on weekends – keep this in mind when planning your trips. For bus routes and timetables, visit titsa.com, a simple and user-friendly site. Where it says SÁBADOS, DOMINGOS Y FESTIVOS is the schedule for weekends and holidays.
• You need to know and be able to pronounce the name of the locality where you are going, or write it down on paper – this is useful to read timetables or ask the driver about the desired direction.
• Basic Spanish words for travel: horario – “orArio” (schedule), venta – “Venta” (sale), estacion – “estAsion” (station, train station), ida y vuelta – “Ida and vuelta” (round trip ). More useful Spanish phrases here.
• At the ticket office, you can ask for a booklet of all bus routes – it’s convenient to have all the routes and timetables of buses in Tenerife at hand.
• When boarding the bus, tell the driver where you are going – this can be useful, as sometimes the driver passes “empty” intermediate stops. The second option for those who travel with a navigator in their smartphone is to press the “stop” button on the handrails in the cabin before the stop you need.

How to buy tickets for Tenerife buses

Paying for trips conveniently with a card is cheaper than paying for the fare in cash from the driver. The card can be bought at the box office of bus stations. In fact, this is a prepaid card with a starting balance of 5 to 100 euros. The card costs 2 euros. One card can be used by several people at once.

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Each time you board a bus, the card must be inserted into the reader next to the driver, the fare is debited, the remaining amount is printed on the card. When traveling around Tenerife, you need to independently monitor the balance on this card. Sometimes, if you forgot to replenish the balance, but you still need to go, you can give a small missing amount in cash to the driver.

Prices for bus fares Tenerife

In the photo: how much does bus fare 343 9 cost0002 It should be noted that ticket prices for local buses cannot be called cheap. You can calculate the bus fare on the Titsa website. In the top menu, select “Your buses” – “Current Fares”. Then you select the bus route and stops “from where to where”, the prices of different types of tickets will immediately be displayed.

What buses are on Tenerife?

Bus at the terminus of the bus station in Santa Cruz, Tenerife

All buses are green, new, well maintained, with air conditioning and even USB sockets.

In the photo: buses in Tenerife are quite comfortable – this is what the interior of the bus looks like

How to get by bus from Tenerife airport

From Tenerife airports (North and South) you can easily get to any beaches and resorts on all coasts. And there are buses even at night.

Getting on bus number 111 from Tenerife South Airport In the photo: bus routes passing through Tenerife airports

Main buses from Tenerife South Airport : 111, 343, 415, 450 and night bus 711. Ticket price South Airport – Santa Cruz: 9.35 euros

You can leave Tenerife North Airport by buses 102, 107 , 108 and 343.

Bus route through Tenerife South Airport

To accurately select the right bus, look at which stops each bus goes through.

For example,
bus 111 travels along the route: Costa Adeje – South Airport – Guimar – Santa Cruz bus station (besides these, there are many more intermediate stops).
Bus 343 in Tenerife travels along the route: Costa Adeje – Los Cristianos – South Airport – North Airport – Puerto de la Cruz. See the current timetable for bus 343 on the website.

Night bus 711 still runs infrequently, about once an hour. Therefore, in some situations in Tenerife, you may have to use a taxi or Uber.

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The places around were deaf and deserted, but terribly fertile. There were coal, and ore, and wood, and a river. In order for the plant to start functioning, there were not enough workers. They were serfs, initially 22 women and 22 men, who were bought by Osokin. And after some time, another 540 people were resettled here from other enterprises. So the first settlement was formed, which received the name Osokino, in honor of the lieutenant colonel, but it did not take root. The village began to be called Omutninsky Plant, and later simply Omutninsk . …

17 09 2022 18:24:33

Thailand: The “wrong” slimming tea – 2019 *

If you accidentally drink such tea, be prepared for the fact that the next few days will be mediocre for you ……

16 09 2022 19:56:52

” island?

More than a hundred articles have been written about Bali in our blog, and in this one we decided to put everything in its place and talk about the pros and cons of Bali….

15 09 2022 4:59:54

Santa Barbara – attractions and things to see

One of the main attractions is the 18th-century Mission of St. Barbara, but apart from that, there are many more places to visit while in the city. Among them are many museums with unique collections, a zoo, a charming old marina and botanical gardens….0004

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Even though Milan Linate Airport is very close to the city and the center can be easily reached by public transport, there are situations when it is necessary to spend the night as close to the airport as possible – connection between flights, early departure, etc. Espressohotel Milano Linate is just very ……

13 09 2022 17:35:20

Flight from Prague to St. Petersburg with Finnair

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Today I want to share my impressions of our flight from Prague to St. Petersburg. We flew with Finnair, with a change in Helsinki, and managed to enjoy both the Finnish service on board and the time spent in the lounge at Helsinki Airport. We were upgraded to business class, so……

12 09 2022 23:24:48

Phuket Villas – Les Palmares Villas, Phuket

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Phuket is rich in housing of absolutely different levels, and villas are especially popular here. Living in a private villa provides many advantages compared to a hotel, which is why more and more vacationers, in recent years, prefer this type of vacation. In addition, villas are well suited for longer stays – it is much easier here . …..

11 09 2022 15:55:52

Jaipur: city of contrasts – palaces and shopping mall

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Jaipur – the city is really rightfully called pink, most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink stone. You can walk around the old city for several days in a row and it doesn’t bother you at all, life here is in full swing: Indian women in beautiful saris, barkers with factory and handicraft goods, street chefs with delicacies, ……

10 09 2022 8:46:25

Mexican village life

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. On the way from Tulum to Valladolid, we stopped to buy a coconut: like we sell potatoes in buckets along the highway – here are coconuts and coconut milk. Moreover, you can buy a whole “walnut”, or you can buy the pulp, carefully folded into a plastic bag. Just here we found that we ran out of pesos, . …..

09 09 2022 9:55:41

Morocco, the country of the sea and sands

Rainy autumn, long cold winter, but I want the sea and the sun. Russians try to forget about warm fur coats for at least a short vacation and plunge into the heat, sunbathe and swim. The choice of places for so……

08 09 2022 5:13:47

Tien Mu Pagoda in Hue or why the monk burned himself

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Thien Mu Pagoda stands on the left bank of the Fragrant River, in the same place as the Forbidden Purple City, about 7 km from the tourist center of Hue. The name Tien Mu is translated as “heavenly fairy”, it is no coincidence, because the construction of the pagoda is associated with a legend in which the fairy tale took part ……

07 09 2022 14:14:58

The main sights of Bulgaria: photo and description

Bulgaria surprises not only with a variety of sights, but also with the contrast of nature. It is not surprising that many travelers decide to visit this charming country of the Balkan Peninsula. In addition, the developed infrastructure contributes to an exciting pastime….

06 09 2022 5:37:32

Live quests or role-playing games – what is it?

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Have you ever wanted to transform into another person? Not forever, of course, but for a while – to be someone completely different, to do something that is not typical for you and to behave completely differently than you are used to? To be, say, a detective or a musician, a doctor or a director, or maybe even a pirate or ……

05 09 2022 2:42:48

Raw mango cheesecake – just lick your fingers!!!

Important! All the most important things about Bali in one article – read here. For a long time I haven’t published recipes for tasty treats, especially since there is a “Cookery” section on the site)) Well, I’m correcting myself – today I’ll tell you how to cook a delicious raw cheesecake. I will have it from mango and passion fruit, well, you can always replace these fruits with others, ……

04 09 2022 20:51:48

About us

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Table of Contents1 Who we are?2 Why we have this blog3 About us and travels3.1 Collective posts about us3.2 Interviews with us3.3 Our materials4 Why us?5 About our hobbies6 Countries we have visited7 How to contact us Who are we? Maria Glazunova Alexey Glazunov Why are we doing this ……

03 09 2022 17:42:23

The main attractions of Vasilyevsky Island

The abundance of architectural monuments, houses of famous historical figures, museums and the view of the amazing panorama of the city from the embankment make a walk along Vasilyevsky Island unforgettable and amazing. The locals affectionately and lovingly call the island Vaska….

02 09 2022 5:34:29

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These annoying mistakes are made even by seasoned tourists. Be sure to check this list before you travel……

01 09 2022 19:57:54

Lübeck attractions: photo and description

The city is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea on the Trava River. Lübeck is a true paradise for history buffs. Medieval Gothic buildings, majestic churches and cathedrals – all this makes a strong impression on tourists. The capital of the Hansa pleases its guests with the most interesting sights….

31 08 2022 20:46:35

Pandas in Macau: how to see pandas on Taipa Island for yourself – 2019

If all the typical sights of Macau have been visited, and the soul asks for something else, go see the giant pandas at the Seak Pai Van Park Zoo on Taipa Island ……

30 08 2022 18:50:49

What to see in Istra : sights and interesting places

The climate in the city is temperate continental, so tourists will feel comfortable at any time of the year. The average temperature in winter is 9°C, and in summer + 19 °C. Arriving here, a vacationer will surely appreciate this cultural city….

29 08 2022 15:16:52

Green card in the USA – how to get (win the lottery)?

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. On October 4, 2019, registration for the DV-2021 diversification lottery will open, in which a residence permit in the United States (green card) is played. I want to warn you right away that it is not so easy to win a green card lottery in the USA, but everyone can take part. What is it for (and is it necessary?) – ……

28 08 2022 20:31:44

Rest in Gelendzhik: beaches, photos and prices – 2019 * Russia

What you need to know before traveling to Gelendzhik? Read the reviews of those who have already rested there, find out what prices are now ……

27 08 2022 19:43:28

Cape Panwa, south of Phuket and general impressions of the island

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Hi all!! I decided to write about our first impressions of Phuket, in a month and a half there will be only dry facts and thoughts about whether the island is suitable for life, but for now, under the influx of emotions after the weekend, I can safely say that I definitely like Phuket! Although, to be more precise, I like the way we saw it. ……

26 08 2022 12:39:13

Cape Sienna Phuket Hotel & Villas, Kamala Beach

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Each traveler has his own preferences when choosing a hotel. Some like large, spacious rooms, others – the location in close proximity to the beach, others pay attention to the novelty of the hotel. Our “fad”, which can outweigh other other criteria, is the view from the window. Of course, it’s good when in one place they combine ……

25 08 2022 19:17:32

Unawatuna attractions and places of interest

The beauty of the resort is that you can relax here all year round, due to the fact that it is located in a cozy bay, protected from winds and strong waves by its coral reef. There are no large hotels here, but there are many guesthouses and small hotels. Those who want to plunge headlong into the local culture should stay in the hospitable houses of the inhabitants of this village. But there are more than enough restaurants, cafes, shops and other entertainment in Unawatuna. You can also keep yourself busy with sightseeing of local attractions….

24 08 2022 0:57:57

Izmail attractions: overview and photos

In 1940 he became part of the Soviet Union. Izmail attracts tourists with its history, connected primarily with the impregnable Turkish fortress. In 1790, A. V. Suvorov took it by a brilliant storm. Tourists and guests of the city have the opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of different times and the wonderful nature of these places….

23 08 2022 17:17:43

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Kilometers of coral reefs stretch along numerous groups of islands. Underwater caves and depressions hide a variety of marine life. Tropical plants give a special charm. The traditions and way of life of the local population make a great impression. Together, this creates a unique and inimitable place….

22 08 2022 9:14:10

Big Buddha is the main center of Buddhism in Hong Kong or a popular tourist attraction. Trekking on the islands of Lantau and Hong Kong.

Important! Why you should definitely take out travel insurance. Lantau Island is twice the size of Hong Kong, but at the same time, it is much less populated by people and is very popular with Hong Kongers and visitors to the city as a great place to relax. Lantau is the greenest island in Hong Kong: there are beautiful valleys and mountains, clean sandy beaches, waterfalls……

The city of Valdai, despite its small population, has a lot of attractions that every visitor should take a look at. No wonder this city has the status of “Pearl of Russia”. After all, thousands of tourists visit it every year to get acquainted with its historical values ​​and architectural monuments of the 18th century.

Best Time of Year to Visit Spain

Seasonal Planning for Spain Travel

Although Spain is typically warm and mild, as a large country with a varied landscape, the weather can differ by region. The Pyrenees and Castile and Leon are some of its coldest areas, with average temperatures in the winter ranging from 30°F (-1°C) to 40°F (4°C). Andalusia is one of Spain’s hottest regions in the summer, with temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F (38°C) and drawing beachgoers to the Costa Brava, Costa del Sol, and the Balearic Islands. Regardless of where you’re going, it’s a good idea to pack sweaters, a light jacket, and an umbrella for the fall and winter and shorts, T-shirts, and a hat in summer.

In summer, the southern and eastern beaches, resorts, and big cities like Barcelona will be crowded. However, smaller cities and towns can be surprisingly quiet year-round beyond the main tourist spots. Winter can be a good time to escape the crowds and booked up accommodation along the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, although some attractions have reduced opening hours. The chilly weather brings a cozy feeling, and you can enjoy winter sports such as skiing in the Pyrenees and Sierras or partake in Christmas festivities.

Seasons	Pros	Cons	Best for	Where to Visit
Spring (Mar-May)	Cool weather; blooming flowers; Easter festivities	Easter can mean higher prices and crowding	Watching Holy Week parades, attending bullfights, hiking, flamenco	Andalusia and Madrid for the weather, Seville for Holy Week and Feria festivities
Summer (Jun-Aug)	Good weather for beach time; long daylight hours; extended opening hours at tourist attractions	Peak season crowds and prices; weather in central and southern Spain can be sweltering	Beaches, visiting northern Spain, attending festivals	Buñol and Pamplona for summer festivals, Ibiza and Barcelona for nightlife, Basque Country and Galicia for their best weather
Fall (Sep-Nov)	Cooler weather; fewer crowds; cheaper prices (except for the Basque region) than summer	Northern Spain is wet, and parts can be cold in late fall; Elsewhere, autumn rains begin (Barcelona)	Exploring cities, outdoor sightseeing, sampling tapas	Andalusia for good weather, whale watching, and sherry-tasting
Winter (Dec- Feb)	Offseason deals and discounts; Christmas festivities; cold-weather outdoor activities	Cold in northern Spain; damp and rainy in southern Spain; limited opening hours for some attractions	Skiing and snowboarding, New Year’s Eve celebrations, Christmas markets	Madrid for New Year’s Eve, Pyrenees’ resorts for skiing

Spring in Spain (March to May)

Costumed Andalusians take part in Feria de Abril in Seville

After the wet and chilly winter, spring is marked by blossoming flowers and abundant natural beauty, bringing life back to the southern provinces and making it the perfect time to enjoy hiking, biking, and other outdoor sports. And while spring is part of the shoulder season, with moderate weather, May is the ideal time to visit as the sun is more prominent but not yet scorching. Barcelona, Madrid, and Andalusia see average maximum temperatures in the high 60s (Barcelona) and low 70s (Madrid and Andalusia), whereas Seville, Andalusia’s capital, averages a high of 83°F (28°C). 

Now is a great time to explore Spain’s big cities, Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, on a walking, cycling, and/or food tour. In Madrid, wander 19th-century El Retiro Park and tour food markets and tapas bars. In Barcelona, on the coast, enjoy the beach with fewer crowds and less humidity, as well as the sights, most notably Gaudí’s whimsical architecture: La Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Milà. Seville is particularly attractive and sweet-smelling now that its trees are covered in white buds of orange blossoms. Early in the season, too, the city kicks off its famous Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions.

And if here two weeks after Semana Santa, the Feria de Abril is a weeklong party of food, fun, and flamenco worth experiencing. Other Andalusian cities, like Cádiz, Málaga, Cordoba, and Granada, are best to visit this season before the oppressive heat of summer. Renting a car and touring the coast before tucking inland is a great way to cover a lot of land on your own time. And if traveling to Spain during Semana Santa or Seville’s Feria de Abril, be sure to book tickets in advance. 

Events in Spring

Las Fallas, Valencia. In March, this festival is marked with processions and fireworks. It culminates in bonfires, where ninots (papier-machê sculptures) are burned.

Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, Seville. Two large festivals take place in Seville in April. The dates vary slightly each year, so check before booking.

Feria de Cordoba. If you’re traveling to Spain in late May and want to see a Feria celebration, head for Cordoba: their version of the popular flamenco festival happens a few weeks after the one in Seville. 

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Summer in Spain (June to August)

A beach in Gran Canaria, Spain

Summer is the high season in Spain. Vacation time and warm weather draw crowds of travelers to cities like Barcelona, Valencia, and Málaga. Nightlife in the resort towns of the Balearic Islands is at its peak (see here for a great summer itinerary for Mallorca). If you plan to visit at this time, it’s a good idea to make arrangements well in advance, especially in Spain’s most popular areas. August is a particularly popular month for European vacationers; things will be slightly quieter in June and July.

The sizzling summer weather is good for visiting beaches, and locals, as well as travelers, head to the coasts to cool off. Spain’s beaches are bustling at this time; when visiting a popular beach in July or August, you’ll want to arrive early to beat the crowds. If you can, bring your sunscreen from home: this summer essential can be surprisingly expensive in Spain, especially in beach cities and towns.

Those looking for a more low-key vacation can head away from the coasts and toward some of Spain’s inland areas. In northern Spain, you’ll find the coolest temperatures (usually around 75°F/24°C). This is a great time to explore Basque Country—try a food tour of San Sebastián, famous for its pintxos (small slices of bread piled with meats, vegetables, and cheeses, all held together with a toothpick). You could also check out the fascinating museums in Bilbao. For the ultimate road trip through northern Spain, see this itinerary.  

Events in Summer

Haro Wine Festival, Haro. Try some of the Rioja region’s famous red wines at this unique festival in June, where participants throw wine on each other and watch “bullfights” fought by heifers.

Festival of San Fermin/Running of the Bulls, Pamplona. In July, bulls are let loose during this festival to run through the streets of the city, with residents running among them.

La Tomatina, Buñol. In the small town of Buñol, near Valencia, festival participants pelt each other with tomatoes each August during this summer celebration. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

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Fall in Spain (September to November)

Fall is a good time for urban sightseeing in Madrid

Fall can be an excellent time to visit Spain if you don’t care for crowds. The weather in September is still fairly hot, though it’s cooler in the evenings and mornings. This is shoulder season, and prices will be lower than in the preceding few months. In southern Spain, the weather is still warm enough for the beach, and you’ll have an easier time finding a spot to drop your towel. The province of Alicante sees an average range of 66°F-83°F (19°C-29°C) in September, whereas in November, temperatures drop to 51°F-69°F (11°C-21°C), which is similar to Seville and Madrid, though they have more sunny days. 

The reasonable weather makes fall a good time for urban sightseeing, too. This can be a great opportunity to explore the highlights of Barcelona, Madrid, or the cities of Andalusia (Cordoba, Granada, Jerez de la Frontera, and Seville, among others—this itinerary includes Andalusia’s top places). Many attractions still run on their summer schedules in September or October, meaning you’ll enjoy them for the whole day without the August crowds.

Festivals are a year-round affair in Spain, and plenty of interesting ones are going on in the fall. Fall is also the perfect opportunity to enjoy whale watching in Tarifa on Spain’s southern coast, as sperm whales will be migrating at this time. 

Events in Fall

La Mercè, Barcelona. This bustling September festival is dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona. It features parades with papier-machê “giants,” dancing, fireworks, and a wine fair. 

Fiesta Nacional de España, nationwide. Celebrated throughout the country in October, this national holiday marks Christopher Columbus’ journey to the Americas.

International Sherry Week, Jerez de la Frontera. The city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia is the birthplace of sherry. This weeklong November celebration includes sherry tastings and special pairing menus.

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Winter in Spain (December to February)

Pradollano ski resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Winter is the offseason in Spain. By this point, the weather is no longer beach-friendly, and parts of the country are rainy and cold. However, there’s still plenty to do in these months, from winter sports to Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. If you’re dying for a beach vacation in Spain in the winter, there is one place you might be able to find it—the Canary Islands, off the coast of Morocco. While the weather is cool in these islands in the winter, places like Lanzarote have some of the warmest weather in the country, with highs around 70°F (21°C) in December. Here, you can find an eight-day itinerary to explore Lanzarote.  

Otherwise, if you’d rather embrace the cold weather with some winter sports, you can head up to the country’s snow-capped mountains for skiing and snowboarding. In southern Spain, the Sierra Nevada Mountains offer a fine ski resort near Granada. Farther north, there’s plenty of snow in the Pyrenees. If you base yourself in Barcelona or Zaragoza, you’ll find ski resorts just an hour or two drive away.

Don’t forget about Christmas and New Year’s—while shops and attractions may be closed on those days, Spain’s major cities are home to parties and Christmas markets where you can join in the celebrations.

Events in Winter

Christmas, nationwide. In major Spanish cities, you’ll likely find restaurants open on December 25. The larger celebration happens on Three Kings Day, which is on January 6.

New Year’s Day, nationwide. Celebrate the night before, then use January 1 to relax; most shops and attractions are closed.

Andalusia Day. If you visit this southern Spanish province in late February, you’ll see the green-and-white Andalusian flag flying. The holiday is celebrated with festivities and live music in Cordoba, Málaga, and Seville.

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Spain in December
Spain in January
Spain in February

Best time to visit Spain: a monthly guide

Known for its reliably sunny summer weather, wonderful beaches, and lively events, Spain, is a top destination for vacationers. From the best festivals to the ideal climate and knowing when to book ahead, here’s a month-by-month guide to what’s happening in Spain.

June to August is the best time for music festivals

During Spain’s high season, accommodations book out and prices increase by up to 50%. However, parts of inland Spain will be experiencing a low season with few tourists during this period. Expect warm, dry and sunny weather, with humidity in coastal areas.

Traveling in shoulder season will mean fewer people on the beach © Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock

Enjoy fewer crowds from March to May and September and October 

Shoulder season is a good time to travel to Spain. The weather is mild and clear, and there are fewer crowds. However, local festivals can send prices soaring. You will run into fewer fellow walkers on the hiking trails, but the weather can be unpredictable.

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November to February is best for mild coastal temperatures

The low season brings cold weather to central Spain and rain in the north and northwest. Temperatures in Andalucía and the Mediterranean coast are mild. Many hotels are closed in beach areas, and elsewhere along the coast, prices plummet. This is high season in ski resorts.

January

In January, ski resorts in the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada are in full swing. Snow in Catalonia is usually better in the second half of January. January 6 is the highlight of a Spanish kid’s calendar. The evening before, three local politicians dress up as the three wise men and lead a sweet-distributing frenzy (Cabalgata de Reyes) through most towns.  School holidays run until around January 8.

Key events: El Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day).

Parades mark Carnaval in February © Oscar Garriga Estrada / Shutterstock

February

This is often the coldest month, with temperatures close to freezing, especially in the north and inland regions. Riotously fun, Carnaval ends on the Tuesday 47 days before Easter Sunday and involves fancy-dress parades and festivities. It’s the wildest in Cádiz, Sitges, Badajoz and Ciudad Rodrigo, where accommodation will be at a premium. Other curious celebrations are held at Vilanova i la Geltrú and Solsona. February 12 is the time to catch fire runs and human castles in Barcelona at the Festes de Santa Eulàlia. 

Key events: Carnaval, Fiesta Medieval and Las Bodas de Isabel de Segura, ARCOmadrid contemporary art fair, Festes de Santa Eulàlia, Extremadura Birdwatching Fair.

Valencia welcomes Las Fallas festival in March © Helena G.H / Shutterstock

March

With the arrival of spring, Spain shakes off its winter blues (such as they are), the weather starts to warm up ever so slightly, and Spaniards start dreaming of a summer by the beach. Festivals are also picking up, with one of Spain’s most important flamenco festivals taking place in Jerez. Valencia is the principal stage of the extraordinary festival of Las Fallas, which consists of several days of all-night dancing and drinking, first-class fireworks and processions from March 15 to 19.

Key events: Festival de Jerez, Las Fallas de San José

Easter is a huge celebration in Seville and many other Spanish cities © LucVi / Shutterstock

April

Spain has a real spring in its step, with wildflowers in full bloom, the start of the dive season in Catalonia (which runs to early November), and school holidays. Easter entails parades of pasos (holy figures), hooded penitents and huge crowds. It’s extravagantly celebrated in Seville, as well as Málaga, Ávila, Cuenca, Lorca and Zamora. April requires some advance planning (book ahead), but it’s a great time to be here.

Key events: Semana Santa (Holy Week), Dansa de la Mort (Dance of Death), Los Empalaos, Moros y Cristianos (Moors & Christians), Feria de Abril (April Fair), Romería de la Virgen, Mercat de Ram, 

May

A glorious time to be in Spain, May sees the countryside carpeted with spring wildflowers, and the weather can feel like summer is just around the corner. The Ibiza clubbing scene kicks off with an official opening in May, and things keep going long and loud until October or November. There’s a rare chance to see an otherwise-hidden side of Córdoba when beautiful private courtyards are opened to the public.

Key events: Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair), Fiesta de los Patios de Córdoba, Es Firó, Titirimundi International Puppet Festival, Fiesta de San Isidro.

Wine is thrown around at Batalla del Vino, which takes place on June 29 in Haro © Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock

June

By June, the north is shaking off its winter chill, and the Camino de Santiago’s trails are becoming crowded. In the south, it’s warming up as the coastal resorts ready themselves for the summer onslaught. Midsummer bonfires, fireworks and roaming giants feature on the eve of the Fiesta de San Juan (June 24; Dia de Sant Joan), notably along the Mediterranean coast, particularly in Barcelona and in Ciutadella, Menorca, where you can see splendid equestrian skills in parades. The more unusual events include Castrillo de Murcia’s baby-jumping festival and Batalla del Vino on June 29, when participants squirt wine everywhere.

Key events: Romería del Rocío, Sónar, Batalla del Vino, Primavera Sound, Pride Barcelona.

July

Temperatures in Andalucía and much of the interior can be fiercely hot, but July is a great time to be at the beach and is one of the best months for hiking in the Pyrenees. Alongside many other events at the week-long San Fermín festival in Pamplona is the controversial Running of the Bulls. Beware that serious injuries are common, and animal welfare groups condemn the event as cruel. Spain’s national saint, St James, is celebrated in Santiago de Compostela on July 25.

Key events: Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba, Fiesta de San Fermín, Festival Ortigueira, Día de la Virgen del Carmen, Fiestas del Apóstol Santiago, Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, Semana Grande, Madrid Pride.

Goggles and a change of clothes are recommended at La Tomatina © Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock

August

Spaniards from all over the country join Europeans in converging on the coastal resorts of the Mediterranean. Although the weather can be unpredictable, Spain’s northwestern Atlantic coast offers a more nuanced summer experience. The Descenso Internacional del Sella takes place in Asturias on the first weekend in August when tens of thousands of people go mad for a canoeing competition between Arriondas and Ribadesella. Festivals celebrating everything, from tomatoes and octopuses to live music and classic theater, are in full flow across the country.

Key events: Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico, Festes de la Patrona, Festa do Albariño, Fiesta de la Sidra Natural, Festa do Pulpo de O Carballiño, Festa Major de Gràcia, La TomatinaCipotegato.

See human “castles” in all their glory at Festival de Santa Tecla in Tarragona, September © David Ortega Baglietto / Shutterstock

September

This is the month when Spain returns to work after a seemingly endless summer. Numerous festivals take advantage of the fact that the weather generally remains warm until late September at least. Seville and Málaga alternate hosting the most prestigious flamenco festival of them all, the Bienal de Flamenco; another big party kicks off in Barcelona; and it’s time to harvest the grapes in La Rioja.

Key events: Bienal de Flamenco, Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, La Rioja’s Grape Harvest, Festes de la Mercè, San Sebastián Film Festival, Carthagineses y Romanos, Festival de Santa Tecla, Festival Asalto.

October

Fall can be a lovely time to be in Spain, with generally mild temperatures throughout the country, although the winter chill can start to bite in the central and northern parts of the country.

Key events: Fiestas del Pilar, Fiesta de Santa Teresa, Sitges International Film Festival.

November marks the start of the ski season, which runs to February © Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock

November

A quiet time on the festival calendar, November is cool throughout the country. Depending on the year, the ski season usually begins in this month in the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada. On Catalonia’s Costa Daurada, waterbirds arrive en masse to one of Spain’s most important wetlands, the Delta de l’Ebre, where the mighty Río Ebro meets the Mediterranean. Flamingos are a highlight, and while many arrive in October, it’s in November that the spectacle is assured.

Key events: La Matanza.

December

The weather turns cold, but Navidad (Christmas) is on its way. There are Christmas markets turrón (nougat), a long weekend at the beginning of the month and a festive period that lasts until early January. The main Christmas family get-together is on the night of December 24 (Noche Buena) with much feasting. Although Spanish families now celebrate Christmas Day (when Papa Noel brings presents) and Three Kings on January 6, the latter was traditionally the main present-giving occasion.

Key events: Navidad, Noche Vieja.

Introducing Spain

Best time to visit Spain

Monthly weather and travel tips for Spain

The first month of the year is a quiet one in Spain, so it’s ideal for those who dislike crowds and don’t mind colder weather. Temperatures can creep up to 61ºF in the warmest southern regions and drop below freezing in high-altitude areas like the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada. However, the chilly weather brings plenty of snow to these mountain ranges, where the ski resorts are in full swing by January. Unless you’re off to The Canaries, you’ll definitely need your warmest winter coat.

There’s also a few festive events going on in January, including Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) on January 6 – Spain’s version of Christmas Day. The night before involves hundreds of people parading through the streets on large nativity-themed floats, guided by three wise men (often three lucky local council members) who lead an extraordinary candy-throwing frenzy. January is also a great time to take advantage of cheap flights and slashed prices during the post-Christmas sales, known locally as “las rebajas. ”

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6 January 2023

Reconquest Day

2 January 2023

St. Valero’s Feast

29 January 2023

Day of Saint Ildefonso

23 January 2023

Though it’s often the coldest month of the year in Spain, February isn’t short on reasons to visit – especially if you’re a festival-goer. Down in the city of Cádiz in Andalucia, the thrilling “Carnaval” involves two weeks of costumed processions, drawing thousands of revelers from across the country. The only party with a higher headcount is the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival that’s held in Las Palmas with a different rainbow-colored theme each year.

However, it’s not all loud and flamboyant fiestas. Madrid hosts one of Europe’s biggest celebrations of contemporary art during the Feria Internacional de Arte Contempoáneao, while in the western region of Extremadura, birdwatchers gather to celebrate the arrival of many different species in Monfragüe National Park. There’s also a medieval-themed festival in the high-altitude town of Teruel in Aragon. But bundle up if you go, because temperatures here can drop lower than anywhere else in Spain during this chilly time of year.

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Events in Spain in February

Day of Andalucía

28 February 2023

Valentine’s Day

14 February 2023

Ash Wednesday

22 February 2023

With the arrival of spring, things start to warm up with each passing day until suddenly summer doesn’t seem so far away. In central and southern Spain, you can probably get away with wearing just a t-shirt in the afternoon as long as there’s no wind or clouds. You’ll want to keep it under a sweater if you’re visiting anywhere north of Madrid. Rainfall can be heavy and unpredictable all over Spain, so be sure to pack a raincoat.

March is also when two of Spain’s best-known cultural events take place. Down in Andalucia, The Festival de Jerez will already be underway in Jerez, showcasing the nation’s most talented flamenco performers in the birthplace and heartland of Spain’s most famous musical genre. But the main event has to be Valencia’s Las Fallas – an amazing festival of relentless drinking and dancing, incredible (and very loud) firework displays, live music, and satirical humor. It all culminates in a mass ritual burning of giant papier-mache effigies (known locally as “ninots”) in the streets – a spectacle you won’t want to miss.

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Events in Spain in March

San Jose

19 March 2023

Day of the Balearic Islands

1 March 2023

Fifth of March

6 March 2023

San Jose

19 March 2023

March Equinox

20 March 2023

In April, spring is in full swing, and on certain coastlines you can steal a few hours of sunbathing on the beach. With wildflowers in full bloom, it’s also a great time of year for exploring parks and more rural areas like the Valle del Jerte in northern Extremadura. Just bear in mind that the skies can open at any moment, so it’s definitely worth packing a raincoat.

Many people venture out to watch the candlelit Semana Santa parades that take place in cities across Andalucia and Castille-Leon. Dressed in multicolored hooded robes, the “brotherhoods” leading the parades each carry two statue-mounted floats from their church to the city’s cathedral and back again. Later in the month, Seville’s Feria de Abril sees locals donning their best flamenco dresses, riding on horseback, and dancing late into the night. Elsewhere, foodies are drawn to festivals like Mercat de Ram in the Catalan town of Vic, and the Feria del Queso (more cheese than you’ve ever seen) in the town of Trujillo, Extremadura.

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Events in Spain in April

Maundy Thursday

6 April 2023

Good Friday

7 April 2023

Easter Monday

10 April 2023

Maundy Thursday

6 April 2023

Easter Monday

10 April 2023

Castile and León Day

23 April 2023

By May, the Spanish countryside is blanketed in bright wildflowers and daytime temperatures begin to rise and stay above 68ºF. In coastal regions like Andalucia and Catalonia, that means the start of beach season – a great time to enjoy some sea and sand before the busier summer months, whereas inland destinations like Granada and Seville offer warm and sunny spring breaks.

Party season is also well underway in May. Take Madrid’s Fiesta de San Isidro for example – a week of near non-stop processions, bullfights, and live music honoring the Spanish capital’s patron saint. Besides that, you’ve got the Fiesta de los Patios de Córdoba (a rare chance to see Córdoba’s flower-strewn courtyards opened up), WOMAD music festival in Cáceres, and the legendary opening parties on the island of Ibiza – Spain’s undisputed clubbing capital. Pack your camera along with clothes suitable for warm and wet weather.

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Events in Spain in May

Labor Day / May Day

1 May 2023

Day of Madrid

2 May 2023

Feast Day of St Isidore

15 May 2023

Galicia Literature Day

17 May 2023

Whit Monday

29 May 2023

Day of the Canary Islands

30 May 2023

Day of Castile-La Mancha

31 May 2023

Mothers’ Day

7 May 2023

Whit Sunday/Pentecost

28 May 2023

It’s the perfect time to be in Spain pretty much anywhere you are. Temperatures across the central and southern regions will be heating up, while the great green north will be much warmer and great for outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking. Leading from the French Pyrenees to Spain’s west coast, the Camino de Santiago walking trail is well-known and gets crowded in June. However, there are many other trails starting at various points around Spain that take walkers through a range of stunning landscapes on their way to the finish line in Santiago de Compostela.

June is also a great time to visit Spain because of all the different festivals going on. Corpus Christi celebrations take place in Toledo and many other towns, while Barcelona hosts two of the biggest rock, pop, and dance music festivals of the year with Sonar and Primavera Sound. This all comes before a spectacular finale on June 23, Noche de San Juan, when seaside towns across Spain light up with beach bonfires and fantastic firework displays.

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Events in Spain in June

Corpus Christi

8 June 2023

Day of La Rioja

9 June 2023

Day of Murcia

9 June 2023

San Antonio

13 June 2023

Saint John the Baptist Day

24 June 2023

Eid al-Adha

29 June 2023

Corpus Christi

8 June 2023

June Solstice

21 June 2023

Feast of San Juan

24 June 2023

Saint John the Baptist Day

24 June 2023

Feast of San Juan

24 June 2023

Saint John the Baptist Day

24 June 2023

Feast of San Juan

24 June 2023

There’s no denying that July is the busiest month for most destinations in Spain, which has its ups and downs depending on how you look at it. Going out at night, for example, you’ll have a wide choice of lively bars and restaurants. However, you might struggle to find an authentic Spanish atmosphere in the more tourist-friendly resorts of the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca.

Needless to say, temperatures reach scorching highs by July, so you’ll need to pack plenty of sunscreen. It can be easy to forget the intensity of the heat when enjoying yourself at festivals like Festival Internacional de Benicàssim near Valencia, or the Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba – a celebration of guitar music like flamenco, rock, blues, and beyond. And that’s not all. Pamplona’s world-famous San Fermín (running of the bulls) takes place over a week, while the Día de Santiago (Feast of St. James) is celebrated spectacularly in Santiago de Compostela on July 25.

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Events in Spain in July

Feast of Saint James the Apostle

25 July 2023

Day of the Institutions

28 July 2023

Festival of the Vaquillas

13 July 2023

In August, Spain’s beach resorts fill up with as many locals as tourists who are all determined to escape the searing heat (often +95°F) of inland cities like Seville, Córdoba, and Madrid. Even coastal destinations like Barcelona, Málaga, and Valencia can get too hot and humid to enjoy, which is why many take the chance to explore Spain’s cooler northwestern Atlantic coast. Here temperatures range from the sixties to the low eighties, and the sea breeze eases the heat on exceptionally hot days.

If the cooler weather isn’t tempting enough for you, then maybe the food will be. The region of Galicia is renown for its seafood—in particular, octopus—which is prominently featured on any tapas menu and even has its own dedicated festival (the Festa do Pulpo) held on the second Sunday of August in the small town of Carballiño. Down the road in Cambados, the 5-day Festa do Albariño celebrates Galicia‘s favorite fruity white wine, while the Fiesta de la Sidra Natural takes place in the neighboring and cider-loving region of Asturias during the fourth week of the month.

That said, you could choose to cool off in a very different way by joining in the tomato-throwing antics of La Tomatina held every August in the Valencian town of Buñol.

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Events in Spain in August

Assumption of Mary

15 August 2023

The Day of Our Lady of Africa

5 August 2023

Feast of the White Virgin

5 August 2023

The Day of Cantabria

13 August 2023

Feast of Saint Maginus

19 August 2023

September brings a welcome break from the sizzling summer temperatures, which means places like Madrid and Seville are no longer too hot to handle. The coolest days in the northern regions tend to hover around the 63ºF, whereas the hottest days along the south coast can still get above 86ºF, so sunscreen is still an essential item to bring along.

This transitioning period is a great time to explore just about anywhere in Spain, and there’s plenty of festivals going on too. One not to miss is the Fiesta de San Mateo, held in the wine-making region of La Rioja during the third week of September in honor of the grape harvest. The regional capital, Logroño, is full of festivities, including the chance to crush grapes with your feet and (of course) plenty of world-class wine. Other events that may tempt you include San Sebastián’s two-week-long film festival, Barcelona’s epic Festes de la Mercè, and the Bienal de Flamenco – the most prestigious of flamenco festivals held alternately in Seville and Málaga.

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Events in Spain in September

Day of the Independent City of Ceuta

2 September 2023

Virgin of the Victory

8 September 2023

Virgin of the Plains

8 September 2023

Day of Extremadura

8 September 2023

Day of Asturias

8 September 2023

Day of Catalonia

11 September 2023

Nuestra Señora de la Bien Aparecida

15 September 2023

Day of Melilla

17 September 2023

Day of Saint Tecla

23 September 2023

September Equinox

23 September 2023

Though summer may still seem a not-too-distant memory, it’s not long before the winter chill starts to bite in October. The telltale signs are numerous, from thick coats and long leather boots to the light-orange leaves cloaking the city squares. Towards the end of the month, temperatures average around the mid-50s in most parts of Spain, although you could probably sneak in a late beach trip to Mallorca or one of the other Balearic Islands where it’s about 20 degrees warmer.

However, the best way to experience autumn in Spain is to embrace the changing temperatures, whether that’s ambling through the glorious Andalusian countryside or surfing the high-rolling waters off the Atlantic coast (in which case, you’d better bring a wetsuit). To get off the beaten path, you could head to the Navarre region’s vibrant Irati Forest on the northeastern border with France, or keep the party going at Zaragoza’s Fiestas del Pilar. Spain’s National Day also occurs on October 12 and is celebrated all over the country.

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Events in Spain in October

Hispanic Day

12 October 2023

Day of the Valencian Community

9 October 2023

With winter on the horizon, temperatures across Spain are cool and crisp during November, so it’s an ideal time to visit for those who prefer to avoid the heat. The deep autumn colors and bright blue skies create an entirely new natural environment that’s a joy to explore, especially in the rural areas of Andalucia. However, bear in mind that high-altitude areas in the north will be much colder and can even get snow towards the end of the month.

After a full summer calendar of festivals and fiestas, November is when things generally start to settle down. That said, the first day of the month is All Saints’ Day – a national holiday for remembering the dead and enjoying seasonal food. A few days later, sherry lovers celebrate their favorite drink in Jerez for International Sherry Week, while the locals of Potes—a small village near Santander—honor their traditional drink at the Festival de Orujo. You can also attend international jazz festivals in Granada and Madrid, where scheduled events last the entire month.

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Events in Spain in November

All Saints’ Day

1 November 2022

December’s chilly temperatures are redeemed by an array of Christmas markets up and down the country, from Bilbao and Barcelona to Madrid and Seville. They are treasure troves of traditional crafts, nativity scenes, and artisanal products like turrón and manchego cheese. Christmas Day itself is celebrated as a national holiday, though the major celebrations are reserved for January. New Year’s Eve is a much bigger party, when Spaniards attempt to eat 12 grapes (one for each chime) at the stroke of midnight.

On a regional level, there are fewer events than in other months, but Málaga’s spectacular Christmas lights have become something of an attraction, especially on the night they’re turned on along Calle Larios. Just down the road, the town of Torrox draws thousands to its annual Migas Festival – a celebration of “migas,” the region’s most traditional dish. For those who would rather spend winter on a beach, look no further than the subtropical Canary Islands where temperatures remain comfortably between 63º and 74º throughout the entire month.

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Events in Spain in December

New Year’s Eve

31 December 2022

Constitution Day

6 December 2022

Immaculate Conception

8 December 2022

Christmas Day

25 December 2022

Christmas Day observed

26 December 2022

Day of Navarre

3 December 2022

Constitution Day

6 December 2022

St Stephen’s Day

26 December 2022

Day of Saint Leocadia

9 December 2022

December Solstice

21 December 2022

Christmas Eve

24 December 2022

Feast of the Holy Family

30 December 2022

Weather and temperature in Spain

When you think “Spain,” a scene of bright blue skies, white-sand beaches, and radiant sunshine probably springs to mind. That would be an accurate representation of the country in many areas, but Spain can actually be broken down into five climatic regions. First there’s the cool and humid climate of the Atlantic coast, home to cities like Santander and San Sebastián. Then you’ve got the vast dry areas of central Spain, including Madrid, Valladolid, and Zaragoza. Meanwhile, Mediterranean destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, and Alicante are mild and sunny in the spring and fall, while the mountainous landscapes of the Pyrenees and the Sierras can get very cold. Finally, southern Andalusian cities like Malaga and Almeria are much warmer during these times of the year – not to mention the Canary Islands, which are closer to Africa than mainland Spain and so experience tropical temperatures even in the winter.

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Madrid	High	11°C	11°C	16°C	18°C	24°C	30°C	34°C	33°C	27°C	21°C	15°C	12°C
	Low	1°C	1°C	4°C	8°C	10°C	15°C	19°C	19°C	15°C	11°C	6°C	1°C
	Rainfall	12 days	11 days	12 days	12 days	12 days	9 days	6 days	6 days	9 days	12 days	12 days	13 days
Barcelona	High	14°C	13°C	17°C	19°C	22°C	26°C	29°C	29°C	26°C	23°C	18°C	14°C
	Low	5°C	4°C	8°C	11°C	14°C	18°C	21°C	21°C	18°C	15°C	10°C	6°C
	Rainfall	12 days	11 days	12 days	12 days	12 days	9 days	6 days	6 days	9 days	12 days	12 days	13 days
Seville	High	16°C	16°C	20°C	22°C	28°C	31°C	34°C	34°C	29°C	26°C	20°C	17°C
	Low	6°C	5°C	9°C	12°C	15°C	18°C	20°C	20°C	18°C	16°C	10°C	7°C
	Rainfall	12 days	11 days	12 days	12 days	12 days	9 days	6 days	6 days	9 days	12 days	12 days	13 days
Valencia	High	17°C	16°C	19°C	21°C	25°C	28°C	30°C	30°C	28°C	25°C	20°C	17°C
	Low	6°C	6°C	9°C	12°C	15°C	19°C	22°C	23°C	19°C	16°C	11°C	6°C
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Málaga	High	16°C	16°C	18°C	21°C	24°C	28°C	31°C	31°C	28°C	24°C	19°C	17°C
	Low	7°C	7°C	9°C	12°C	14°C	18°C	20°C	22°C	19°C	16°C	11°C	8°C
	Rainfall	12 days	11 days	12 days	12 days	12 days	9 days	6 days	6 days	9 days	12 days	12 days	13 days
Granada	High	14°C	13°C	18°C	21°C	26°C	30°C	34°C	34°C	29°C	24°C	18°C	15°C
	Low	2°C	2°C	6°C	9°C	12°C	15°C	18°C	19°C	15°C	12°C	7°C	3°C
	Rainfall	12 days	11 days	12 days	12 days	12 days	9 days	6 days	6 days	9 days	12 days	12 days	13 days

Weather data provided by Forecast. io

Cost of stay in Spain

Want to travel smart? Here you can check out the average cost of accommodations per night in Spain.

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• € 111
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• € 126
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• € 130
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• € 146
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• € 160
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• € 164
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• € 141
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• € 126
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• € 104
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• € 118
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• € 79
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• € 87
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• € 84
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• € 105
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• € 102
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• € 114
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• € 136
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• € 143
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• € 105
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• € 94
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• € 78
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• € 97
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• € 25
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• € 28
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• € 30
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• € 35
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• € 35
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• € 41
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• € 41
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• € 42
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• € 35
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• € 33
  Oct
• € 28
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• € 33
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• € 101
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• € 113
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• € 106
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• € 129
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• € 124
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• € 152
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• € 177
  Jul
• € 179
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• € 138
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• € 122
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• € 103
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• € 134
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• € 61
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• € 69
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• € 72
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• € 83
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• € 84
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• € 91
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• € 96
  Jul
• € 99
  Aug
• € 90
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• € 80
  Oct
• € 65
  Nov
• € 71
  Dec

The best places to visit in Spain

Check out some of the most popular cities, places to visit, and things to do in Spain!

Madrid

Popular in October

City Walks, Museums, Culture

Barcelona

Popular in July

Architecture, City Walks, Sightseeing

Seville

Popular in April

Old Town, City Walks, Tapas

Valencia

Popular in August

Old Town, City Walks, Architecture

Málaga

Popular in August

Old Town, City Walks, Sunny

Granada

Popular in April

Old Town, History, Monuments

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What other travelers say about their trips to Spain

• It’s a romantic little town in the mountains. Lot’s of cute shops for local products. A number of decent restaurants with views. Don’t miss the best meal you’ll have in Valldemossa, Es Taller!

  Valldemossa
  January 2022

• Lovely rural agricultural area of Asturias, with a beautiful estuary full of wildlife, wide sandy beaches, and wonderful walks along cliff tops and through valleys and mountains.

  Christine
  Cazanes
  January 2022

• Madrid es una ciudad que sorprende porque no se hace agobiante, al menos, el fin de semana

  Madrid
  January 2022

• One of the most cheerful and interesting places I’ve seen in spain, warm all around even in winter. Excelent walking routes, beautiful streets, the city has a huge bicycle path, the food is amazing, and the city center is OUT of this world, is organized, clean and very well preserved. I live in Barcelona, and i can assure you that this city made me think about moving.

  Iván Eduardo
  Seville
  January 2022

• I really enjoyed Barcelona. There’s plenty of things to do, pretty much regardless of your interests. I was mainly interested in the architecture and the art. La Sagrada Familia church lives up to expectations and then some. Other buildings by Gaudi are incredible as well. The Picasso museum is excellent -it covers Picasso before he became Picasso. MOCO is also excellent as well. If you’re a foodie the city won’t disappoint either, especially seafood (not surprisingly).

  Nicholas
  Barcelona
  January 2022

• How can you visit Spain and not go to Sevilla? Unreal this place lived it! Tableo La Tiriana and La Carbonería. Just amazing shows. And free! Yes , free flamenco shows all day long in Plaza España. What could be better? The food here is also the tastiest. Enjoy!

  Seville
  January 2022

• Beautiful place. would recommend Hotel Yaramar. Staff exceptional, so clean, food good.

  Kim
  Fuengirola
  February 2022

• Madrid is a wonderful, laid back city with a great vibe, very tourist friendly and reasonably priced (especially for a New Yorker). I’d say stick to the highlights of the city, the secondary spots were underwhelming. Do not miss the art museums and the great sights and the top markets. Perfect city to eat and drink well, people watch, shop and take long strolls. Nice mix of old and young, more diversity than expected.

  Madrid
  February 2022

• A lovely setting which suits quiet holiday makers.

  Playa Blanca
  February 2022

• We’ve been living in Madrid for 5 years, so we were in town looking at property, hoping to move at the end of summer. The only thing that is a negative, is most restaurants etc. don’t allow dogs. Our dogs are small and in a stroller. 90% of places in madrid allow dogs, Alicante needs to step it up. But, we still love it here

  Charmayne
  Alicante
  February 2022

• Great town with a lot of reataurants,shops,other services add a big nature reserve with famingos,cormorants and other birds.

  Tomaz
  Roquetas de Mar
  February 2022

• Stunning views of los Gigantes cliffs from a calm town. Nice promenade. Many options for eating out. Natural pools, small beaches.

  Dziuginta
  Puerto de Santiago
  February 2022

• We love Alicante. The city has so many lovely aspects but the ease and serenity of a medium-sized Spanish municipality. Beaches are wonderful and warm for much of the year. The people are not excessively warm but helpful and respectful. Very affordable also. If I were younger, I would consider living in Alicante for half of the year.

  Diana
  Alicante
  March 2022

• Beautiful city, it has a lot of life and people is so kind.

  Diego
  Madrid
  March 2022

• It’s one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen. City planning is just amazing and i had so much fun walking on streets. It was convenient.

  OZGE
  Barcelona
  March 2022

• Peniscola is a wonderful historic town but needs time to explore. The castle is the epicentre of the trip ….the entire population lived within the walls up to the 2nd world war. It is a marvellous exploration. There are wonderful trips and walks to the mountains but if you fancy the beach…..I suggest it is probably the best golden beach in the world! (And much better than anywhere I have ever been) It is a holiday town with wonderful residents and terrific cafes and restaurants.

  david
  Peniscola
  March 2022

• Granada is a gorgeous city, I could stay there for a month, There is so much to see, great restaurants and nice people

  martha
  Granada
  March 2022

• Madrid is a beautiful city with lots of cultural sites to visit, including the cathedrals, the Royal Palace, the Plaza del Sol, and the Plaza Mayor. We had the chance to check several museums (Thyssen and Reina Sofia) on days when they were open to the public. The Retiro park is huge and worth spending some time to just explore.

  Madrid
  March 2022

• The Alcazaba, the Castillo, the cathedral and the hiking trails, and tourist spots are fantastic!

  Simon
  Málaga
  April 2022

• I love the place sooo much I am considering a move in 2023

  Alicante
  April 2022

• Madrid is a great city to stay and walk!!! It’s is better not to use a car because of the restrictions in some streets (only for residents). It’s better to walk or use the metro. Look for free access for some of the museums; it’ll be worth it to see them. They’re awesome! Food in all Spain is wonderful, so take time to visit restaurants. Enjoy Madrid!

  Madrid
  April 2022

• The natural beauty can not be disputed. The walk through the town on the cobble streets was nice. The walk to the point was breathtaking. Had some food and drink at the bar overlooking the ocean. The server was very accommodating. The view was amazing. Plan to return and stay at the hotel at the “end of the world”!

  Toronto
  Finisterre
  April 2022

• Beautiful town with much history. Easy to walk around and see the sights.

  Joseph
  Girona
  April 2022

• Beautiful drive up to Cain and down. Our trip just before Easter was very peaceful, no traffic and we barely met any other travellers. Wild flowers were starting to bloom, trees greening, streams and waterfalls full, tops of mountains still snowy… all very picturesque. We didn’t speak any Spanish but got by without problems.

  Caín
  April 2022

• This is a wonderful, atmospheric small city with much to explore. If you are willing to walk and look and climb many steep streets you will find treasures. You could take several days to look around Vejer and the countryside to the east including the Cork Forest. It is also a quiet base from which to explore Cadiz, Baelo Claudia, Tarifa, Jerez and the Sherry Triangle. If we are ever lucky enough to return, surely we will stay in beautiful Vejer de la Frontera.

  Charlotte
  Vejer de la Frontera
  May 2022

• Art and history rich city, well organized with friendly people.

  Barcelona
  May 2022

• Beautiful city. Taxi strike shortly after arriving at the airport ruined the day. Navigation to hotel was very difficult on bus/subway since we do not speak Spanish. All signs, ticket kiosks, bus/subway info were not in English. Took 6 hrs with help of a kind young man from Chile.

  Daniel
  Barcelona
  May 2022

• In May the weather is nice, all places are open but city centre and near the beach parking is still free. It is also the the tuna festival period .

  Conil de la Frontera
  May 2022

• Old and elegant city with so many options for do sport and eat excellent food.

  Hernán
  Madrid
  May 2022

• the hotel is very quiet and calm. I loved that. The rooms lack sleepers, coffee machines, shoe wax and things that you usually find in most room if four star hotels. It looked more like 3 star hotel.

  Elnaz
  S’agaro
  June 2022

• Lovely little Catalan village with little tourists. Parking lots, EV charging, supermarket, pharmacy and night store – everything for quality time with the family.

  Callaert
  Vilassar de Dalt
  June 2022

• Beautiful place, excellent beaches, many different places to eat offering a variety of food. Friendly place and lovely walks. easy to get around and look off the main drag for local food and restautants.

  Fuengirola
  June 2022

• Good location appartment was very clean and comfortable. Pool was great. Swlia was very friendly and helpful.

  Terry
  Orihuela Costa
  June 2022

• Very charming city with lots of history, great to visit prior to going to La Alhambra. The old city is very walkable and everything is close in proximity to wonderful old hotels, eateries and local culture. Make sure you don’t hit a major Saint holiday as they have processions that take over the city.

  Michelle
  Córdoba
  June 2022

• Great city especially Parque de Retiro. Especially beutifull end of November untill end December because of the Christmas decoration.

  Mihael
  Madrid
  June 2022

• My new favorite European city! Enjoyed every minute and would highly recommend to anyone.

  John
  Barcelona
  July 2022

• Very charming city with many sightseeing attractions, yummy authentic Andalucía food, good restaurants, etc. Definitely worth spending 3-5 days there.

  Grace
  Córdoba
  July 2022

• It is just a great city with good metro for getting around. Recommend travelling outside the summer months to avoid the intense heat.

  Barcelona
  July 2022

• Cute small town with lots of good food and amazing beach

  Sandra
  Can Picafort
  July 2022

• Me gustó la playa sur y el pueblo, sus calles son preciosas. El castillo merece la pena ver. Lo peor es paseo marítimo estrecho y mucha gente

  Peniscola
  July 2022

• One of the most authentic villages in Tenerife, with real local inhabitants, some traditional celebrations that you can witness in the streets. Most of the small streets are pedestrian or with very few cars. It also has a small and nice beach in the village. The local people are very friendly. The temperature is more mild than on the Southern coast of the island.

  Frederic
  Garachico
  July 2022

• Wonderful place with great food, lots of history, scenery and amusing people. Great place to have fun!

  Málaga
  August 2022

• I did not plan enough time in this city. We were there for three nights and I could have used a week here at least. There is so much to see and experience in this beautiful city. I highly recommend the market and all of the architectural delights this city has to offer. Beautiful. And we didn’t make it to the beach, which I have heard is wonderful.

  Valencia
  August 2022

• Small town with preserved architectural buildings. Friendly local people. Close to the beach. Lots of restaurants, tapa bars, and delicious jijonenca ice cream ALL walking distance! I recommend people go during Festa Major in August. Such a wonderful experience for kids and families.

  Ria
  Sitges
  August 2022

• Great city with many historical sites. Great public transportation options and easy to get around. Felt very safe walking around, even late at night.

  katarzyna
  Madrid
  August 2022

• It’s a 5 day trip at best. Not enough to do on the island for more. Staying in a private villa would be a much different experience than a hotel The new marina area is much nicer than the town. Ate at local restaurants bc the hotel food was awful Walked. If you stay in town walking is easy. Taxis are costly Would avoid eating at the hotel. Food was terrible there

  Playa Blanca
  August 2022

• Great stay, fantastic staff a really great hotel that I would recommend to anyone. This is a really nice hotel in a perfect location for a beach holiday. Barcelona is a short train ride away for a day visit. The staff and management at this hotel are absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond to help make our stay pleasant. Really enjoyed it.

  Schuiteman
  Vilanova i la Geltrú
  August 2022

• Beautiful vibrant city with so much to see. The architecture is breathtaking and the food was incredible. It’s a very busy place so be patient when eating and drinking; the servers work very hard. Hop on – Hop off Tour buses are the way to go to see all the sites.

  Barcelona
  September 2022

• We were sorry that we could only stay one night as Lugo had an interesting old town surrounded by a 3rd century Roman wall.

  Lugo
  September 2022

• Very nice. Great restaurant. Modern and Clean. Very nice and helpful staff. Not great location. Need a car to get out of the hotel and go anywhere but in this area, that is the best hotel you can find and it is easy to call uber or cabify or a taxi to go to town which is 7 mns away by car. this area is not touristic. It is more related to the European university and is quite residential so stay in the hotel of you have a special need to eb in this area.

  Ohanian
  Villaviciosa de Odón
  September 2022

• i would highly recommend this hotel for people flying in and out of bilbao as it was only 5 minutes from the airport.,and also visiting bilbao as you are away from the city. it is very quiet

  patricia
  Mungia
  September 2022

• Beautiful city and people very friendly. Weather was fab which is a bonus. Turia Gardens are well worth a visit and also you can visit the Cathedral and climb the tower which has 207 steps – challenging but worth the view of the city. A day at the beach is also highly recommended and don’t forget to visit the Central Market which sells fresh fruit/sovenirs etc etc. Getting around is easy and you can get a hop on hop off bus reasonably. Most attractions though are within walking distance.

  Valencia
  September 2022

• Amazing city. You need more then 4 days to visit it. Walking is the best way to see the city. Public transportation is quit expensive. Sometimes is better to use taxi. But, except this, is fabulous. The food, restaurant, arhitecture, everythis is great!

  Barcelona
  September 2022

• A lovely city with clean beaches, excellent dining, and cultural opportunities to visit. Easy to get to via mass transit, easy to navigate on foot or by bus, bike or taxi.

  Michael
  A Coruña
  October 2022

• Very nice old town, a pleasure to stroll through and visit some of the local pubs and restaurants. Wonderful scenery around the town. Nice arrangement to park cars,

  e.j.
  Laguardia
  October 2022

• great beach spots ….lots of bars /cafe with Tapps available great tasting food . … friendly people ….communicating in English in non tourist areas can be difficult at time hand gestures always works well ….keep belongs in a safe secure place when on the beach….i went for a surf and my phone and trousers where stolen ( i left my belongings on beach unattended)… very hard to get lots in town walking roads are a grid system

  George
  San Sebastián
  October 2022

• Madrid is a must stop on any Europe visit. So much history, life and excitement. Tapas hopping is the best. Great bars and restaurants. There is much to see and do. Museums and historical buildings all around. The shopping is great.

  Miguel
  Madrid
  October 2022

• Tarifa is a beautiful town, the food is great and not expensive, locals are friendly and nice, the beaches are beautiful. You can get a one day tour to go to Tangier in Morocco which is also very interesting and beautiful, It was worthy to visit Tarifa.

  William
  Tarifa
  October 2022

• We were in Madrid twice this trip once close to the center for one night and the second was out too far for 5 days Stay close to the center of Madrid you will enjoy it more.

  John
  Madrid
  October 2022

• Valencia has exceeded our expextations. Plenty of well-equipped parks, long wide beach, extraordinary architecture, museums, delicious food – we liked all of this and everything else. In combination of year-round good warm weather, Valencia is ideal for vititing at any time.

  Oleksandr and Ruslana
  Valencia
  December 2021

• Salamanca is a place best explored on foot. Everywhere are grand buildings, classic shops and cafes and inviting by ways.

  Salamanca
  December 2021

• Lovely place, 2 days it will be not enough if you want to spend time in a lazy mode. The Hamman and massage are must-do things in this city!

  Olga
  Granada
  December 2021

• An incredible place for climbing, walking or just relaxing. We loved it and it’s so accessible from Málaga. The scenery is breathtaking. Walking the Caminito Del Rey is a must if you’re in the area…I was nervous as I don’t like heights but I’m so pleased to have conquered my fears…it was utterly thrilling. The area is packed with things to do and places to see. We’ll be. Back!

  Eliza
  El Chorro
  December 2021

• Nice interesting City and you feel very safe also the people are super friendly

  Seville
  December 2021

• Bilbao is a great modern city with a terrific blend of old and new. Loved walking along the river and the Guggenheim is magnificent. We did numerous trips around the region and particularly liked the aquarium in San Sebastian.

  Bilbao
  December 2021

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Resort name	September weather air/water temperature		Weather in October air / water temperature		November weather air/water temperature
Aguilas	28.0°C	25.3°C	24.2°C	22.7°C	19.0°C	19.2°C
Adeje	26.7°C	24.0°C	25.2°C	23.8°C	22.4°C	22.6°C
Alicante	27. 9°C	25.8°C	24.0°C	22.9°C	18.8°C	19.4°C
Altea	27.4°C	25.7°C	23.9°C	23.0°C	19.2°C	19.5°C
Albir	27.1°C	25.7°C	23.6°C	23.0°C	19.0°C	19.5°C
Alcudia	26.4°C	25.8°C	23.0°C	23.2°C	18.5°C	19.6°C
Almeria	28.3°C	23.9°C	24.4°C	21.4°C	19.2°C	18.3°C
Almuñécar	26.9°C	22.8°C	23.6°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	17.5°C
Algeciras	26.1°C	20.7°C	22.4°C	19.4°C	18.2°C	17.7°C
Badalona	25. 9°C	24.6°C	22.0°C	21.7°C	17.0°C	17.9°C
Barcelona	25.3°C	24.6°C	21.6°C	21.8°C	16.6°C	18.0°C
benalmadena	26.8°C	22.1°C	23.1°C	19.9°C	18.5°C	17.3°C
benalmadena	26.8°C	22.0°C	23.1°C	19.9°C	18.5°C	17.3°C
Benidorm	27.2°C	25.7°C	23.6°C	23.0°C	19.0°C	19.5°C
Benicassim	27.8°C	25.6°C	23.7°C	22.7°C	18.9°C	19.0°C
Bilbao	24.2°C	20.6°C	20.8°C	18.5°C	15.7°C	16.0°C
Blanes	25. 4°C	24.0°C	21.8°C	20.9°C	16.8°C	17.5°C
Burgos	22.9°C	–	17.5°C	–	10.4°C	–
Valencia	28.5°C	25.6°C	24.3°C	22.7°C	19.0°C	19.0°C
Villajoyosa	27.2°C	25.7°C	23.7°C	22.9°C	18.9°C	19.4°C
Gandia	28.2°C	25.6°C	24.3°C	22.8°C	18.9°C	19.1°C
Guia de Isora	25.3°C	24.0°C	23.5°C	23.8°C	20.7°C	22.6°C
Golf del Sur	26.8°C	23.9°C	25.7°C	23.7°C	23.2°C	22.6°C
Gran Canaria	27. 3°C	23.5°C	26.1°C	23.4°C	23.4°C	22.1°C
Granada	27.4°C	22.8°C	22.3°C	20.4°C	15.3°C	17.5°C
Guardamar del Segura	28.2°C	25.7°C	24.6°C	22.9°C	19.6°C	19.4°C
Denia	26.9°C	25.5°C	23.4°C	22.9°C	18.6°C	19.2°C
Girona	26.3°C	23.2°C	22.1°C	20.3°C	16.5°C	17.2°C
Ibiza	26.7°C	25.8°C	23.4°C	23.2°C	18.9°C	19.5°C
Cadaqués	24.9°C	21.6°C	21.2°C	19.2°C	16.2°C	16.8°C
Cadiz	26. 6°C	22.8°C	23.9°C	21.0°C	19.2°C	18.3°C
Cala d’Or	26.8°C	25.9°C	22.9°C	23.4°C	18.6°C	20.0°C
Cala Mayor	27.1°C	25.9°C	22.9°C	23.4°C	18.2°C	19.7°C
Cala Mesquida	25.9°C	25.7°C	22.5°C	23.3°C	18.4°C	19.8°C
Cala Figuera	26.9°C	25.9°C	22.9°C	23.4°C	18.5°C	20.0°C
Calafell	26.2°C	24.9°C	22.4°C	22.0°C	17.3°C	18.1°C
Calella	25.0°C	24.2°C	21.6°C	21.2°C	16.7°C	17.6°C
Calpe	27. 2°C	25.6°C	23.3°C	23.0°C	18.9°C	19.4°C
Cambrils	26.2°C	25.0°C	22.5°C	22.1°C	17.3°C	18.3°C
camp de mar	26.5°C	25.9°C	22.7°C	23.3°C	18.2°C	19.7°C
Can Picafort	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.3°C	23.2°C	18.5°C	19.6°C
Capella	24.8°C	–	19.5°C	–	12.8°C	–
Cartagena	27.9°C	25.4°C	24.1°C	22.7°C	19.7°C	19.3°C
Castellón de la Plana	27.8°C	25.6°C	23.7°C	22.7°C	18.9°C	19.0°C
Coma Ruga	26. 1°C	24.9°C	22.1°C	22.0°C	17.2°C	18.1°C
Cordova	31.7°C	–	26.3°C	–	18.3°C	–
Corralejo	24.7°C	23.1°C	24.4°C	23.0°C	22.2°C	21.6°C
Costa Adeje	27.4°C	24.0°C	25.8°C	23.8°C	23.3°C	22.6°C
Costa Blanca	27.0°C	25.7°C	23.3°C	23.0°C	18.9°C	19.4°C
Costa Brava	24.7°C	21.9°C	21.1°C	19.5°C	16.3°C	16.9°C
Cullera	29.3°C	25.6°C	25.1°C	22.8°C	19.2°C	19.1°C
La Palma	25. 1°C	24.3°C	24.3°C	24.0°C	22.0°C	22.7°C
La Pineda	26.2°C	25.0°C	22.6°C	22.1°C	17.4°C	18.3°C
La Coruna	22.1°C	17.0°C	19.6°C	16.0°C	15.1°C	14.9°C
La Manga	28.1°C	25.7°C	24.5°C	22.9°C	19.6°C	19.3°C
La Orotava	25.3°C	23.9°C	24.3°C	23.7°C	21.3°C	22.5°C
Lanzarote	25.6°C	23.1°C	24.8°C	22.9°C	22.3°C	21.6°C
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	25.4°C	23.5°C	24.9°C	23.4°C	22.5°C	22. 1°C
Leon	23.0°C	–	17.6°C	–	10.7°C	–
Lloret de Mar	25.5°C	23.9°C	21.9°C	20.9°C	16.9°C	17.4°C
Los Alcazares	27.9°C	25.7°C	24.1°C	22.8°C	19.5°C	19.3°C
Los Gigantes	26.8°C	24.0°C	25.2°C	23.8°C	22.5°C	22.6°C
Los Cristianos	27.4°C	24.0°C	26.0°C	23.8°C	23.4°C	22.6°C
Magaluf	27.3°C	25.9°C	23.1°C	23.4°C	18.4°C	19.7°C
Madrid	27.7°C	–	21.9°C	–	14. 3°C	–
Majorca	27.2°C	25.9°C	23.4°C	23.4°C	18.3°C	19.8°C
Malaga	28.7°C	22.2°C	24.7°C	20.0°C	19.7°C	17.3°C
Malgrat de Mar	25.0°C	24.1°C	21.6°C	21.0°C	16.6°C	17.5°C
Manilva	28.2°C	21.0°C	24.2°C	19.4°C	19.1°C	17.3°C
Mar Menor	28.2°C	25.8°C	24.5°C	22.9°C	19.6°C	19.3°C
Marbella	28.0°C	21.3°C	24.3°C	19.7°C	19.3°C	17.3°C
Maspalomas	26.6°C	23.5°C	25.7°C	23. 4°C	23.3°C	22.2°C
mataro	25.3°C	24.4°C	21.4°C	21.4°C	17.0°C	17.7°C
Melilla	27.2°C	23.9°C	24.3°C	21.7°C	19.9°C	18.7°C
Menorca	26.2°C	25.4°C	22.7°C	22.9°C	18.2°C	19.4°C
Mijas	25.9°C	22.0°C	22.2°C	19.9°C	17.5°C	17.3°C
Moraira	27.1°C	25.6°C	23.6°C	23.0°C	18.9°C	19.4°C
Motril	27.0°C	–	23.7°C	–	19.2°C	–
Mojacar	27.6°C	25.1°C	23.6°C	22. 6°C	19.1°C	19.2°C
Murcia	30.3°C	25.7°C	25.7°C	22.8°C	19.7°C	19.3°C
Nerja	27.0°C	22.6°C	23.3°C	20.4°C	19.0°C	17.4°C
Oviedo	23.0°C	–	20.0°C	–	14.3°C	–
Oropesa del Mar	27.8°C	25.6°C	23.7°C	22.7°C	18.9°C	19.0°C
Paguera	27.1°C	25.9°C	23.4°C	23.3°C	18.4°C	19.7°C
Palm	27.8°C	26.0°C	23.4°C	23.4°C	18.4°C	19.7°C
Palma Nova	27.0°C	25.9°C	22.9°C	23. 4°C	18.2°C	19.7°C
Palma de Mallorca	27.9°C	26.0°C	23.8°C	23.4°C	18.5°C	19.7°C
Pamplona	23.9°C	–	18.7°C	–	12.1°C	–
Peñiscola	26.5°C	25.4°C	22.7°C	22.5°C	17.3°C	18.8°C
Pilar de la Horadada	27.9°C	25.7°C	24.2°C	22.9°C	19.5°C	19.4°C
Pineda de Mar	25.3°C	24.2°C	21.7°C	21.2°C	16.8°C	17.6°C
Playa de Aro	24.5°C	23.0°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	16.3°C	17.1°C
Playa de Muro	26.7°C	25. 8°C	22.6°C	23.2°C	18.2°C	19.6°C
Playa de Palma	27.8°C	26.0°C	23.4°C	23.4°C	18.4°C	19.8°C
Playa de San Augustin	27.0°C	23.4°C	25.9°C	23.4°C	23.3°C	22.2°C
Playa del Inglés	26.6°C	23.5°C	25.7°C	23.4°C	23.3°C	22.2°C
Playa d’en Bossa	26.7°C	25.8°C	23.1°C	23.3°C	18.8°C	19.6°C
Playa de Las Americas	27.4°C	24.0°C	26.0°C	23.8°C	23.4°C	22.6°C
Puerto de la Cruz	25.9°C	23.9°C	25.0°C	23.7°C	22. 2°C	22.5°C
Puerto de Mogan	26.8°C	23.7°C	25.8°C	23.6°C	23.3°C	22.4°C
Puerto del Carmen	25.0°C	23.2°C	24.7°C	23.0°C	22.3°C	21.6°C
Puerto de Santiago	27.4°C	24.0°C	25.7°C	23.8°C	23.0°C	22.6°C
Reus	25.6°C	25.0°C	21.7°C	22.1°C	16.2°C	18.3°C
Roquetas de Mar	27.2°C	23.7°C	23.6°C	21.2°C	19.2°C	18.2°C
Roses	24.8°C	21.7°C	20.9°C	19.2°C	16.2°C	16.8°C
Salou	26.2°C	25. 0°C	22.6°C	22.1°C	17.3°C	18.3°C
San Jose	28.1°C	24.3°C	24.1°C	21.9°C	19.2°C	18.7°C
San Juan de los Terreros	28.0°C	25.2°C	24.4°C	22.7°C	19.9°C	19.2°C
San Pedro del Pinatar	27.9°C	25.7°C	24.1°C	22.9°C	19.5°C	19.4°C
San Sebastian	23.3°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	18.7°C	14.8°C	16.0°C
San Fernando	27.0°C	22.7°C	24.1°C	20.9°C	19.2°C	18.3°C
Santa Pola	28.4°C	25.7°C	24.6°C	22.9°C	19.3°C	19. 3°C
Santa Ponsa	26.8°C	25.9°C	22.8°C	23.4°C	18.1°C	19.7°C
Santa Cruz de la Palma	24.6°C	24.1°C	23.8°C	23.8°C	21.7°C	22.6°C
Santa Cruz de Tenerife	25.0°C	24.0°C	24.4°C	23.7°C	21.9°C	22.5°C
Santa Susanna	25.0°C	24.1°C	21.6°C	21.0°C	16.6°C	17.5°C
santander	22.4°C	20.1°C	19.9°C	18.3°C	15.8°C	16.0°C
Santiago de Compostela	23.5°C	–	19.3°C	–	13.2°C	–
Zaragoza	27.1°C	–	21. 8°C	–	15.0°C	–
Seville	32.2°C	23.3°C	27.2°C	21.3°C	19.5°C	18.1°C
Segovia	23.4°C	–	18.0°C	–	10.3°C	–
Ceuta	26.0°C	21.1°C	23.2°C	19.8°C	18.9°C	18.3°C
Sitges	25.5°C	24.9°C	21.4°C	22.0°C	16.8°C	18.2°C
Sierra Nevada	22.5°C	23.2°C	17.8°C	20.7°C	11.3°C	17.7°C
Tarifa	25.7°C	20.9°C	22.9°C	19.8°C	18.6°C	18.5°C
Tarragona	26.5°C	25.1°C	22. 6°C	22.1°C	17.4°C	18.3°C
Tenerife	23.9°C	23.9°C	22.3°C	23.7°C	19.0°C	22.5°C
Toledo	28.1°C	–	22.3°C	–	14.8°C	–
Torrevieja	28.4°C	25.7°C	24.7°C	22.9°C	19.7°C	19.4°C
Torremolinos	28.5°C	22.2°C	24.4°C	20.0°C	19.7°C	17.3°C
Torrox	26.0°C	22.6°C	22.0°C	20.3°C	17.4°C	17.4°C
Tossa de Mar	25.1°C	23.7°C	21.6°C	20.7°C	16.7°C	17.4°C
Huelva	28.9°C	22. 5°C	25.1°C	20.7°C	19.3°C	17.9°C
Figueres	24.8°C	21.9°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	16.2°C	16.8°C
Formentera	27.0°C	25.8°C	23.6°C	23.3°C	19.1°C	19.6°C
Fuengirola	27.0°C	21.9°C	23.5°C	19.9°C	19.3°C	17.4°C
Fuerteventura	25.3°C	23.0°C	24.8°C	23.0°C	22.5°C	21.8°C
Javea	26.9°C	25.6°C	23.5°C	22.9°C	18.8°C	19.3°C
Sherry	30.4°C	–	26.5°C	–	19.6°C	–
Gijón	22. 5°C	19.1°C	20.0°C	17.6°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Chiclana de la Frontera	27.2°C	22.4°C	24.4°C	20.8°C	19.1°C	18.3°C
El Vendrell	26.1°C	24.9°C	22.1°C	22.0°C	17.2°C	18.1°C
El Medano	26.7°C	23.8°C	25.6°C	23.7°C	23.1°C	22.5°C
El Arenal	24.7°C	–	19.2°C	–	12.0°C	–
El Puerto de Santa Maria	26.7°C	22.8°C	23.9°C	21.0°C	19.2°C	18.3°C
Empuriabrava	24.9°C	21.7°C	21.1°C	19.2°C	16.3°C	16. 8°C
Estepona	28.6°C	21.1°C	24.5°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	17.3°C

* Sundial – an indicator that displays the average number of hours per day during which direct sunlight reaches the earth’s surface. This indicator is influenced by both the length of daylight hours and cloud cover in the daytime.

Tourist reviews of the weather in Spain in autumn

Resting on the Costa Brava in autumn 2018, my wife and I stayed in Barcelona for a couple of days. The weather was perfect summer up to 27-28°С, but already without the bothersome exhausting heat. By evening, a thunderstorm even came – sparkling lightning over the bay was imprinted in memory with an epic picture. In the evenings, clouds of small mosquitoes bothered me a little. And it was quite warm in light summer clothes. And the sea for swimming is great!

My husband and I were vacationing in the Canary Islands in late autumn. Comfortable air temperature – not cold, but not too hot. Light jackets were very useful to us, but a swimsuit was also in demand – to soak up the sandy beach of La Graciosa island. We are quite mobile travelers and, as a rule, we plan to visit many different places in 7-10 days in order to enjoy the sea, local architecture, and natural unique places like caves and volcanic formations. Autumn for such trips is the best season.

My wife and her friends took a break from the slushy and gloomy St. Petersburg to Mallorca in late autumn. It was quite sunny and dry, we were quite comfortable in light jackets, 12-15 degrees, the weather was like during our Indian summer. It was cold to swim in the sea, of course, but we didn’t come for sea baths at that time. We were recharged with positive impressions, especially since we were lucky enough to rent an apartment with a pool.

My wife and I rested on the Costa Brava for two weeks in September in three cities (in hostels) – in Tossa de Mar, then in Cadaquis and in Lloret de Mar. We dived a lot in the warmest and clear water of the lagoons. In the evenings it was cool and clouds of small nasty mosquitoes pestered (do not forget about repellents!), There was a short thunderstorm one day. Take a windbreaker – it definitely won’t hurt, otherwise you won’t need warm clothes at this time of the year.

Tempted by a very advantageous offer of the tour operator, which they later did not regret, they decided to finish their vacation in Mallorca. Let a week, but gorgeous. October is truly magical. We were here last year in July and we can compare. There is no deadly heat for us, when it remains only to remove the skin) October is a warm morning, a hot day, well, how hot, until 28, and again a warm evening. The sea has not yet cooled down, you can splash around. On our vacation, the rain did not happen, yes, the wind, in the evenings it was already possible to throw on cardigans. They wrote that then it started to rain, but we are the favorites of fortune, probably) We decided for ourselves that Spain is good, after all, not at all in the summer. We will try to choose a vacation here in the fall.

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Costa del Sol, also called Sunny Beach, is located in the south of Spain. And it is from here – from the Costa del Sol – that many international Spanish symbols originate – sherry, bullfighting, jamon and flamenco. Costa del Sol is one of the southernmost cities located on this stretch of the Mediterranean coast. Wherever you are, everywhere on the Costa del Sol there is a unique – special – atmosphere of one of the unique and most interesting autonomies called Andalusia, one of the few most interesting autonomies in Spain, which has the brightest character and which very carefully preserves its own traditions, customs and national culture .

The Costa del Sol region is known throughout the world for its wonderful climate, rich history, as well as the current infrastructure of all kinds of entertainment and, of course, hotels that are distinguished by extraordinary comfort. Today, many refer to the south of Spain as a typical resort town. After all, everything you need is here – an unusually warm sea, gentle sun, as well as a well-developed recreation area. Although at the same time the region is still extremely interesting from a different point of view – history and culture. Indeed, today it is difficult to find a corner in Europe where East and West are so closely intertwined. Catholic rulers, Visigoths, Arabs and Romans. .. The Costa del Sol is a mixture of diverse architectural styles – Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic. There are quite a lot of churches, cathedrals and monastic cloisters here, representing a cohort of a fairly large number of majestic medieval monuments. And this is typical mainly for the religious part of Spain. And with this you will meet in almost every town located on the wonderful coast of the Costa del Sol. Let’s not forget that real estate on the Costa del Sol is still extremely popular among foreign investors today.

To say that the resort has a well-deserved reputation in the world as the most prestigious and fashionable place to stay on the Spanish coast, it means to say nothing. Many wealthy aristocrats, as well as businessmen and artists, have chosen the Costa del Sol as a place for their residences. For many kilometers stretched sandy beaches, equipped for the most demanding tourist. This is probably why local commercial real estate is valued and very expensive in Spain.

European California – Quite often the Costa del Sol gets this name. The fact that the sun warms here for almost 300 days contributes to the fact that you can relax here almost all year round. The coast is protected from cold winds from the north by a mountain range, which is why it has a surprisingly warm and mild climate with very little rainfall. Winters are not cold here, and summers are not at all hot. Even during the winter months, the weather here is similar to early autumn, possibly spring. But even if there is a very hot summer with high temperatures on the coast. This was the case, for example, in 2017. Then in Seville, literally for days, the thermometer showed 50 degrees of heat, and here, on the Costa del Sol, during this period, the thermometer rarely showed above +30 degrees. We will not exaggerate if we say that the local climate is the best climate in all of Europe. Here, just like in California, a wonderful combination of two factors – natural and climatic – makes it possible in the morning to swim in the warm and gentle sea and sunbathe without fear of getting burned, then climb the most beautiful mountains (it will take 2 hours of comfortable movement along freeway), but also to get on skis and make a good descent. By the way, the Sierra Nevada near Granada is the southernmost European ski resort.

Here the season starts depending on the weather. (Sometimes it starts from mid-November, and ends in May inclusive). But, I must say, there is enough space for everyone on the Costa del Sol, and not just one millionaires. According to the statistics of the Andalusian Tourist Board, currently more than 53% of those who come to the province of Malaga to relax are the owners of their own property located here. Among them, mainly, those who represent the middle class from the states of Northern Europe.

Spain’s accession to the European Union, favorable climate in all respects, friendliness and peacefulness of the local people are the best way to increase the popularity of this country. Experts unanimously say that more than a million foreigners will acquire real estate on the Costa del Sol in the next 5-6 years, and this figure will increase all the time. Our reader, who is not a cohort of oligarchs, government officials, and is not even a member of the State Duma. But no! After all, if you can afford to buy housing with your income, let it be a small apartment in Moscow, or a small house in the suburbs, then under the blue sky and the gentle sun of the Costa del Sol there is a place for you. And if you take into account that now you can buy real estate by paying for it not immediately, but by dividing the fee for years – i.e. in installments, and even for 20 years, then this must be done without delay.

By the way, you can take possession of real estate almost immediately, provided that you pay 30-40% of its value. Today, many people invest their money in Costa del Sol real estate, considering it a reliable guarantee in order not only to save, but also to increase their fortune. It must be said that in Spain the cost of apartments and houses is very comparable to the real estate prices that exist now both in Moscow and in the Moscow region. Both there and here prices are rising uncontrollably upwards. But who can compare Moscow housing with these unbearably boring and gray panoramas with housing on the Costa del Sol?! Where is the magnificent optimistic view of the warm sea, these beautiful and majestic mountains, green palm trees, as well as the cleanest air and year-round summer, just make life longer, happier, giving it a long-lost meaning?

If you decide to buy a property here on the Costa del Sol, do not forget that by purchasing it you have already secured a secure investment of your capital. The value of the local real estate is constantly increasing, even despite any crises; And then, you spend your vacation not in a hotel, but in your home – in a cozy environment that you can create at any time, i.e. at home. And the fact of purchasing real estate in the Costa del Sol provides you with the right to such a convenient thing as a multivisa. What does it mean? You just bought a ticket and flew! In addition, you have the opportunity to rent out your property on favorable terms while you are not using it. And, fourthly, later, at a venerable age, if you wish, you will have the opportunity to move here as a permanent place of residence. Plus, when buying real estate here, you get a guaranteed right to own private property, as well as inherit it – even regardless of any revolutions or Russian defaults, as well as other force majeure.

Very close – almost two hours drive from this coast are the main Andalusian historical centers, which are known throughout the world. Their names sound like music: Granada (Granada), Seville (Sevilla) and Cordoba (Cordoba). Here, in a place where the most beautiful ancient architecture and modern business life harmoniously combine, you will discover the real – non-resort Spain, you can feel its cheerful spirit and get acquainted with deep culture.

Marbella. This is the decoration of the coast, which is rightfully considered one of the most fashionable resorts of the Costa del Sol, which effortlessly attracts a very wealthy contingent. During the season, the local population greatly increases from 85 thousand people to more than 200 thousand. Big Marbella, including its suburbs, stretches for almost 28 km along the warm sea. And the resort is protected from the cold northern breath by the Sierra Blanca mountain range, which has come close. The city of the beautiful sea – that’s what Marbella means. The fertile local climate contributed to the fact that for the first time a person settled in these places in the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. This is also evidenced by various archaeological excavations. And traces of the Romans and Visigoths are visible in the ruins of the ancient Christian basilica of Vega de Maar, as well as the Roman village located on the banks of the Verde River. And if all this time until today, Marbella was a simple agricultural village, but now – after the colossal economic and social changes that took place on the Costa del Sol, starting from the 60s, the era of a tourist boom has begun here. Marbella with its villas is an integral part of the Costa del Sol, without the real estate of Marbella the coast is unthinkable…

By the way, the rapid development of that period in Marbella became a reality thanks to the efforts of two individuals. One of them is José Banus, who created 2 upscale resorts. We are talking about New Andalusia (Nueva Andalucia), as well as Puerto Banus (Puerto Banus), which is named after him and has an extensive marina (more than 900 moorings). And the second of them is Prince Alfonso de Ochenlohe. The prince succeeded in building the ‘Marbella Club’, a prestigious club-hotel where foreign VIPs take a fancy to. Well, the next powerful impetus that served the development of Marbella was in the 80s. Then one of the richest people on the planet, the Sheikh of Saudi Arabia Fahd, as well as the multimillionaire from Lebanon, Kassoji, chose these beautiful lands for the construction of their chambers. Since that time, many well-known politicians, as well as businessmen and even artists, representatives of Europe, considered it a great honor to purchase a villa or house in these parts. By the way, many Russian citizens are also owners of luxury real estate in Marbella.

What attracts the most tourists here? Firstly, a huge number of 1st class hotels built here. Secondly, the presence of three harbors adapted for boats and yachts. Thirdly, superbly equipped with everything you need beaches with soft sand, a lot of various sports facilities (including 10 luxury golf courses), an incredibly large number of discos, bars, restaurants, where they cook according to excellent cuisine recipes – both local and international. The list of attractive elements for tourists will continue with the presence of many parks, monuments, and sculptures. Shoppers will also amuse themselves – there are a large number of shops here that will surprise and please you with an assortment, however, depending on your taste and the thickness of your purse. After all, Spain is also famous for fashionable clothes. Here you can also buy original souvenirs.

This part of the city – the Old Town – invites you to walk along its traditionally narrow streets, which sometimes lead to plazas (these are small spaces). Well, one of the main types of public in the daytime and in the evening are the pedestrian streets of El Barrio and La Alameda. During local religious holidays in Marbella, magnificent processions and ceremonies also take place. By the way, local residents especially revere the existing national holidays. At the beginning of summer, or rather, June, a fair is held here. And then the place is decorated with colorful balls and all kinds of flags. Every corner is occupied by stalls where you can buy beer or wine. And musicians play and sing on almost every platform. People dressed in traditional Spanish costumes roam the streets. Due to the fact that live music is heard from everywhere, because the musicians play loudly, absolutely everyone can learn how to dance the flamenco dance, beloved by many. All this action does not stop for a whole week – people walk here from early morning until late evening. You will not find such noisy and varied fun anywhere in northern Europe!

Now it’s clear why real estate in Marbella is the most expensive property in the Costa del Sol! That is why these places are chosen for themselves by self-sufficient people who love both active recreation and all kinds of entertainment.

Barcelona annual temperature. Barcelona weather spain

Barcelona weather
is quite typical for the entire Mediterranean coast – it is always hot in summer and not cold in winter. However, low air humidity and cool breezes smooth out temperature fluctuations.

Monthly weather in Barcelona

Spring

Spring months
( – ) combines gradually increasing air temperature and daylight hours. In March, during the day, the average temperature is about +15 +16 degrees, but by the end of May it rises to +22 degrees. In the same way, the average night temperature also rises – from +6°C in early March to +15°C at the end of May. The days at the end of May become very long (up to 15 hours), but the beach season does not open yet due to too cold water
– maximum +17 degrees. In spring, the weather also pleases tourists with low air humidity, so that the temperature does not feel lower than it really is. Rains
in each of these months can go up to 8-9 times. Fog is possible in early spring due to the passage of warm African air masses over the cold surface of the Mediterranean Sea. March is the period of the appearance of new foliage on the “evergreen” Barcelona plants and the flowering period.

Average temperature day and night (°C)

Summer

Summer
, that is, from to, Barcelona is turning into a large resort, where the beaches are complemented by old historical monuments and modern cultural sites. Daily air temperature
rises from an average of +22°C in June to an average of +28°C in and , but then gradually decreases to +24 at the end of September. Similarly, the average air temperature at night first rises from +15°C to +20°C, and then drops to +16°C in the last month of summer.

In summer, the weather in Barcelona is very sunny (in late June – early July, the days last about 15 hours), partly cloudy and dry. Rains
is usually not much – from 2 to 4 in July and from 4 to 7 in other months. Thunderstorms are not uncommon in late August and September. swim
at sea is most pleasant in August, although all other months are suitable for this, with the exception of June (especially its first half).

Monthly average rainfall

Autumn

Autumn
in Barcelona is relatively short, as it lasts only two months – and. The weather for the Mediterranean is quite rainy – precipitation can fall 5 – 9once a month, with the possibility of fog creeping from the water. It is quite cold at night – if at the beginning of October it is still about +16°C, then at the end of November it is only about +7. During the daytime in October it is comfortable – about +20 – + 22 ° C, and in November it is cool – only about + 15 – + 19 ° C. Water temperature
at sea during these months is noticeably reduced and there is a small chance to swim only at the very beginning of October.

Average precipitation (mm)

Winter

Winter
in Barcelona lasts three months – from to. This is the coldest and cloudiest time of the year, when the air temperature during the day is around +14 +15°C, and at night around +5 +6°C. During these months, it is possible, but unlikely, for snow to fall (the last time it appeared here was in February 2013). Although winter is absolutely not suitable for a beach holiday, at this time you can perfectly celebrate Catholic Christmas and New Year, as well as calmly, without crowds of tourists, take a walk around local attractions
.

Despite the positive temperature throughout the year, tourists who come to Barcelona can go skiing. To do this, they just need to go to the Pyrenean ski resorts, which are located just 150 kilometers from the city. Monthly water temperature in Barcelona C
August +25°C
September +23°C
October +20°C
November +17°C
December +15°C

Thus, the weather in Barcelona is perfect for holidays at any time of the year.

Barcelona
– resort number 1 in Spain. The exquisite city rightfully deserved the title of the cultural capital of the state. Modern infrastructure, picturesque places and a rich excursion program attract many tourists.

Having an idea of ​​the weather in Barcelona by months, you can determine for yourself the best time to relax on the Iberian Peninsula.

Due to the favorable geographical position and the influence of the Mediterranean Sea, the climatic conditions of the coast of Spain are ideal for relaxing in the resort area. Overall weather situation
is as follows:

• winter
  rather dry, cool. There are no severe frosts, it gets cold only at night, and then only up to 5 degrees;
• Spring
  comes pretty early. During March, air masses warm up well, followed by sea waters. The swimming season usually starts in mid-May. The waves are not yet so warm, the water in the sea is not higher than room temperature, but for some these are quite acceptable conditions for swimming;
• Early summer
  is perfect for those who are not a fan of excessive heat. This is an ideal time for family vacations, vacations with children. By mid-July, hot weather sets in. The thermometer is over 35 degrees. August is usually hot, only the air is drier, gusty winds blow;
• September
  is a real continuation of summer. The water is still as warm, but the air is no longer as hot as in July. A slight cooling is noticeable only from October. The nature of autumn is especially felt in November, although there are fine days. Then the bathing season ends. It is the best time for walking around Barcelona and getting to know the local color.

Spain covers several climatic zones, but mostly subtropics prevail. Subtropical climate
is typical for Barcelona.

What are the weather conditions in Barcelona by month?

Barcelona can be visited in any season. But before purchasing a ticket, it is advisable for tourists to see the weather forecast
for all months of the year. This will allow you to decide on the purpose of the trip and correlate your aspirations and desires with the weather conditions.

In winter

1. Winter is coming to Barcelona
   , but the temperature almost does not drop to the minus mark. In the daytime in December it can be up to 13 degrees Celsius, and at night – up to + 8˚C. Sea waters are cooling down, their average temperature is in the range of +15-16. The waves are small, a light breeze blows. Snow and rain at this time – a rarity.
2. January
   – not the most suitable period for relaxing on the beach. The water temperature drops by another 2-3 degrees. During the day, the air warms up to + 13-15, and at night up to + 6 ° C. Frosts are almost non-existent. Lots of sunshine and little rain. Winds during this period are rare guests of the Iberian Peninsula. Waves in the region are low.
3. February
   is also cool. During the daytime, the air temperature is characteristic in the range of 14-15 with a plus sign, and for the night – about +5. The wind often blows, raising high waves. It rains periodically. Sea water is still unsuitable for swimming, it is relatively cold – up to +14˚C.

Spring

• It gets warmer with the beginning of spring. At a Spanish resort in March
  humidity increases, it becomes more and more cloudy, rainy. Water is heated up to +14-15 degrees. During the daytime, the street is approximately +16, and at night – up to +9.
• April
  weather conditions are improving, significant warming is planned. Periodic cloudiness and intermittent rains do not interfere with the arrival of spring. During the day, the thermometer is +18, and at night – from +10 to +12. There is a chance of getting a little tan, but it’s not yet time for swimming. Low sea waves are warmed up only to +15˚C. The coast is sometimes blown by a light breeze.
• May
  pleasantly pleases with warmth. Beach season opens. In the Mediterranean Sea, the temperature reaches 20 degrees with a plus sign, and it rains every 5-7 days. At noon on the streets +22, and in the evening up to +15. There is almost no wind, the waves on the coast are of low height.

Summer

1. June weather
   is a true paradise for visitors to the city. This month is distinguished by gentle sunny days with an air temperature of about +25. The nights are no longer so cool – on the thermometer + 18˚C. You can swim or dive to the seabed with scuba gear freely. The water in June is warmed up to +22 degrees. Gusty winds, high waves and rains do not bother at this time.
2. July
   is perfect for fans of the hot sun. In the afternoon on the thermometer from +28 to +36. Some coolness is expected at night when the air cools down to 21˚C. On the Mediterranean Sea in the height of summer – +24. From the middle of the month, a storm, hurricane or heavy rain may come.
3. August heat
   is still rampant, sometimes exceeding the air temperature in July by 2-6 degrees. The sea heats up to +26. Then the coast is dry, but strong winds and high waves rise.

Autumn

• September
  is not at all like the autumn month, there is only a slight difference in the thermometer readings. In the daytime +25, and in the dark – up to +19 degrees. Sometimes the wind picks up and it starts to rain.
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  autumn eloquently declares its arrival. During the day, the temperature of the air and the water surface (waves are low) is within + 19-21˚C. At night it is already cool – up to +13. Fog often falls on the city, it rains. There is almost no wind in October.
• November
  is not abundant in rainfall, but it is already quite cold. A piercing wind whispers about the approach of winter. The air is cooled to +16 degrees during the day and +11 at night. The water is still warm – about +20, and the waves are of medium height, but swimming in it is not recommended.

Here you can find information about the weather in Barcelona by months: average air and water temperatures, average monthly rainfall.

Barcelona has a typical Mediterranean climate. Weather in Barcelona
is hot in summer and warm in winter. This climate makes Barcelona quite an attractive tourist destination.

Summer weather in Barcelona
pleases with sunny days, it usually does not rain. During the summer months, the average temperature in Barcelona is around +28 – +30°C. It is easy to guess that in summer Barcelona is literally “attacked” by tourists. And prices for trips to Barcelona are also slightly higher than in the off-season. But summer is the warmest and most comfortable time for excursions and shopping.

A Winter weather in Barcelona
is more damp, but it rains less than in other cities of Western Europe. This is due to the peculiarities of the geographical position of Spain. The air temperature on average stays at +13-+14°C. Agree, attractive for winter?

The weather conditions are different in autumn and spring. In spring, the air temperature averages +16-+18°С, and in autumn it is slightly warmer – +20-+25°С. Spring in Barcelona is a phenomenon of incredible beauty: everything literally blooms and smells, and the city itself seems to come to life after hibernation.

Barcelona is one of the most beautiful Spanish cities, which attracts numerous tourists from all over the world every year. They are engaged in beach recreation here, get acquainted with the cultural characteristics of the region and explore local attractions. The choice of type of holiday in Barcelona depends partly on the weather in a particular month.

December

In Russia, winter is considered to be a cold season with snowfalls and strong winds. But in the capital of Catalonia this month you can meet people on the street wearing light autumn jackets. During the daytime, the city is quite warm. The air warms up to +16C. You can take walks, get acquainted with Barcelona and its environs. At the same time, it is worth noting that at the end of the year it is rainy in the capital of Catalonia, so do not forget to take an umbrella with you before going for a walk.

January

The year in the city begins with average daily temperatures around +12C, at night it can drop to 0C. January is considered a quiet month for tourist activity. Not everyone likes to get acquainted with the city in cool weather in the rain or sleet. Before the opening of the swimming season is still far away. Sea water temperature in January is only +13C. Only occasionally walruses get out on local beaches.

February

At the end of winter, there are even fewer tourists in the Catalan capital than in January. In February, there is a total of ten days of precipitation in the form of rain and sleet. The thermometer in the daytime shows + 12C – + 14C. The sea continues to be cold.

March

It is still cool in the city at the beginning of spring. During the day, the air warms up to +16C on average. In general, the weather this month is more comfortable than at the end of winter. Sea water is gradually getting warmer – + 15C.

April

It is in this month that the tourist flow begins to grow in the capital of Catalonia. It gets warm in the city – + 20C. Spring comes into its own and the mood can be a little spoiled except for short rains.

May

The average temperature in the Catalan capital this month is +22C. True, on the local beaches a massive influx of tourists has not yet been observed. May is considered the rainy month here, and the nights in late spring are still cool. Before traveling to Barcelona in May, don’t forget to bring a jacket and an umbrella.

June

This month the beach season opens in the capital of Catalonia. The water in the sea warms up to + 22C. The city becomes warm in summer. You can meet many tourists on the streets and beaches of Barcelona.

July

July in the Catalan capital is a great month for families with children. The water temperature in the sea is at the level of +24C, and the air temperature is +27C – +29C. At night, the thermometer can drop to a maximum of + 18C.

August

August here is the hottest month of the year. Sea water warms up to + 26C, and air – up to + 30C. At the same time, there is no stuffiness in the city.

September

Barcelona pleases vacationers in September with a velvet season. Adults and children are still splashing in the water in comfortable conditions, and the thermometer in the city shows +24C.

October

Mid-autumn is slightly colder than September. This applies to air and water temperature. The holiday season is nearing its end and vacationers are gradually leaving Barcelona. In addition, October is considered a rainy month. In total, precipitation falls here for ten days.

November

In November, you will hardly meet anyone on the beaches of Barcelona. The temperature of sea water and air is the same +18C.

The rains in the Catalan capital are very irregular and reach their peak between August and October, when in just a few hours it can “pour out” up to 90 – 110 liters of water per sq. m. The Mediterranean climate is characterized by such a phenomenon as a “cold drop” (“gota fría”), in which cold air from the upper atmosphere mixes with warm air coming from the sea, and causes long and heavy rains, sometimes with heavy hail. This rather formidable meteorological phenomenon usually occurs in the autumn months (September, October) and entails severe floods and storms with wind speeds sometimes reaching 200 km / h. The “cold drop” is typical not only for Catalonia, but also for the Levante zone (Valencia, Castellón, Alicante, Murcia) and Andalusia (Seville, Granada, Malaga). Nevertheless, Barcelona is an unusually sunny city! More than 2500 hours of bright sun are recorded here during the year. Only occasionally does such a curiosity as snow fall, although Barcelona is one of the Mediterranean cities where such atmospheric “troubles” most often occur.

The temperature in the Catalan capital is always a few degrees higher than the average temperature in other adjacent and less urbanized areas. The reason for this is the effect inherent in all large cities and known as the “hot spot” (“punto caliente”). Its essence is that the energy consumed in houses is converted into heat and raises the temperature in the city. At the same time, asphalt and roofs act as solar collectors and also heat the air, creating a special microclimate in the city. However, in neighboring areas or on the Tibidabo mountain adjacent to Barcelona, ​​famous for its Sacred Heart Church and amusement park, frosts are more frequent “guests”.

December, January, February and March are the coldest months in Catalonia. The best weather in Barcelona is from May to the end of July (August is too hot). September will also please you with pleasant temperatures. Perhaps it is from the warm months that we will begin our “weather” tour of the Catalan capital.

May

A very good month for tourists. It’s already warm, but not hot yet. The standard temperature interval during this period is 20-25 º C, although sometimes, especially at the end of the month, it can rise to 28 º C. Closer to the night it gets cooler, the temperature drops to 13-16 º C. Therefore, going to Barcelona in May, be sure to bring at least one warm item for evening walks.
The beaches are already open, and it is quite possible to swim – the temperature of the sea water reaches 18-21 º C, and sometimes even higher.

June

Wonderful month for tourism. The air temperature continues to please – 25-28 ºС, the real heat has not yet come. The number of tourists on the streets of the city is noticeably increasing. Double-decker open-top sightseeing buses are increasingly filled with inquisitive travelers. If you want to join them, don’t forget that there are two different routes – red and blue. For the convenience of tourists, buses are painted in the colors of the corresponding line. The €24 ticket is valid for 24 hours and can be used on both routes. Tour buses do not just circulate around the city, but stop at its most interesting places (Gaudi Park, Picasso Museum, Sagrada Familia, etc.). You can get off at the stop you are interested in, and then get back on the blue or red bus as many times as you need.

June is the perfect month for beach holidays. Warm water (21-23 º C) and not scorching sun will be pleasant companions on the azure coast. Don’t forget to bring a high SF sunscreen – without it, you’ll burn out in the sun in less than half an hour!

July

The sunniest month in Barcelona. The air temperature in early July lies within 25-26 º C, but by the end of the month it can rise to 30-32 º C. At this time, it rarely rains, and if it does, it is warm and short. Water temperature on the beaches – on average, 22-24 º C.

By tradition, July is the most eventful summer month. Therefore, when you come to Barcelona during this period, you can enjoy not only a pleasant holiday on the beach, but also attend concerts, exhibitions, premieres of performances, etc. So, in July next year, Barcelona will host a congress of fans of Harley Davidson motorcycles from all over the world. The meeting of thousands of motorcyclists will be held on July 5, 6 and 7. Entrance to this unique show is free for all guests of Barcelona. And film lovers will be interested in visiting the short film festival “Mimi”, scheduled for early July next year.

August

Catalans often call this month “sauna”, which is quite true. August is the hottest time in Barcelona. The air temperature can rise up to 35-40 ºС. The sauna effect and stuffiness arise due to the very high humidity on the coast. Therefore, the best thing to do in such heat is to swim in the sea all day! Sea water temperature in August is usually between 23-25 ​​º C.

September

A wonderful month for a beach holiday. The temperature is still in the summer range – 23 -26 º C, and the sea water remains comfortable for swimming – 21-23 º C. By the way, the Spanish summer officially begins on June 21 and ends on September 21, so September summer holidays are quite a common concept. for the Spaniards!

October-November

It is still warm in October (21-23 ºС), and the days continue to delight with plenty of sun, although not as bright as in summer. The most hardened ones still bathe in the sea – the water temperature reaches 16-18 º C.
In November, the air becomes cooler – from 20 º C in its first days to 15 º C at the end of the month. The most courageous continue to swim in the sea, despite the fact that the water temperature does not rise above 11-12 º C.

December, January, February

The coldest (sometimes rainy) months of the year. The average air temperature is kept within 8-15 º C, although on very sunny days (and there are many of them in winter) it can rise to 19-20 º C in the middle of the day. You can’t swim on the beach (“walruses” don’t count!), but it’s time to go skiing, especially since the best ski resorts in Spain are located in Catalonia (Rasos de Peguera, Baqueira Beret, La Molina, etc. – more than 10 in total ski stations).

March, April

It is still cool in March – 15-17 º C. However, at the end of the month you can already see the first swimmers on the beach, despite the fact that the water temperature is not designed for the general public – only 9-10 º C.
warmer – on average, 20-22 º C. In the daytime, the sun heats up quite like summer, and you can walk around the city in a sleeveless jacket (while not parting with a jacket, just in case). Sometimes it can rain light and short.

Tenerife – OpenStreetMap Wiki

V・T・E Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Province), Canary Islands, Spain

latitude: 28.32, longitude: -16.57

Browse map of Tenerife 28°19′12.00″ N, 16°34′12.00″ W

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Tenerife is an island in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Province), Canary Islands, Spain at latitude 28°19′12. 00″ North, longitude 16°34′12.00″ West.
Administratively it is in the Spanish province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Province).

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Contents

• 1 Active projects
• 2 Sources
• 3 Pass events
• 4 Boundaries
• 5 Cities on Tenerife
• 6 Municipallities on Tenerife
• 7 Road list
• 8 Buildings and addresses
• 9 Street names
• 10 Bus routes
• 11 Hydrology

Active projects

Your collaboration is needed in the Buildings and addresses import and in the Street names review.

Sources

The Mapillary Global Challenge III results in a good coverage of street level images for the area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife/La Laguna that you can use to map.

Pass events

• Tenerife_mapping_party.

Boundaries

The boundary relation is  2108882. It has wikipedia tags for WIWOSM.

Cities on Tenerife

• Santa Cruz de Tenerife (capital)

Municipallities on Tenerife

• Adeje
• Arafo
• Arico
• Arona
• Buenavista del Norte
• Candelaria
• El Rosario
• El Sauzal
• El Tanque
• Fasnia
• Garachico
• Granadilla de Abona
• Guía de Isora
• Güímar
• Icod de los Vinos
• La Guancha
• La Matanza de Acentejo
• La Orotava
• La Victoria de Acentejo
• Los Realejos
• Los Silos
• Puerto de la Cruz
• San Cristóbal de La Laguna
• San Juan de la Rambla
• San Miguel de Abona
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Santa Úrsula
• Santiago del Teide
• Tacoronte
• Tegueste
• Vilaflor

Road list

All main roads are present (list in Carreteras del Cabildo de Tenerife)

Buildings and addresses

There is an active proposal to import Cadastre buildings and addresses.

Street names

Almost completed in 2013 using Cadastre data. There is a project to verify street names in OSM, checking that they all have a name and that it is correct. Collect information on the ground and tag your changesets with the comment “#1calle1nombre <name of the place>”.

It is necessary to collect information from some municipalities. In the pages of the municipalities where the import of buildings will start, you will find additional information.

Bus routes

View Bus Routes in Tenerife and Tenerife Bus Transport Import. Updated in 2017

Hydrology

View:

• Tenerife streams import.
• Import of Tenerife’s water transport network.
• Import of Tenerife’s hydraulic infrastructures.

Colored Relief Map of Tenerife.

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Maps of Tenerife Island

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Map of Loro Parque in Tenerife

Panorama of Loro Parque in Tenerife

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Map of the Pyramids of Guimar on the island of Tenerife

Panorama of the Pyramids of Guimar on the island of Tenerife

To the overview of the pyramids of Guimar on the island of Tenerife

Map of Siam Park on the island of Tenerife

Video of Siam Park in Tenerife

Panorama of Siam Park on the island of Tenerife

To the overview of Siam Park on the island of Tenerife

This page contains a map of the castle of San Miguel on the island of Tenerife

Here you can view the map of streets near the castle of San Miguel online by changing the scale (+ -) or with the mouse wheel, after hovering the cursor over the map.

Video of the Castle of San Miguel

Panorama of the Castle of San Miguel

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On this page is a map of the Church of St. Anne on the island of Tenerife.

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This page contains a map of the San Andres tower on the island of Tenerife.

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This page contains a map of the Museum of Science and Space on the island of Tenerife.

Here you can view the map of streets near the Museum of Science and Space online by changing the scale (+ -) or with the mouse wheel, after hovering the cursor over the map.

Science and Space Museum Video

Panorama of the Museum of Science and Space

To the overview of the Museum of Science and Space on the island of Tenerife

This page contains a map of the museum of nature and man on the island of Tenerife.

Here you can view the map of streets near the museum of nature and man online by changing the scale (+ -) or with the mouse wheel, after hovering the cursor over the map.

Video of the Museum of Nature and Man

Panorama of the Museum of Nature and Man

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This page contains a map of the fortress of San Juan Bautista on the island of Tenerife.

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This page contains a map of the Museum of Fine Arts on the island of Tenerife.

Here you can view the map of streets near the Museum of Fine Arts on the island of Tenerife online by changing the scale (+ -) or with the mouse wheel, after hovering the cursor over the map.

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Panorama of the Museum of Fine Arts

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This page contains a map of the military history museum on the island of Tenerife.

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This page contains a map of the Auditorio de Tenerife concert hall.

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This page contains a map of the Museum of History and Anthropology on the island of Tenerife.