Charco Azul

El Hierro


Worked into its distinctive form by ancient lava flows and the pounding Atlantic waves, the 'Blue Pond' is a pristine natural cove with calm natural turquoise pools for swimming, 1.5km north of Los Llanillos. One of the pools sits beneath a natural stone arch.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby El Hierro attractions

1. Bodega Soterana

0.58 MILES

While this expertly run bodega on the western edge of Los Llanillos may be a newcomer on El Hierro's blossoming wine scene, its volcanic-soil vines date…

3. Charco de los Sargos

2.31 MILES

Calm west-coast pools reached by a small web of trails and boardwalks buffer the crashing waves at gorgeous all-natural Los Sargos, 4km north of Tigaday…

4. Bodega Uwe Urbach

2.35 MILES

With its origins in the 19th century, the well-established Uwe Urbach vineyard specialises in organic wines, produced with a mix of traditional and…

5. Iglesia de la Candelaria

2.38 MILES

The most important sight in La Frontera, this 19th-century church is built on the site of a 17th-century chapel. The three-nave interior reveals two rows…

6. Plaza de la Candelaria

2.39 MILES

La Frontera's delightful plaza centres on the 19th-century Iglesia de la Candelaria, backed by benches and a fountain.

7. La Maceta

2.58 MILES

Taking a refreshing dip is a dream at La Maceta, arguably top pick among El Hierro's beautiful natural coastal pools and just as popular with herreños as…

8. Ecomuseo de Guinea & Lagartario

2.64 MILES

El Hierro's premier cultural site, this open-air museum combines two in one. The fascinating Casas de Guinea encompasses a volcanic cave and 20…

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