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Natural Wonders of El Hierro

El Hierro’s landscape is defined by its volcanic heritage and indigenous history. This list features the Garoé sacred tree, which provided water to the Bimbache people through condensation, and the extensive petroglyphs at Los Letreros del Julan. Explore the island's volcanic geology through the Cueva de Don Justo, one of the archipelago's longest lava tubes, and coastal formations like Charco Azul and Charco Manso, where basaltic arches shelter clear natural pools.

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Charco Azul

A natural pool located inside a volcanic sea cave. It features turquoise water protected from the open ocean by basaltic rock formations.

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Ocotea foetens

Ocotea foetens, commonly called til or stinkwood is a species of tree in the family Lauraceae. It is evergreen and grows up to 40 m tall.

Cueva de Don Justo

The Cueva de Don Justo is one of approximately 70 caves and volcanic galleries on the island of El Hierro in the Canaries.

Los Letreros del Julan

Extensive collection of petroglyphs and rock carvings created by the Bimbaches, the island's original inhabitants, located on a sloped volcanic hillside.