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Mindanao Advice

Swimming Pools by the Wild Atlantic

Gracela Einarson

El Hierro’s volcanic coast is shaped by strong winds and waves that are rarely at rest. But calm natural pools appear occasionally, making swimming easy regardless of the weather. Some of these are developed for public use and are among Spain’s most spectacular bathing places.

© Photos and captions by Eldar Einarson

Mountains and clouds have an eternal relationship in El Hierro
Punta Grande on the west coast
It is easy to enjoy the sun when the authorities create good public areas
La Maceta
What a place to swim!
Safe on the edge
One of the iconic symbols of El Hierro, the bent Sabinosa tree as an air silhouette surrounded by iron
The path to Charco Los Sargos, another natural pool in Frontera
No one here; maybe too windy
But on the other side, business as usual
Wind in the hair makes you feel alive
If there is too much wind, find a calmer pool
Up towards the clouds again
Time to drive over to the east side
Tamaduste has the largest natural pool on the Island. We lived here for three months in 2017, and it was nice to see it again.
The rugged coast, with its calm pools, gives a lot of impulses for reflection.
Thank you for this marvelous time, El Hierro. I will be back…
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