My husband and I love to walk in nature. I love trees, and nothing can beat a walk in the forest. Here in El Tamaduste, there are only a few trees. The village is mostly built on volcanic soil and is surrounded by dramatic dark lava formations and some small bushes and plants defying the rigid environment. A walk here is far from the softness of green leaves, singing birds, and buzzing insects; it’s a walk in the remains of the inferno that once created the world, but I have slowly learned to appreciate it.
There is a 3.92 km trail here along the coast. Yesterday, my husband and I walked it back and forth. We walked on stones, rocks, gravel, sharp edges, and the thick rubber soles on my shoes were put properly to the test. 🙂
Halfway, we rested a little at the Mirador or the viewpoint of Roque de Las Gaviotas. Gaviotas in Spanish means seagulls, and they are nesting on a giant rock in the sea in front of the Mirador. Seeing a seagull inspecting us from above was funny as we approached as if to check if we were harmless before it returned to the rock.
The path ends at a pebble beach in a narrow bay, where, in clear weather, you can see the islands of La Palma, Tenerife, and La Gomera.
The path is well-built and relatively easy to walk. It’s an excellent initial challenge for people who want to try out the many walking trails of varying difficulties in El Hierro.
