From Diary 2. 26/11.
Day 7. In an effort to get some sun, we get a slow start, then
explore the last sights we have along the northern coast. We find
some prickly pears from another species, way more spiny, and we
sample a few for later.
The little twisted
HI-151 leads down to the natural harbour of El Charco Manso,
dominated by a huge basalt arch and some blue ponds A relative new settlement lies on the upper terraces of the coast. When we look over the edge, Pozo de Las Calcosas, a 18th century summer village at the seaside, on a lava shell can be enjoyed.
From
Down again through the
fertile desert, dominated
The next tiny natural
harbour is La Maceta, with some boardwalks along the sea and
the manmade pools. We kind of see it from the parking lot, and head
on. There are no restaurant,
A bit further out west, El Charco Azul with its natural pools and a several basalt arches are found. Here are only two other visitors, but the scenery is amassing. One arch is thin and long, some way out, along a pool. Another is more like a
cave with a blowhole or two within. The third is massive, and offers
a
We head back half a kilometre to a now open restaurant, serving a cheese-board, some delicious spring rolls and a great fried vegetable mix with sesame oil. For once, I get a beer; lemon beer. Tried it, thanks. Once more, we seek
into the heights. This is where Further up the mountain range, the Jinama trail starts. Just like the Mirador de la Pena, the trailhead; Mirador de la Jinama offers a great view down to the northern coast. Additional, It is getting late,
and we head homewards, pass the supermarket. Then I get served a
delicious egg-cake, before the usual work starts. 2 Then further down the
coastal road to Timijraque and its black pebble beach. A huge
hotel dominates the else so empty coast, but they
are
still not open to hungry customers. We just follow
On the other side, Playa de la Arena starts, with large rocks, white waves and slightly green slopes. I do the walk, and once again: Have to give up on a proper photo of the little island with holes in: El Roque de La Bonanza. We
have to head back, as the road terminates Then back for a great lunch in San Andres. I get a huge serving of latish, goat cheese, almonds, walnuts, raisins and a dressing. Back and connect to HI-4 and down to Mirador Las Plays.
As
we have the time and sun, we head all the way down to the southern
most point and La Restiga. This is where the larger harbour
is found, We stop for photos a few times on the way home, and do a stroll along the siesta closed shops in Valverde, despite it is passed 16;30. A
few do have open, and especially Oceanica is a great experience.
Here are endless
Home to re-charge the
co-driver, before filling her with shrimps. Well, that was the plan,
but the restaurant, located halfway in the other end of the island,
don't serve shrimps tonight. We end up with pizzas from around the
corner - way pass nine. |
for swimming. The lava formations along the ponds are pieces of art,
and in the back of a cave, a blowhole works fine. 
It
contain
small sheets made of the local lava rocks, covered with grass roofs.
It is a bit eerie, walking around among them, as here are no one else.
It seems like the huts are the summerhouses of the present day islanders as
well, and here are now water and electricity. A giant statue of a
wizard or alike, appears to be made of bronze, but is cloth, plaster and
paint. 
the water edge,
we follow the lovely HI-10, all the way op to the high ridge and
Mirador de la Pena with the fantastic restaurant. We
did plan to get lunch, but that turns out to be Sundays only. Then
we plan to eat something else, but that turns out to be after 13;00.
Well, we have had coffee, enjoyed the magnificent view, seen the
lizards, and we head off.
by the umbrella-shaped Euphorbia
lamarckii, looking so great. Here are a few farms with vine,
potatoes and alike. Some areas are dominated by pineapple and
bananas, the latter in huge greenhouses. But fare from the numbers
La Palma can match
nor cafe anyway.
window out to the sea and a giant basalt rock. It have several
interesting features, made-up by the classic basalt, six-sided crystals.
the sheep, cows and especially the
quite donkey is found. And this time, we come prepared with
apples and carrots. It is highly appreciated, and so are the padding
- when the carrots are gone. 
this area
have such a lush vegetation. Within long, I have identified five
different ferns and quite some other plants. We follow the rough
rocky trail down the mountain side, and feel the heat, oozing up
from below, when we reach the edge. 
7/11. Day 8.
The day will mainly be spend along the eastern coast. It is a short
drive to Piscinas de La Caleta, with its turquoise ponds - but
manmade in concrete and painted. That make it a short stop,
especially as there are no cafes.
HI-30 along the eastern beach to the
one kilometre tunnel. 
here. We pass through
Isora and Hoya del Horno, then to the truly fantastic
Mirador de Isoa along HI-35. The view is way too big for my
camera, but we get enjoy it anyway. 
It is found a bit into
the awesome pine forests, and more are found around the viewing
platforms. The colourful coastline, way down, the crocket pines,
twisted lava, sparse native vegetation and sun make-up a fantastic
panorama. 
along with a big town - El Hierro standard.
species and cuttings of sea-creatures, a vide range
of meat and loads of vegetables and fruits. All frozen separately,
sold by weight and real
tempting.