E-bike vacation package 1: El Pinar
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The e-bike week at El Pinar
Day 1: Arrival and check-in at the accommodation “Casa de dos Lunas”
After traveling individually via Tenerife or Gran Canaria to El Hierro, you will be met at the port or airport by a taxi driver and driven to the pretty accommodation “Casa de dos Lunas” in El Pinar.
In the evening or the next morning, a welcome and orientation meeting about the tour program, handover of the bike and the detailed maps and travel documents. In El Pinar there are several small bars and restaurants, mostly within walking distance. A supermarket is about 15 minutes away. The holiday home is equipped with a full kitchen.
Day 2: Tour of the viewpoints
To get acquainted, this first cycling leg features the beautifully laid-out and breathtaking Miradores (viewpoints) on the program. Stunning views in all directions of the island and a constant change of vegetation. El Hierro is also called “the unknown beauty” or “the forgotten island.” Even today only a few tourists find their way here.
Route: El Pinar - La Llanía and Mirador El Golfo - Mirador de Jinama, Mirador de La Peña - Mirador de Las Pernadas - Mirador de Las Playas – El Pinar.
Length: 58 km; Elevation gain: 1,000 m.
Day 3: To the Old End of the World
Along the southern flank of the island we visit the Ermita Virgen de Los Reyes chapel and pilgrimage site, which houses the island’s patron saint, as well as the unique “slanted trees,” the Sabinas, the juniper species Juniperus turbinata most represented here worldwide. Another highlight of the tour is the descent to the Orchilla Lighthouse with swimming opportunities and a visit to the former zero meridian.
Route: El Pinar - Ermita Virgen de Los Reyes – El Sabinar - Faro de Orchilla - Meridiano Cero - El Pinar.
Length: 60 km; Elevation gain: 1,200 m.
Day 4: Beach excursion with fish dinner
After yesterday’s long tour, today you roll leisurely downhill from the accommodation through the lava fields of El Lajial to the island’s most popular bathing cove, Cala de Tacorón. Then you visit the fishing port La Restinga in the marine protected area and the southernmost point of Spain, “El Salto,” and perhaps enjoy a freshly caught fish in one of the fish restaurants.
In the afternoon, 800 m of ascent back to the Mandeldorf area of El Pinar.
Route: El Pinar - Cala de Tacoron - La Restinga - El Pinar
Length: 35 km; Elevation gain: 1,000 m.
Day 5: The Roof of the Island, Pico Malpaso
The island’s highest point, Pico de Malpaso at 1,501 m, is your goal today. Beforehand, you make a detour to the El Julan Archaeological Interpretation Center to learn about the history of the Bimbachen, the island’s indigenous people. Another highlight of the tour is the “Pino Piloto,” a mighty and unique tree in the pine forest.
Route: El Pinar - El Julan Visitor Center, pine forest - Cruz de los Reyes - Pico Malpaso - La Llania - San Andrés - Mirador de Isora - El Pinar
Length: 35 km; Elevation gain: 800 m.
Day 6: From the High Plain to the East Coast
Not for the faint of heart is the descent from the mountain village Isora to the Timijiraque beach and the Puerto de la Estaca port. The ride rewards you with spectacular views in the “Andes of El Hierro.” At the bottom, enjoy a refreshing swim at one of the two beaches and tasty tapas at the harbor bar. From here you continue to the island’s capital Valverde and the hamlet Tiñor, returning to El Pinar.
Route: El Pinar – Isora – Timijiraque - Puerto de la Estaca – Valverde - Tiñor-San Andrés - El Pinar.
Length: 45 km; Elevation gain: 1,300 m.
Day 7: The crown jewel of the tour
The crown route takes you from El Pinar again via El Julan and past the chapel of the island’s patron saints into the “Pineapple Valley,” El Golfo. You traverse the valley and the island’s “hidden capital” La Frontera and ride up the spectacular mountain road to the enchanted forest La Llanía. From there you enjoy the descent through the mystical beech- and broom shrub forest back to El Pinar, perhaps with a stop at the grill and campsite Hoyo de Morcillo. This tour once again shows the island’s remoteness and its charm.
Route: El Pinar - Mirador El-Julan - Ermita Virgen de Los Reyes - Pozo de la Salud - La Frontera - La Llanía – El Pinar.
Length: 70 km; Elevation gain: 1,850 m.
Prices:
Services: 7 nights at the country house “Casa dos Lunas” in Taibique/El Pinar. The private accommodation is equipped with all the amenities of an active holiday on El Hierro. On the ground floor there is the large living-dining kitchen and a fireplace. On the first floor there is a very cozy bedroom with a rustic wooden ceiling and a spacious bathroom with shower/WC and washing machine. Through the terrace with garden furniture you reach the expansive garden with additional seating and sea views. An extra room with its own entrance and outdoor bathroom can host a 3rd person. Transfers from the port or airport on arrival and departure, informative welcome briefing, information material, and emergency number. E-bike for days 2–7 including helmet and lock.
Bikes: WINORA/Ghost/Haibike with a 500 Wh battery from Yamaha/Bosch. Front and rear lights, luggage rack, saddle bag. The bikes can be stored overnight in the holiday home garage.
Arrival: Daily via Tenerife or Gran Canaria and then by ferry (Naviera Armas or Fred Olsen) or plane (BINTER CANARIAS, several daily from Tenerife North, once daily direct from Gran Canaria).
Not included: meals, entry fees, bus rides, excursions with third-party operators.
Net price: per person: 650 EUR, single-room surcharge: 300 EUR, ferries Tenerife South – El Hierro (per leg and person about 60 EUR). Transfer from Tenerife North airport to the ferry port possible, not included in the price.
Dates: on request
Note: We are happy to advise on travel to El Hierro.
Note: The day tours can be swapped, extended, or shortened.
