E-bike vacation package 2: Mocanal-La Frontera

Day 3: Today we head to the sunniest east coast, where several “summer villages” are located, popular with locals who spend the hot summer months there. Starting from El Mocanal, descend into the wine village Echedo, then to Valverde, and finally down to the large seawater pool of Tamaduste, where a refreshing swim in the Atlantic is possible year-round. The next stop is the small bathing cove of La Caleta, followed by the beach resort Timijiraque with its small black lava-sand beach. The lightly trafficked coastal road passes the scattered houses of Barranqueras and leads to the Parador hotel, where you can refresh yourself once more. The road ends here. Turn around and return via Valverde to El Mocanal and back to the hotel. (approx. 35 km, 1,100 m ascent)

Day 4: With a precise tour description, you switch accommodations and cycle along a dreamy pass road into the Frontera valley. Start at the hotel, then via Guarazoca and Jarales past pastures up to the 1,230 m high viewpoint Jinama. Continue ascending to Cruz de los Reyes, which has an important function in the island procession held every four years. Afterwards, a relaxed descent via the serpentine road into the fertile Golf Valley and, at the town entrance, check in at the new accommodation. Restaurants are nearby.

(approx. 40 km and 700 m)

Day 5: Today there are two options to choose from.

Short tour: Ride to the other end of the valley via Sabinosa to the island’s only spa hotel, Pozo de la Salud. The building sits spectacularly on a cliff and offers relaxing treatments such as massages for non-hotel guests. Return along the coast road, passing rustic bathing spots and the La Maceta seawater pools. (approx. 25 km and 300 m)

Long tour: Continue from the hotel through lava fields into the uninhabited west of the island, then begin an ascent into the mountains. A steep serpentine road climbs to the imposing juniper trees before turning to Faro de Orchilla. There is also the old embarkation point for the emigrant ships, today a nice swimming spot, and the Meridian Monument. Return again via the spa hotel. (approx. 45 km and 1,100 m)

Day 6: Crown stage or a free day to relax?

A spectacular bike circuit is the climb along the mountain road to Hoya de Morcillo and then on to the area of El Julan, once the main settlement area of the indigenous people and with rock carvings (petroglyphs). An archaeological center can be visited. Next stop is the Ermita de Los Reyes, which houses the island’s patron saint “Virgin de los Reyes” and is a pilgrimage destination for some. From here begins a fantastic descent through the uninhabited western highlands, past the spa hotel Pozo de la Salud and the pineapple fields. Return to the hotel. (approx. 70 km and 1,850 m)

Day 7: This relaxed tour leads to the vineyards of the fertile valley, with many charming views of the sea and the cliff face. El Hierro is the largest pineapple producer in Spain, but the dry or fruity white wines and the earthy red wines are also of very good quality. The valley’s landmark and a good orientation point is the bell tower, which stands separately from the church on a lava hill not far from the hotel. (approx. 32 km and 800 m)