Top sigths of Spain
The city of Seville is a very interesting place from a historic point of view. The city is also rich in numerous historic and cultural landmarks. Santa Maria Cathedral is worth a separate mention. The cathedral is a beautiful example of architecture of the 15th century. Construction of the sanctuary started in 1402 and lasted almost a hundred years. The decoration of the facade and creation of frescoes inside the church took the majority of time. Travelers are welcome to see the result of such hard work. In the cathedral they will see beautiful statues, grandiose main altar and the Royal Chapel decorated with gilding and elegant drawings. The cathedral is built on a site of an ancient mosque, and it's still possible to see the remains of the original building. It's a small square named Orange Yard, which is surrounded by a big park and is perfect for walks on a hot day. … OpenChapters of the guide to El Hierro Island
Best beaches
The quietest and the most secluded places on the island are resort towns of La Caleta and Timihirake featuring gorgeous private coves and bays. All of them are fully protected from the wind and surrounded by amazing scenery, so travelers can successfully combine rest at the coast with scenic walks. The town of La Restinga is popular among fans of water sports and scuba diving; this is where the sports and diving … Open
Travel guide to El Hierro Island
Playa de Arena Beach is equally popular with locals and guests of the city. This sandy beach has a well-developed infrastructure, and there are several charming restaurants and cafes in its territory. Playa del Verodal is usually referred to as the most beautiful beach on the island. It has amazing gold colored sand, but it is not that simple to reach the beach. Boat is the best way to get there, so there are … Open
Top hotels with reviews
Las Casas can boast the attractive hotel Casa los Abuelos set in a completely renovated stone building of the 19th century. This small hotel can accommodate three guests. The place is decorated following the most vibrant national traditions. On all sides it’s surrounded by fantastically beautiful fruit woods and vineyards, so a walk there will give a lot of impressions. It would be difficult to find more … Open
El Hierro Island sightseeing
Hikers should definitely go to the Cape Orchilla which is a layer of lava. This is where the old lighthouse, the most westerly lighthouse in Spain, is situated. More recently, Cape Orchilla has been literally believed to be the end of the world, there was held the prime meridian. The town of El Pinar is ideal to learn about the culture and traditions of the indigenous population. There is a lot of interesting craft … Open