Speleology El Hierro
Geological excursions into the lava tubes for young and old.
A journey to the center of the earth
For young and old, and for all fitness levels. We'll immerse ourselves in the fantastic underground volcanic world of El Hierro in an exciting, entertaining, and informative way. A unique experience.
Classic cave tour
One of our classic cave tours first takes us on the archaeological trails of the indigenous peoples in the sacred cave of the Bimpape. Then, we'll be amazed by the high ceilings and narrow passages in one of our large lava tubes. The difficulty level is adjusted to our guests' fitness level and mood. Small scientific experiments on the topic of volcanism round out this day. We recommend an age of 3 and up for young cave explorers.
Geobike cave tour
By e-bike to the lighthouse cave. A relaxed ride from the e-bike station in Frontera to the Faro de Orchilla lighthouse cave takes us past some geological wonders, including the island's famous Sabina trees. We visit the window to the sea, the Cueva del Acantilado. We head to the nearby pier for a picnic. Since there's usually a swimming opportunity here, our bathing suits are part of our cave gear today.
Procedure and equipment
A jumpsuit is sometimes part of the equipment, as is a rope. We always have a climbing helmet, headlamp, gloves, flashlight, and knee pads with us. A camera or cell phone for photoshoots is also essential.
We'll ride together in small groups of 2-4 people. Along the way, we'll have a small picnic with bread, cheese, olives, and Canarian mojo sauce.
About us, CD Bajo Tierra
Our association, CD Bajo Tierra (Underground), is the only official cave association on El Hierro. We are a team of cave-loving locals, Herreños, and residents dedicated to the maintenance, surveying, and documentation of El Hierro's lava caves. We have been conducting guided cave tours within this framework for 10 years now.
