Located at a historical point of reference by the old cartography, at the tip of the same name, you will find the Faro de Orchilla, in El Hierro, in the town from El Pinar. This place has old references because since the time of Claudio Ptolemy that placed on this site the Meridian 0. Later also the French placed the zero meridian in this point on 1634. Until 1492 it was thought that in this point began the end of the world and these were the last lands that the expedition commanded by Christopher Columbus spotted before entering the unknown ocean.

The Faro de Orchilla, began to be built in 1924 with stones brought from the municipality of Areucas in Gran Canarias, formed by three constructions: the cistern, the house of the keeper and lantern. The work of the lighthouse was started by Antonio Montesdeoca and aided by the engineer Eloy Campiña and was completed and delivered in 1930. Although it was completed years before, it was not until 1933 when it was turned on For the first time, the navigators began to see the flashes of white light and a steady red light that could be seen from 75 nautical miles.

The Faro de Orchilla is the most important civil construction in El Hierro, surrounded by an extensive volcanic landscape, it is completely built with stone quarry; adjoining the construction you can see a giant tabaiba.

From the lighthouse you can enjoy stunning sunsets, tranquility and peace is what you breathe at this point of the island. Also ideal to see the immensity of the universe in the clear nights, being able to distinguish all the constellations of the cosmos.It is possible to receive a certificate of visit to the Faro de Orchilla in the office of the El Hierro Tourist Board.

Currently the Faro de Orchilla are in disuse and several projects are being studied to revitalize the area.

The Bascos Viewpoint offers privileged views of the coast of the island of El Hierro. Located on the Arenas Blancas Beach, in La Frontera, it is a perfect place to access the semicircle of the crter of the island.
From this enclave you can see the capital of La Frontera but you can also have a spectacular view of much of the Gulf Valley.

It is also possible to have a great view of the village of Sabinosa, which curiously receives this name due to the abundance of junipers in the area. The views show a cleft with a slope of up to 1500 meters and with a width that can reach 15 kilometers. The viewpoint allows not only to see this valley, but, in clear and clear days, allows its visitors to see the island of La Palma, which stands out above the blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

The viewpoint is a circle of rock of volcanic origin delimited by wooden fences and separating it from an imposing precipice. Trees twisted by the wind and lichens of many colors end up giving the place a halo of magic to invite meditation and rest.

Although it is a rugged area. The viewpoint can be reached by a wide piece of land. No doubt this viewpoint offers the best view of the island. You can arrive with the reference of the town of La Frontera, passing through El Sabinal go to the Hermitage of the Kings, from where there is a road and after a few kilometers you reach this impressive location.

Located in Guarazoca, very close to the capital of El Hierro, Valverde, is the Mirador de la Peña, specifically at the eastern end of the Risco de Tibaje. This place is essential to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the whole island.

From El Mirador de la Peña you can have a perfect panorama of the El Gofio valley and see with perspective the brutal landslide that you made millions of years ago way to this part of the island. It is possible to see the enormous dentellada of 15 kilometers wide and between 500 and 700 meters high that to make it more beautiful is covered with lush native vegetation.

At the foot there is a huge volcanic plain with vines and fruit trees that ends where the Atlantic Ocean begins to hit the coast of El Hierro. From the Mirador de la Peña it is also possible to see the virgins Roques de Salmoruno from the places where one of the symbols of the island is found, giant lizards They are only found in El Hierro. The building of the viewpoint is an architectural jewel designed by the Canarian architect Cesar Manrique at the beginning of the 80s.

The famous artist was characterized for creating organic spaces, specifically in the Mirador de la Peña, Manrique, used numerous floors, large windows and masonry ceilings to create a fresh and welcoming atmosphere. The gardens around the building were also designed by the architect and as he usually does in his works he took great care that the entire complex was perfectly integrated into the environment.

The viewpoint itself is also a restaurant where the best of the cuisine of El Hierro is offered, without a doubt one of the most recommended points in the area. In the first decade of 2000 the viewpoint was declared Asset of Cultural Interest.

Located in the municipality of Valverde is the Mirador de las Playas, one of the most spectacular on the island of Hierro. A perfect place to enjoy one of the most incredible views of this minor island of the Canarian archipelago. From here you will feel a curious tingling, the imposing precipice will amaze all visitors who come here.

The Mirador de Las Playas is located 20 minutes from Valverde, this part of the island forms a kind of amphitheater about 4 kilometers in diameter with a slope with 1500 meters of depth.

You can see a beautiful bay with hardly any buildings and of course you can see some beautiful beaches bordered by white by the action of the waves on the coast. The Mirador de la Playas is located in the heart of the Unesco de El Hierro Biosphere Reserve.

Also from Mirador de Las Playas it is possible to see the island of La Gomera and Tenerife and of course the Roque de La Bonanza.

Mirador de las Playas is cataloged as Natural Monument due to the high landscape and geological value and the great biodiversity that can be observed in the area

The Mirador de Jinama is located in the western part of San Andrés in El Hierro, is one of the balconies more privileged to enjoy one of the most incredible views of those that can be admired on the island. From the Jinama viewpoint you can see the Gulf Valley in all its splendor as well as a curious different perspective because the volcanic aridity of La Peña that can be given to the more than 1200 meters in which it is located.

To get to the viewpoint it is necessary to follow the path of Jinama, one of the oldest of El Hierro and that goes as far as The Border. Near the viewpoint you can see a small hermitage erected in honor of the Virgin of Charity and that is at the beginning of this step, in addition you can see the sacred tree of Garoé on the plateau of Nisdafe.

The Mirador de Tanajara offers a wonderful view of the Mar de Las Calmas and the hillside of El Julán and that is topped in the South part by the volcanoes of La Restinga. You could see the strength of the volcanic riff and riff that is culminated in the La Restinga with more than 200 volcanic cones. From this point it was possible to see the volcanic eruptions that were recorded between 2011 and 2012 on the seabed of the hamlet of La Restinga. What also makes this place very special are the spectacular sunsets when the sun sets over the horizon of the sea.

In this part of the island El Pinar there is an area that is dedicated to the cultivation of vines to make the most famous wine of El Hierro, it is Tanajara . The wineries of the same name follow the winemaking tradition that the British farmer John Hill back in the sixteenth century. Tanajara is located in the western region of El Hierro, what makes this part of the island special are the special and unique orographic conditions, steep slopes and volcanic soils at 600 meters above the level of the sea. To these unique elements of the area we must add the special micro-climate that will give the Vijariego Negro and Baboso Negro grape varieties the touch that will make the wine that will be produced special.

It is possible to visit the area and see the situation of the vineyards as well as tasting the fabulous wines that produce this part of the island year after year. Until a few years ago the wines were produced and bottled in the same island, but it has been moved to another island in the Canary archipelago to give greater renown to the production. The wines that are produced have Denominación de Origen de El Hierro.