Piscina Natural La Maceta
Volcanic natural pools in the El Golfo valley of El Hierro, with a shallow kids' area and services.
On the coast of the El Golfo valley, La Maceta gathers three natural pools of volcanic origin, one of them shallow and made for children, with parking, showers and a nearby restaurant. Atlantic water flows in among the lava flows and the views of the sea and the El Golfo cliff are magnificent. Check the sea state and avoid days of heavy swell.
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