Mirador Roque de La Bonanza
Viewpoint on the eastern coast of El Hierro overlooking the Roque de la Bonanza, a striking volcanic sea stack rising off the Las Playas valley.
Mirador Roque de la Bonanza sits on the eastern flank of El Hierro, where the HI-2 road drops towards the Las Playas valley. From the railing the eye falls on the Roque de la Bonanza, a lone volcanic pinnacle rising straight out of the sea that has become one of the island's signature sights.
The setting blends pine woodland, cliff and open ocean, with views sweeping across the bay and the dark-pebble beach far below. It is a favourite of photographers and of travellers exploring the island's eastern slope, though care is needed on the sections of path affected by rockfall.
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Mirador Montaña de La Breña
The Mirador Montaña de La Breña is a viewpoint on the mountain that gives it its name, within the municipality of Breña Baja, on the island of La Palma. It is reached along Calle la Montaña, in the upper part of the municipality, and its whole purpose is the panorama of the surrounding landscape, taken in from the high ground itself. A simple stop to add to an unhurried tour of Breña Baja.
Mirador Montaña de La Breña
The Mirador Montaña de La Breña is a viewpoint on the mountain that gives it its name, within the municipality of Breña Baja, on the island of La Palma. It is reached along Calle la Montaña, in the upper part of the municipality, and its whole purpose is the panorama of the surrounding landscape, taken in from the high ground itself. A simple stop to add to an unhurried tour of Breña Baja.
Mirador Llano de Las Ventas
Mirador Llano de Las Ventas is an astronomical viewpoint in the municipality of Breña Baja, on La Palma, standing at around 1,320 metres and looking out over the island's eastern coast. It is fitted with a marker post that points to the Pole Star, a planisphere for locating the main circumpolar constellations, and several interpretive panels. It belongs to the island network of sixteen astronomical viewpoints.
Mirador Llano de Las Ventas
Mirador Llano de Las Ventas is an astronomical viewpoint in the municipality of Breña Baja, on La Palma, standing at around 1,320 metres and looking out over the island's eastern coast. It is fitted with a marker post that points to the Pole Star, a planisphere for locating the main circumpolar constellations, and several interpretive panels. It belongs to the island network of sixteen astronomical viewpoints.
Mirador de Izcagua
Mirador de Izcagua stands in the El Pinar area of Puntagorda, in the north-west of La Palma, right beside the Mercadillo del Agricultor farmers' market. The website of the La Palma Biosphere Reserve presents it as a set of floating viewpoints: walkways edged with glass railings that reach out over the ravine and give a sensation of flight. It is reached by car from the village centre heading north, along the camino del Pinar.
Mirador de Izcagua
Mirador de Izcagua stands in the El Pinar area of Puntagorda, in the north-west of La Palma, right beside the Mercadillo del Agricultor farmers' market. The website of the La Palma Biosphere Reserve presents it as a set of floating viewpoints: walkways edged with glass railings that reach out over the ravine and give a sensation of flight. It is reached by car from the village centre heading north, along the camino del Pinar.
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