Cruz de Los Reyes

A place of veneration for locals

Every year thousands of people come to visit this natural wonder. The 1,400 metre-high plain bisected by the Camino de la Virgen walking trail which is famous for a festival, the Descent of the Virgen of the Kings, that takes place during the first Saturday in July once every four years. The Virgin is the patron saint of the island and during the festival an image of the holy figure is moved from a religious sanctuary in La Dehese to Valverde where it remains for a month. Half way along the path people stop for a party in which six of the local towns get together for traditional dance and celebratory family meals on special tablecloths.

Neighbouring summit trails

Cruz de Los Reyes is a place of deep cultural significance for the people of El Hierro, but it is also warmly appreciated by visitors. The vicinity is criss-crossed by a number of interesting trails which are rarely overcrowded. Some paths reach the island’s highest peak, Malpaso.

Height

260 m

Flora interest

Catering

Parking

Trekking routes

Wildlife interest

Frontera

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Do not walk in areas where it is not allowed and respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
Do not light fires outside the permitted areas and be especially careful during the summer months.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).