Lodging in Frontera

	The name Frontera covers the majority of the communities in El Golfo, but it is also used as another name for the village of Tigaday. Frontera has gained in importance as it has become the centre of prosperous fruit farms. On the coast there are many plantations with irrigation systems, whilst the hillsides are covered with vineyards.
	Interesting places in the village of Frontera: - What draws your attention here is the church of the Virgen de Candelaria whose bell-tower stands, separate from the main building, on a promontory of red volcanic rock In olden times, the bell-rope led straight from the priest's bed. - In Tigaday stands the Town Hall as well as a school, the cultural centre, a clinic, cinema, banks, guest-houses, restaurants and bars. Along the coast of El Golfo you find several natural rock swimming-pools which have been improved by the hand of man to facilitate bathing. Usually they have places to make cooking fires, drinking water is laid on, as well as and rustic benches and tables, so that both locals and holiday-makers alike can enjoy their picnic to the full. - Near Tigaday lies Los Llanillos with its well-tended houses and lovely, flower-filled gardens. The local authorities have surpassed themselves in reconditioning the well-known "Charco Azul". - The northeast end of El Golfo is the area known as "Las Puntas", and the old building standing on the jetty at Punta Grande, which dates from 1884, has been rebuilt to serve as a 2-star hotel. As it only has four rooms, it appears in the Guiness Book of Records as the world's smallest hotel. In the surrounding area there are plenty of flats and houses to rent. - Along with Albarrada and Las Montañetas, Guinea is one of the three villages which dispute the honour of being the oldest settlement on the island; the experts have still not agreed. All of its ancient houses have been restored by the "Cabildo insular" (Local government) and organized in a ecological open-air museum. A series of terraria have been built for the giant lizards where visitors will be able to observe specimens of these rare and timid reptiles without disturbing their natural habitat. - Sabinosa, with its ancient, well-preserved houses in the very purest El Hierro style, is, without doubt, the most picturesque village on the island. Here too, you find an abundance of flowers in all the patios and gardens. - As you descend from Sabinosa towards the coast, you come into Pozo de la Salud, where a spring of medicinal waters arises. They are said to have curative properties, whether drunk or applied externally. Some time ago a spa was built here, but it has yet to be opened. - Another couple of kilometres to the west takes you to the largest of El Hierro's beaches, El Verodal, with red sand and very considerable breakers. Rustic facilities for picnicking and recreation have been built here too.
	- La Dehesa is in fact the whole area of the western end of the island, and where you find several areas of real interest. This is the site of the Ermita ("Hermitage") de los Reyes whose Madonna is carried in procession the length and breadth of the island every four years. - Nearby El Sabinar is worth a visit to wonder at the centuries-old junipers which the strong, ever-constant, northeast winds have bent into the most unimaginable shapes. May we remind you that it is forbidden to take wood from this area. - From Mirador de Bascos you get one of the most impressive panoramic views over El Golfo. - Following the same track to the south and towards the coast, you arrive finally at the Orchilla lighthouse, the most westerly in Europe. 2000 years ago, this point was the end of the known world and for 1700 years was considered to be the point through which Longitude Zero Degrees passed. - The communities of Taibique and Las Casas, lying at the southern limit of the great pine forests, are known jointly as "EI Pinar". The people live from farming. - From the Tanajara viewpoint there is a good view of the village and the whole southern area of the island. At the foot of the hill, there is a pottery for you to visit and Panchillo's private museum. In the village there are several handicraft workshops: woodcarving, basketry and weaving. - Las Playas viewpoint is situated a little to the north of Las Casas and if the sky is clear, being at almost 1000 metres, it offers an impressive view over the whole bay. - The El Morcillo recreational area is right in the heart of the pine forest and has facilities for cooking over open fires (wood is provided), drinking water, rustic benches sod tables, toilets, a children's play area and a football field. - To the south of El Pinar, in the area known as Mar de las Calmas, lies the cove of Tacorón. Here too there are picnic facilities, and its crystal-clear waters beckon you in for a swim at any time of year. Please do not forget that both here, and in all other parts of the island, spear-fishing is absolutely forbidden. - The little fishing village of La Restinga is located at the far southern end of the island and is home to the island's fishing fleet. It has an enormous breakwater which protects the harbour and the village from the tremendous storms which Nature at times unleashes in this pan of the world. There are several restaurants where you can try fresh-caught local fish. Its two diving centres are open all year round. - The cave of Don Justo is worth a visit. Its marvellous formations attract scientists as much as amateur cavers.
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