Ferries to Valverde Port connections and services
The town of Valverde is the capital of El Hierro and is located in the northeastern part of the island, an amazing and unique place within the Canary Islands archipelago. The port of La Estaca is located in the municipality of Valverde and is the main access by sea to the island, being the only port on the island where passenger ships dock.
Ferries to Valverde are a convenient travel alternative for visitors wishing to explore this island. Valverde is not located directly on the coast, but a few kilometers inland from El Hierro, in an elevated position that affords exceptional views of the steep cliffs below.
The shipping company that operates the ferries to Valverde is the Spanish Naviera Armas, which provides year-round connections to the island of SC de Tenerife. Ferries departing from El Hierro arrive at the port of Los Cristianos and make the crossing in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This route is crucial for the island's residents and local tourism, providing an efficient connection for the transport of passengers and all types of vehicles.
There is a maritime station at the port of La Estaca, with a bar and restrooms. Right at the port is a bus stop, which will take you to the village of Valverde, where you will find all complementary services, such as supermarkets, banks, and stores.
Valverde ferries About Valverde
Valverde is the capital of the island El Hierro. This small island is the wildest of the Canary Islands. Like the other islands in the archipelago, it can be visited year-round due to its location and consistently mild climate. The town of Valverde is about 700 meters above sea level and does not directly overlook the sea.
If you decide to take the ferry to Valverde from Tenerife and explore this peaceful and unspoiled island, don't miss a walk through the old town, among the typical whitewashed houses and beautiful flower gardens, where the narrow alleys offer pleasant and quaint views.
Valverde is nestled in an impressive natural landscape that can be admired from several vantage points. It is also ideal for trekking its steep slopes and typical laurisilva forests. Given its environmental richness, El Hierro has been declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, along with other islands in this beautiful archipelago. El Hierro is also the only island in the world to have achieved complete energy and water autonomy.
How to reach the boardings
Address: Maritime Station Ctra. Puerto Estaca, 10 38910 Puerto de la Estaca, SC de Tenerife
GPS coordinates: 27°47'07.8"N 17°54'11.0"W
Valverde harbor is connected to the island's main road network. A bus stop serves the Valverde port. The airport of El Hierro is located 10 kilometers from the port of Valverde.
