Árbol Garoé
The Indigenous 'rain tree', which harvests water from the mist and was once the source of life for the island's people. There is now an interpretation center.
Garoé is the sacred tree of the Bimbache, the Indigenous people of El Hierro. With no rivers on the island, this ancient laurel tree captures water droplets from mist carried by the trade winds. The water drips into a stone pool beneath the tree, sustaining the island's inhabitants, which is why the tree appears on the island's coat of arms. The original tree was felled by a storm in 1610, and a new tree was planted on the same site in 1949. The site has an interpretation center, the remains of the water pool and trails that tell the legend of El Hierro's 'fog water'. Admission is low-cost. It lies in the hills about 8 km southwest of Valverde. The roads are narrow, so drive slowly.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Valverde
- Mirador de la Peña
- Mirador de Jinama
- Ecomuseo de Guinea & Lagartario
- Charco Manso
- Tamaduste
- Roques de Salmor
- Las Playas & Mirador de Isora