Los Hervideros
Cliffs and sea caves formed where lava flowed into the ocean, with huge waves surging into the caves and churning like boiling water, and a free trail for close-up views.
Los Hervideros (meaning “the boiling place”) are jagged black cliffs formed in the 1730s when lava flowed into the sea and cooled. Over time, waves have eroded many caves and arches, and when big waves come, seawater churns and spouts inside them. Along the coast there is a reddish-brown volcanic gravel trail and several small viewing platforms, where you can walk out above the rocks to watch the spray. Admission is free, and there is a roadside parking area. The rock surfaces are slippery and the waves are fierce, so do not cross the railings. It lies on the LZ-703 coastal road between El Golfo and the salt pans, a few minutes’ drive away.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Salinas de Janubio
- Charco de los Clicos (El Golfo)
- Playa Blanca & Marina Rubicón
- Museo Atlántico
- Timanfaya National Park
- La Geria
- Papagayo Beaches
- Caldera Blanca