The Magnificent Valle Hermoso
If you read the title of this article, you find out the fact that there will be a few details about a certain magnificent Valle Hermoso. The question that probably rises in your mind is ‘’Why magnificent?’’. You have to visit the town whose name can be translated as beautiful valley in order to understand the beautiful, the breathtaking and picturesque location like only a few others in the world. You will find it nestled between the Roque Cano towering volcanic monolith and the surrounding ridges with their steep drops.
Thousands of tourists choose Valle Hermoso as their holiday destination because they are in love with hiking and the town and its surroundings seem to have been especially created for this. If you are one of those who love hiking, don’t hesitate to visit Valle Hermoso!
Attractions in Valle Hermoso
The heart and centre of Valle Hermoso, its focal point is represented by the popular Plaza de Constitucion; the square is not very big, but it is surrounded by attractive bars, by many shops, a petrol station, a medical centre, numerous banks and even a post office. Everything you need is there, in the Plaza de Constitucion. The sea is not very far from here; you can take a 30 minutes’ walk heading north.
This is how you will enjoy a relaxing walk along the city, enjoying its beauties and having as destination the place that offers you spectacular views over the beautiful sea. Lots of tourists decide to climb onto the spectacular Cumbre Chijere ridge: it is a four hour hike that offers you the possibility to enjoy some of the most picturesque views you have ever seen in every direction.
When you reach the top, the landscape that opens in front of your eyes is dominated by a beautiful ochre rock that was eroded in interesting, swirling shapes. You will also have a charming, little chapel up there; once the chapel gets out of your sight, follow the narrow, but beautiful paths that lead you through green woods and make sure you don’t lose the Los Organos cliffs.
Another chapel, other narrow paths and a new dense forest patiently wait to be admired while you start descending the ridge. Reaching Valle Hermoso is not at all difficult: numerous buses leave from San Sebastian, so you will have no problems. A good selection of restaurants, bars and pubs waits for you in Valle Hermoso, as well as an interesting list of things to do, so visit it at least once! It deserves your attention!