Our tour begins near the hermitage of Ye, along a path that starts on the left.

The first part of the journey is carried out among abandoned crops in artificial sandblasting - topsoil, manure and volcanic sand are added to the badlands to grow vines and prickly pears - these lands were destined for the exploitation of the cochineal, from which the prized purple color of the dresses was extracted. Around us we observe how different fruit trees grow on these abandoned agricultural lands, an example of which we have the fig trees.

The fauna that we can observe in this area are the Eurasian Warbler (Sylvia conspicillata) and the Common Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur), as well as the Cory's Shearwater (Calonctris diomedea) that the Malpaises use to nest. Other species that are present throughout the route are the Moorish hedgehog (Atelerix algirius), the perenquén (Tarentola angustimentalis) or the Haría lizard (Gallotia atlantica), as well as the rabbit (Orictulugus cuniculus)

Then we will go up a small rocky slope surrounded by a vegetation formed by bitter spurges (Euphorbia regis-jubae) and numerous lichens, among which the orchilla (Roccella spp.) stands out. formerly exploited to obtain dye.

Leaving the slope behind, we head towards the crater of the Volcano, where we can see specimens of bejeque (Aeonium lancerottense), navel of Venus (Umbilicius horizontalis), gamonas (Asphodelus aestivus). Going up the walls, the panoramic view that it offers us is spectacular, towards the east we will contemplate the Malpaís de la Corona and the coast, and towards the west Órzola. On the southwestern slopes of the volcano, in the direction of Máguez, we will see one of the best examples of a cistern on the island, with a volume of 900m3 and a shelter or surface for collecting water. of 9600m2.

Around the Volcano, with a bit of luck, we will see specimens of Sardinian Warbler (Sylvia melanocephala), Bluebird (Parus caeruleus) and Kestrel (Falco tinniunculus).

Route