Mocanal on El Hierro: Discover Tradition, Village Character and Coastline

Mocanal is a picturesque village in the north of El Hierro, surrounded by pastures and cultivated fields. The area's agricultural character and traditional architecture can be seen, among other things, in its small streets and squares.

Culture

During the Bajada, held every four years in honour of the island's patron saint, the traditional festival of El Mocanal forms part of the route of the Virgen de los Reyes. The festivities include a Eucharistic celebration in the church of San Pedro Apóstol, followed by a procession through the village's main streets.

The historic church of San Pedro Apóstol in Mocanal is considered a worthwhile excursion destination. The rectangular building has a nave and a sacristy attached to one side. Its wooden roof structure features Mudéjar and Mozarabic influences and is one of the few surviving examples of its kind in El Hierro's architecture.

The handmade carpets produced in Mocanal for Corpus Christi are an annual tradition that attracts numerous visitors.

Landscape and Coast

The upper cliff edge of Pozo de las Calcosas can be reached by car; a short walk leads to the village, offering expansive views of the ocean and the curving coastline.

In the El Mocanal area, Pozo de las Calcosas has a natural swimming pool with calm water. Many of the houses there have old thatched roofs and walls made of volcanic rock.

Geographical Setting

Mocanal is a pass-through destination for travellers driving into or out of the El Golfo Valley through the Los Roquillos Tunnel.

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Other Places on El Hierro

Other places on El Hierro include Frontera, El Pinar De El Hierro, Taibique, Valverde and Sabinosa.

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