Garoé, the Árbol Santo, is one of El Hierro's most distinctive symbols: a sacred tree remembered for condensing trade-wind mist into precious fresh water. The original tree was destroyed centuries ago, but the site near San Andrés still carries the story of how the island's Indigenous Bimbache people understood and used their difficult environment.
The present tree and visitor area are modest, so come for the legend, the landscape, and the sense of place rather than a spectacular monument. It fits naturally into a drive across the island's high, green interior, especially if you are already interested in El Hierro's unusual relationship with water, wind, and self-sufficiency.