Port of La Estaca
Ferry port for Valverde, Spain
La Estaca, on El Hierro’s east coast below the capital Valverde, is the island’s ferry port. Fast ferries sail to Los Cristianos in Tenerife in about 2h 20m.
Ferries from Port of La Estaca
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agaete | 3h 40m sailing, plus the connection in Tenerife | Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
| Los Cristianos (Tenerife) | About 2h 20m | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas), Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of La Estaca
- Los Cristianos (Tenerife) → El Hierro
Daily departures; schedules vary by season and day of week
Source: Baleària Canarias and Fred. Olsen Express route pages, checked 2026-09-29
- Agaete → El Hierro
Up to 5 departures a day, connecting in Tenerife
Source: Fred. Olsen Express Gran Canaria – El Hierro route page, checked 2026-10-27
Ferry Operators at Port of La Estaca
Passenger terminal: Ctra. Puerto Estaca, 38910 Valverde, El Hierro
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Fred. Olsen Express has a sales office and boarding point at the port
Sources: fredolsen.es · baleariacanarias.com · fredolsen.es · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port of La Estaca
Los Cristianos (Tenerife) → El Hierro
Crossing: About 2h 20m · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas), Fred. Olsen Express
Agaete → El Hierro
Crossing: 3h 40m sailing, plus the connection in Tenerife · Fred. Olsen Express
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of La Estaca.