Los Hervideros, or 'the Boiling Waters', are so-called because at this point of the island the sea hits the cliffs with such force as to make it seem as though it has reached boiling point when the waves rise up and swell into huge mountains of white surf are produced
It is situated on the south west coast of the island between El Golfo and Salinas del Janubio, an impressive man-made landscape that produces large quantities of salt. Beside the saltworks is Playa Janubio, an impressive stretch of beach made up of black, volcanic sand.
It is possible to walk some distance along the cliff edges at Los Hervideros and some brave visitors venture down into the depths of the cliffs where they can stand in natural 'balconies' to view the wonder of the waters, the huge boulders in the sea.
Many of the ancient cliff edges of Los Hervideros are wafer-like because of the layers upon layers of volcanic lava. The cliffs are several feet high but the force of the water still makes an impact when you are standing at the top; the waves hit the water with such rage that the sound alone rattles the senses. The sight of Los Hervideros is another thing altogether and has to be seen to be believed. Los Hervideros can be reached by heading towards Yaiza and then following signs to El Golfo. Los Hervideros is on the left (a small sign shows the way) before you get to El Golfo.