The island of El Hierro is the youngest, smallest, most western and most southern of the Canary Islands. It was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2000 and a Geopark in 2014. An island with barely 10,000 inhabitants, making it also the least populated of the Canary Islands.
The island of El Hierro is also known in Spanish as the “Meridian Island” because it was considered the westernmost point of the known world for many centuries. The astronomer and astrologist Ptolemy was attributed with having located the prime meridian at Punta de Orchilla, until it was moved to its current location of Greenwhich in 1884.
This geographical location, this orography and this sparse population make the island of El Hierro a magical place. A unique journey – ideal for finding yourself ❤️
🌅 Swin in a natural swimming pool: All you have to do to sense the strength and force of the Atlantic Ocean is step into any of the natural pools on El Hierro. Little areas to swim in without worrying about currents. A unique and unforgettable experience surrounded by crystal-clear water in the midst of an almost virgin setting.
🌸 Enjoy the nature: El Hierro—located in the southernmost part of Europe—is home to the wildest nature and the most unique scenery. An island that is a World Biosphere Reserve largely made up of protected areas. Here you can see El Hierro flora and fauna so close it will amaze you.
🐬 Dive in La Restinga: The crystal-clear waters of El Hierro allow you to dive in beautiful underwater scenery brimming with life. Diving in these paradisiacal waters, you could come across Mediterranean parrotfish, tunas, groupers or barracudas and even, depending on the time of year, dolphins, manta rays, whales or sharks.