The smallest island in the archipelago – but with a story all its own.
This is where we track the current situation in El Hierro: breaking news, weather updates, tourism developments, cultural events, and the kind of local stories that rarely travel far beyond the island’s shores. Updated every day.
Underwater oases discovered around Canary Islands
Researchers from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography have discovered vibrant ecosystems teeming with life on seamounts around the Canary Islands at depths of up…
Canary Islands inflation hits 3.2% as transport costs soar
The Canary Islands saw its annual inflation rate rise to 3.2% in May 2026, matching the national average for the first time in months….
Canary Islands airports see near-flat passenger numbers in May
Canary Islands airports recorded 4,109,171 passengers in May 2026, virtually the same volume as the same month in 2025. While Gran Canaria and La…
Canarias recibe 371 millones del Plan Estatal de Vivienda 2026-2030
El Ministerio de Vivienda ha aprobado por unanimidad el Plan Estatal de Vivienda 2026-2030, que asigna 371 millones de euros a Canarias. El plan…
Friday: mostly clear skies and rising temperatures
A change in the weather has arrived. Expect mostly clear skies, lighter winds, and a noticeable rise in temperatures this Friday across all the…
Five Canary Islands cheeses triumph at Cincho Cheese Awards 2026
Five cheeses from the Canary Islands have been recognised at this year’s prestigious Cincho Cheese Awards, taking four golds and one silver. The winners…
Latest News from Individual Islands
El Hierro may be the smallest, but every island in the archipelago has something worth following. For news from the others:
- Tenerife News – the latest updates from the archipelago’s largest island
- Gran Canaria News – current information from the third-largest island
- Lanzarote News – breaking news from the island of volcanic landscapes
- Fuerteventura News – updates from the surfer’s paradise
- La Palma News – news from the “Beautiful Island”
- La Gomera News – updates from the island of the whistling language
- El Hierro News – latest news from the smallest island
We keep a close eye on El Hierro every day – from Valverde to La Restinga, from the biosphere reserve to the underwater volcanic fields. Heading to the island or already there?
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