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.
Canary Islands aims to become aerospace hub
The Canary Islands is betting big on its aerospace sector, already generating 430 million euros in business and 4,600 jobs. Officials believe the industry…
EU extends emissions exemption for inter-island flights to 2035
The European Commission has proposed extending the exemption for the Canary Islands from the European emissions trading scheme until 2035. This move prevents airlines…
Canary Islands property prices surge 18.2% in second quarter
Property prices in the Canary Islands have soared 18.2% year-on-year, well above the national average of 15.2%. With the cost per square metre now…
Saturday: calima and strong winds for the weekend
Calima returns to the islands this weekend, bringing hazy skies and strong gusts of wind. Here’s your island-by-island forecast for Saturday 18 July.
New indicator reveals sea temperature rise around Canary Islands
A new statistical indicator tracking daily average sea temperatures off Spanish coasts has recorded its highest value in the Canary Islands on 7 October…
Emergency backpack: what to pack for a quick evacuation
Civil Protection in the Canary Islands has issued guidance on preparing an emergency backpack for quick evacuations. The kit should include documents, medication, cash,…
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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