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 tax revenue hits €3.88bn but spending row erupts
The PSOE has urged the Canary Islands government to rethink its tax policy after 2025 revenue hit €3.88bn, nearly 6% more than 2024. The…
Canary Islands tourism campaign targets summer staycations
The Canary Islands Tourism board has launched a new campaign, ‘Orgullosamente Turisla’, to encourage residents to holiday at home this summer. Last year, this…
Avocado mojo: the new sauce taking the Canary Islands by storm
Jonay Hernández and Joana Pérez have spent years exploring the Canary Islands through food. Now, the creators of Guachinches Modernos have partnered with local…
Canary Islands tourist numbers fall for first time in seven years
Tourist numbers to the Canary Islands dropped by 8.3% in April 2026 compared to last year, marking the first significant fall in seven years….
Wednesday: Strong winds return to the Islands
The trade winds are back with force. Gusts could exceed 80 km/h on the steepest islands, with rough seas between them. Expect cloudy mornings…
Canary Islands unemployment falls below 145,000 for first time since 2007
The Canary Islands recorded its third month of falling unemployment in 2026 this May. The total number of jobless people dropped below 145,000 for…
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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