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.
Wednesday: warmer weather across the Islands
It’s a sunnier, warmer Wednesday across the Canary Islands. Temperatures are on the rise with light winds and calm ocean conditions. Check the full…
Canary Islands wine: A heritage of love and patience
Discover the rich wine heritage of the Canary Islands, from centuries-old vineyards mentioned by Shakespeare to modern-day recognition. Winemaker Carmen Gloria Ferrera shares her…
Beach closures in Canary Islands signal sewage crisis
The Canarian Foundation has warned that beach closures due to faecal contamination in the Canary Islands are no longer isolated incidents but signs of…
Canary Islands airports see slight passenger dip in first half of 2026
The Canary Islands airports recorded 26.8 million passengers in the first half of 2026, a 0.7% decrease compared to the same period last year….
Tuesday: stable weather and rising temperatures
Tuesday brings stable, rain-free weather across the Canary Islands. Expect mostly clear skies, light breezes, and a calm Atlantic. Temperatures are on the rise,…
Three earthquakes recorded in Canary Islands this weekend
Three seismic movements were registered in the Canary Islands over the past few hours, two off the coast of Fuerteventura and one on the…
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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