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.
Tuesday: Widespread calima and rising temperatures
A widespread calima descends on the Canary Islands this Tuesday, 31 March. Temperatures are on the rise, particularly in the east and on Tenerife….
Calima to Hit Canaries Before Sunny Easter Weekend
The Canary Islands are set for a summer-like Easter weekend, but first must endure a short, intense episode of calima dust. The Saharan air…
Speed Limits and Fines on Canary Islands Roads Explained
Drivers in the Canary Islands must adhere to strict speed limits on both urban and interurban roads. This guide details the current regulations, from…
Canary Islands Approve €29.8m Crisis Package Amid War Impact
The Canary Islands Government has approved a €29.8 million economic support package to shield residents and businesses from the fallout of the Middle East…
Canary Islands Petrol Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions
Petrol prices in the Canary Islands are climbing rapidly, driven by international conflict and disruptions to global oil shipping. Our updated fuel finder tool,…
Monday: Strong winds, rough seas, and calima arrives
Monday 30 March brings strong winds, rough seas, and the arrival of Saharan dust to the Canary Islands. Gusts over 70 km/h are likely…
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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