Mirador de la Peña
A viewpoint designed by César Manrique, overlooking the El Golfo valley from the top of the cliff.
El Hierro, Spain
El Hierro: airports, things to do and where to stay
El Hierro, the smallest and westernmost of the main Canary Islands, is a Biosphere Reserve and Geopark. It is a quiet destination of cliffs, forests, natural rock pools and some of the best diving waters in Spain.
El Hierro airports
From the airport to central El Hierro
El Hierro airport is about 15 km from central El Hierro.
Transhierro línea 10
Links the airport with Valverde, the capital, several times a day. Times may be adjusted to the flight schedule.
Taxi
Signposted rank outside the terminal. Valverde is a few kilometres up the road.
El Hierro
Things to do in El Hierro
El Sabinar
Junipers twisted by the wind in the west of the island, one of its most iconic landscapes.
Charco Azul
A natural rock pool beneath an arch of volcanic rock on the El Golfo coast.
La Restinga
A fishing village at the southern tip, the base for diving in the Mar de las Calmas Marine Reserve.
Roque de la Bonanza
A volcanic rock rising from the sea by Las Playas on the east coast, one of the island's symbols.
Where to stay in El Hierro
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves El Hierro?
El Hierro is served by El Hierro (VDE).
How far is the airport from central El Hierro?
El Hierro airport is about 15 km from central El Hierro.
How do I get from the airport to central El Hierro?
From El Hierro airport you can take Transhierro línea 10 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in El Hierro?
Highlights of El Hierro include Mirador de la Peña, El Sabinar, Charco Azul, La Restinga, and Roque de la Bonanza.
Photo credits
- Mirador de la Peña: El Coleccionista de Instantes Fotografía & Video, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- El Sabinar: javiersanp, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charco Azul: Areuland, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- La Restinga: Rebexho, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Roque de la Bonanza: Matthias Bethke, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons