Nearby Escapes
El Hierro
Biosphere Reserve and Geopark
The youngest, westernmost and southernmost island, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2000 and a Geopark since 2014.
Our take
- Remote
- Diving
- Walking
- Address
- El Hierro, the Canary Islands
- Website
- elhierro.travel
About El Hierro
El Hierro is the youngest, westernmost and southernmost of the Canary Islands, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2000 and a Geopark in 2014 (El Hierro tourism). Ferries link it with Tenerife (Fred. Olsen Express).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with El Hierro before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from El Hierro are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Teide National Park133 kmCar or taxi 207 min
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna171 kmCar or taxi 265 min
- Fundación César Manrique444 kmCar or taxi 675 min
- Jameos del Agua460 kmCar or taxi 698 min
Location
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