El Hierro (Island)

The clear, deep waters to be found close to the coast make this island ideal for lovers of diving and snorkelling. There are diving centres and schools for beginners and experts in the sport, with organised outings to the best local dive sites.

This is also an excellent place for outdoor sports: paragliding, mountain biking, surfing, caving, hiking, adventure activities... The contrasts are reflected in the island's varied landscape. There are fertile fields and meadows, pine woods, subtropical vegetation and fascinating volcanic areas to be found inland.

El Hierro has the densest concentration of volcanoes of any of the Canary Islands, with more than 800. Some of these are outstanding for their beauty and size.

El Hierro has good air and and sea communications. The airport is just a few kilometres from the island's capital, Valverde, and offers daily flights to and from Tenerife and Gran Canaria. There are also scheduled ferry services to and from Tenerife, sailing out of Puerto de la Estaca. Regarding recent volcanic and seismic activity on the island, according to the Spanish National Geographic Institute, this activity is not dangerous.