Villages

In the three muncipalities on El Hierro: Valverde, Frontera and El Pinar, we find different villages with significant characteristics. All with the same architectural influence that is typical and traditional on El Hierro, making use of the raw materials. They have a special charm due to their small size, craftsmanship and inhabitants. The people of El Hierro live at a different pace, marked by the tranquillity of the island and the good climate. The villages on El Hierro will welcome you with open arms and perfect hospitality. They are spread out around the island and found mostly near the coast, in spite of Valverde—one of the main cities—being inland. Discover a few or disappear off around the island discovering them all.

Municipality

El Pinar

La Frontera

Valverde

Caserío de Los Llanillos

All along El Golfo Valley, in the north of the island, there are little hamlets every certain distance. One in particular stands out from the rest: Los Llanillos.

De compras en Valverde

One of the advantages of the island of El Hierro is that nothing is mass-produced so shopping on this island is a real luxury.

Echedo

This is a town in the hinterlands of the municipality of Valverde. This compact town is to the North of Valverde on a slope looking over the Atlantic.

El Moncanal

This is the most densely populated small town on the north side of the island. The church dates back to the XVth century and is devoted to St. Peter.

El Pinar

El Pinar is too charming for words. In the south of the island, it is certainly rich in fruit trees, which contrast with the volcanic nature of El Hierro.

La Restinga Village

La Restinga is a fishing village located at the southernmost tip of El Hierro and all of Spain.

Mercadillo de Frontera

There has been a market in Frontera since 2004 but it had a facelift in 2011 when permanent stands were built.

Port of La Estaca

This is a fishing haven of scarce dimensions some 7 kilometres from the city centre. The Port of La Estaca was declared of General Interest in May, 1888.

Pozo de las Calcosas

If you would like an original experience, just go to Pozo de las Calcosas in the north of the island of El Hierro.

Sabinosa Village

This is a village in the municipality of La Frontera, considered the westernmost point in Spain.

Tigaday

This is the most important hub of population in the municipality of Frontera, as well as the main shopping and service area.

Tiñor

The smallest village on the island of El Hierro is Tiñor, located in the northeast.

Valverde

It is the only municipality on the island that is not next to the sea and it is located in the northeast.