Rent a holiday home on El Hierro: peaceful accommodation directly from the owner
A holiday home on El Hierro gives you peace, nature and plenty of space for a relaxing holiday. On this small Canary Island, steep coastlines, green slopes and volcanic landscapes shape the scenery. Add to that clear air, quiet villages and an atmosphere that quickly helps you slow down. If you are looking to get away from everyday life, El Hierro is a great fit. For your holiday, places such as Valverde, Frontera, La Restinga, El Pinar, Sabinosa or Mocanal are worth considering. In the island’s interior, hikers feel right at home, while the coast is more suited to couples or those who prefer a peaceful pace. The island is also pleasant for longer stays. The climate remains mostly mild, so you can travel to El Hierro all year round. The milder months are especially popular for excursions and days by the sea. On El Hierro you will find holiday homes, holiday apartments, fincas and, depending on availability, studios too. Many accommodations are in quiet locations and, depending on where they are, offer sea views or a pool. You book privately and directly with the owner, with personal contact and no portal fees. The accommodations are licensed and described transparently. Take a look below at the suitable holiday rentals and find your holiday home on El Hierro.
Climate in El Hierro through the year
Coastal averages – the north and higher altitudes are cooler and wetter.
October: 26 °C by day, 23 °C sea, 6 h sun – best time for swimming, occasional showers
| Month | JanJ | FebF | MarM | AprA | MayM | JunJ | JulJ | AugA | SeptS | OctOnow | NovN | DecD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 21 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 22 °C | 23 °C | 25 °C | 27 °C | 28 °C | 27 °C | 26 °C | 24 °C | 22 °C |
| Night | 16 °C | 16 °C | 16 °C | 17 °C | 18 °C | 19 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 22 °C | 21 °C | 19 °C | 17 °C |
| Sea | 20 °C | 19 °C | 19 °C | 19 °C | 20 °C | 21 °C | 22 °C | 23 °C | 24 °C | 23 °C | 22 °C | 21 °C |
| Sun / day | 5h | 6h | 6h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 7h | 6h | 5h | 5h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Sunrise | 08:04 | 07:50 | 07:22 | 07:48 | 07:23 | 07:16 | 07:26 | 07:42 | 07:57 | 08:12 | 07:33 | 07:55 |
| Sunset | 18:39 | 19:03 | 19:20 | 20:37 | 20:54 | 21:09 | 21:10 | 20:50 | 20:17 | 19:43 | 18:20 | 18:19 |
Impressions
Holiday properties in El Hierro
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Travel tips for El Hierro
Regions & places for your holiday
El Hierro is small, varied and ideal for a holiday in a holiday home or holiday apartment. The island is divided into peaceful areas with very different characteristics: in the north, green landscapes around Frontera and Valverde attract visitors, while in the south, original coastal villages such as La Restinga impress with sea views and a relaxed atmosphere. Anyone booking a holiday home on El Hierro will find peace, nature and short distances to hiking trails, swimming spots and viewpoints, depending on the location. Small villages in the interior of the island also offer authentic impressions and plenty of privacy. This makes it possible to experience El Hierro in a particularly individual way – directly from the owner and entirely in line with your holiday style.
Activities & sights
El Hierro is ideal for anyone looking for nature, peace and authentic experiences on holiday. Around the island, hiking trails lead through impressive volcanic landscapes, viewpoints offer sweeping sea views, and small villages exude Canarian charm. Anyone booking a holiday apartment or holiday home on El Hierro can discover the island’s highlights flexibly – from swimming in natural pools to walks along the coast. Excursions to the well-known sights and to the quiet places where El Hierro reveals its special atmosphere are especially popular. This makes it easy to combine an active holiday with relaxation in a private holiday home on El Hierro.
Practical tips: Arrival, climate, best time to travel
Anyone booking a holiday home or holiday apartment on El Hierro should plan their journey well in advance, as the smallest of the Canary Islands is not served by flights as frequently as other destinations. Many guests combine the flight with a ferry via Tenerife or Gran Canaria. El Hierro’s climate is mild all year round, but it can vary considerably depending on the location. Along the coast, it is often sunny and pleasant, while at higher altitudes it can be cooler and windier. The best time to travel is usually considered to be the months with stable weather and pleasant temperatures, but a stay is worthwhile even outside this period. Those who travel flexibly will often find peaceful conditions and plenty of nature on El Hierro.