El Hierro
El Hierro is the smallest,
southernmost and westernmost island in the Canary Islands archipelago. It
has an area of 268.71 km² and a population of 11,646.It is crossed from west to east by a large, ridge-like range with numerous mountains. The coastal areas consist of rugged terrain, with steep cliffs.
Given these conditions, it is difficult to find sandy beaches; those that do exist are usually coves that are difficult to access. Instead, sea inlets and natural pools are commonly used for swimming and leisure, such as La Maceta in La Frontera, the Pozo de Las Calcosas on the coast of El Mocanal, or Tacorón, near La Restinga.
The highest point is in the centre of the island, at Malpaso Peak, at an altitude of 1,501 metres. Other notable geographical features include the Valle del Golfo, formed following a landslide that dislodged part of the island. Also worth noting are Punta de La Restinga (Spain’s southernmost point) and Punta de la Orchilla (Spain’s westernmost point).
In proportion to its size, it is the island with the largest area of protected natural spaces in the entire archipelago, according to the Canary Islands Network of Protected Natural Areas.
The islets known as Roques de Salmor (Roque Grande and Roque Chico), with an area of 0.03 km², also belong to El Hierro and form a comprehensive nature reserve.
Mirador de Jinama
Lavas volcánicas
El Pinar
Fayal-brezal
El Charco Manso
Sabinas
Los Roques de Salmor
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