What does it cost, and what is life like, in La Restinga?

from 121.703 €

rent 456 €/month

Average reference price per m², estimated from official data for MIVAU. This is a statistical figure for the area, not the price of a specific property for sale. How it is calculated →

2.042 inhabitants · El Pinar de El Hierro

29 m

altitude

7 h

sun per day

Climate comfort

52 /100

Good

Coast

Area El Pinar de El Hierro

La Restinga

Living by the sea in El Hierro

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altitude: 29 m
sun per day: 7 h
per m² on average: 1.432 €
climate comfort: 52/100
air quality: 39 µg/m³

La Restinga, in El Hierro, is characterised by an average of 7,0 sunshine hours a day, moderado wind, an altitude of 29 m, a climate comfort score of 52/100. Anyone looking to buy will find prices close to 121.703 €. Figure estimated from the minimum values published by MIVAU; indicative, not a valuation for this specific area. Further down you'll also see nearby healthcare, education and shops, as well as the municipality's population.

Night sky (estimated)

Moderately dark sky

Bortle ~5

Our own estimate based on the municipality's population, altitude and nearby amenities — not an official satellite measurement.

Area features

Altitude

29 m

Sunshine hours

7.0 h/day

Wind

Moderado

Salt air

Alto

Fibre optic

Yes

Island side

Sur

Reference property

~85 m²

Description

La Restinga is a family-friendly coastal town in the municipality of El Pinar de El Hierro, on the island of El Hierro.

The area gets an average of 7 hours of sunshine a day. Wind is moderate — noticeable, but never disruptive. Sea-salt exposure is high given the proximity to the ocean, so slightly more maintenance is worth budgeting for.

Fibre-optic broadband is already confirmed here, a real plus for remote workers.

For El Pinar de El Hierro we use a reference of €1.432/m², based on official Spanish government valuation data (MIVAU). For a typical home in the area, that works out to around €121.703 to buy, or roughly €456/month to rent.

Close to La Restinga you'll find Museo de las Restingolitas, El mero Pancho, Punto más al sur de Europa — real reference points, not vague claims.

These are the real numbers behind La Restinga — the rest comes down to seeing the place for yourself.

What it's like to live in La Restinga

La Restinga lies on the southern slope of El Hierro, in the lee of the trade winds. Air arrives here after already shedding its moisture in the north of the island, and it shows: fewer clouds, less rain and considerably more hours of clear sunshine than on the opposite side, with a drier landscape. The average of 7,0 hours of daily sunshine is a direct consequence of that position, not a quirk of the local microclimate.

La Restinga belongs to the municipality of El Pinar de El Hierro, which has 2.042 residents across its whole area. This is a medium-sized municipality, large enough to have everyday amenities covered (health centre, school, local shops) without the density or traffic of the bigger urban areas.

In the immediate surroundings of La Restinga are Museo de las Restingolitas, El mero Pancho, Punto más al sur de Europa and Punta de la Restinga: specific points worth exploring before deciding, because just a few minutes away the atmosphere and noise can change completely.

Within 3 km, a school, 2 supermarkets and 5 restaurants have been located, according to OpenStreetMap open data. This is an indicative and always conservative count: it reflects what's been mapped, which in smaller towns tends to fall short of what's actually there.

La Restinga compared with its surroundings

Being right by the sea means sea-salt exposure is high: it's worth choosing treated woodwork and fittings, and budgeting for more façade upkeep than further inland.

With 7 hours of sunshine a day, this is an area built for living outdoors for much of the year.

For hours of sunshine, it ranks 1 out of 5 among the areas of El Pinar de El Hierro.For hours of sunshine it ranks 1 out of 5 among the areas of El Pinar de El Hierro.
It sits 648 m below the average altitude of El Pinar de El Hierro, which shows in the temperature.

Calculated across the 2,719 areas in the catalogue. Updated whenever the data changes.

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El Ministerio no publica serie trimestral de El Pinar de El Hierro, así que esta evolución es la de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Sirve como tendencia del mercado, no como precio de la zona.

1T 2026

2.265 €/m²

En un año

+15,7 %

En cinco años

+59,7 %

Máximo histórico

2.265 €

1T 2026

2T 2011 1T 2026

Valor tasado de vivienda libre publicado por el Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana. Serie trimestral de 1T 1995 a 1T 2026; el gráfico muestra los últimos 15 años. El valor tasado es una referencia de tasación, no el precio de cierre de una operación concreta.

The climate of La Restinga month by month

The warmest month is Aug (average high of 29.4°C) and the mildest is Jan (21.7°C). It rains around 33 days a year, with 192 mm accumulated.

Temperatures and rainfall month by month in La Restinga
Month	Max.	Min.	Sun/day	Mar	Rainy days
Jan	21.7°	16.5°	9.8 h	21.5°	4
Feb	21.9°	15.9°	10.7 h	20.8°	3
Mar	22.6°	16.3°	11.1 h	20.6°	4
Apr	23.8°	17.1°	12 h	21°	3
May	24.5°	18.1°	12.7 h	21.6°	3
Jun	26.1°	19.5°	13 h	22.4°	2
Jul	28.2°	20.9°	12.8 h	23.6°	0
Aug	29.4°	21.7°	12.1 h	24.2°	1
Sep	27.7°	21.4°	11.4 h	24.3°	3
Oct	27.3°	20.9°	10.6 h	24.2°	2
Nov	25.3°	19.2°	9.5 h	23.2°	3
Dec	22.7°	17.2°	9.6 h	21.6°	5

Averages calculated from the ERA5 climate reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for the period 2021-2025. Temperature is adjusted for the area's altitude; rainfall comes from a regional grid cell, so areas very close together share the same value.

How far away it is

21,3 km

Airport · El Hierro

19,4 km

Island capital · Valverde

Straight-line distances from the centre of the area; road distances are greater, especially in mountainous areas.

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Surroundings and local life

Points of interest and local life around La Restinga:

Museo de las Restingolitas
El mero Pancho
Punto más al sur de Europa
Punta de la Restinga

Nearby amenities

El Pinar de El Hierro has a population of 2.042.

Amenities within 3 km of La Restinga (OpenStreetMap data):

Supermarkets · 116 m

Schools · 195 m

Restaurants · 30 m

Coast

Indicative sale price

121.703 €

Reference rent

456 €/month

1.432 €/m² on average in El Pinar de El Hierro. Reference derived from official MIVAU data.

Where does this price come from?

What it is. The official assessed value per square metre published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU), applied to a property of typical size. This is a statistical average for the area.

Accuracy for this area. Estimated: this municipality has no figure of its own in the official statistics, so it's calculated from its island's average. Take it as an order of magnitude.

About the rent. This isn't a measured figure: it's derived from the sale price by applying a reference yield of 4.5% a year. It's useful for comparing areas, not for setting a rent.

How often it updates. MIVAU publishes this statistic every quarter. The current data corresponds to the first quarter of 2026.

What it is good for. To compare areas against each other on the same basis and get a sense of price levels before looking at specific properties.

What it is NOT good for. This is not a valuation, not the price of any specific property, and it doesn't replace a visit or professional advice. Real prices are found in the listings.

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Right now in La Restinga

26° feels like 28°

Partly cloudy

Wind 19 km/h UV 0 Sea 24° Light calima (PM10 39)

Data: Open-Meteo · updated every few hours

Climate comfort index

52/100

Good

Sunlight today

Sunrise 06:54 Sunset 19:23 12h 29m of daylight

The figures for La Restinga

Compared with the average for El Hierro.

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right now

Sunshine hours per day 7,0 h

Average for El Hierro: 6,6 h

Altitude 29 m

Average for El Hierro: 457 m

Average price 1.432 €/m²

Average for El Hierro: 1.432 €/m²

La Restinga in the El Hierro ranking

The areas immediately above and below, which are the real alternatives to this one.

By hours of sun · ranked 20 of 51

By price (€/m²) · ranked 7 of 51

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How to read these figures

Every figure in this profile describes what it's like to live here all year round, not just on holiday. Here's what each one means:

Sunshine hours: Average daily sunshine. More sun means more natural light indoors, lower heating costs, and better output if you install solar panels.
Wind: The prevailing intensity in the area. Gentle means comfortable terraces and outdoor spaces all year round; strong is excellent for wind sports, but it's felt in day-to-day life.
Salt air: The sea's influence. High means more upkeep for façades, windows, railings and vehicles. Low means the property holds up better in the long run.
Altitude: The higher up, the cooler the nights, the drier the air and the less sea salt. At coastal level, temperatures are more stable and mild.
Fibre optic: Coverage recorded in the area. Crucial if you work remotely; it's worth confirming street by street before signing anything.
Reference price: Official assessed value per m² applied to a typical property. This is a statistical figure for the area for comparison purposes, NOT the price of a specific property.

Where the data comes from

Reference prices: Spanish Ministry of Housing (MIVAU), appraised value Q1 2026 updated quarterly
Current temperature: Open-Meteo, using data from the European Copernicus programme updated every 6 hours
Calima (PM10): Open-Meteo, air quality from Copernicus updated every 3 hours
Amenities, points of interest and map: OpenStreetMap and its contributors updated monthly
Municipality population: Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) updated monthly

Data is updated automatically on a regular basis. Climate and price figures are indicative and useful for comparing areas with each other; they don't replace a valuation or a visit.

Questions about La Restinga

Is it windy in La Restinga?

The recorded wind pattern here is moderado. In other words, it blows moderately: noticeable but pleasant — it cools without bothering you.

Is there much salt air in La Restinga?

The sea's influence here translates into sea-salt exposure that is high due to proximity to the sea: it's advisable to protect metalwork, shutters and vehicles. The altitude of 29 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches here.

Is there fibre optic in La Restinga?

Yes, fibre broadband is recorded in the area. Combined with its 7 hours of sunshine a day, this is a point in favour of working remotely from here.

How much does it cost to live in La Restinga?

Taking the official MIVAU statistics (Q1 2026), buying a typical property comes to around 121.703 € and the reference monthly rent is around 456 €/month. The area's average price is 1.432 €/m². These are statistical averages for comparing areas, not the price of a specific property.

Are there schools in La Restinga?

In the municipality of El Pinar de El Hierro there are 1 school. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest school to the centre of the area is about 195 m away.

Does La Restinga have supermarkets and pharmacies?

In the municipality of El Pinar de El Hierro there are 2 supermarkets. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just this specific area. The nearest supermarket to the centre of the area is about 116 m away.

How high is La Restinga?

At around 29 metres above sea level, practically at coastal level.

What's the climate like in La Restinga?

Combining sun and wind into a single figure, its climate comfort score is 52/100, in other words, demanding, with sun or wind below average. The average is 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Is La Restinga in the north or south of El Hierro?

It's in the southern slope, sheltered from the trade winds: sunnier and drier all year round.

Who is La Restinga a good fit for?

Families and those who want to live minutes from the beach without giving up everyday amenities.

Can you work remotely from La Restinga?

You can: there's fibre broadband coverage in La Restinga, the minimum requirement for reliable remote working. With a climate comfort score of 52/100, staying in to work from home isn't much of a burden for most of the year either.

What's the air quality like in La Restinga?

The most recent reading shows 39 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality with light calima in the last recorded reading.

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