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La Restinga
Living by the sea in El Hierro
18 person has viewed this listing- altitude
- 29 m
- sun per day
- 7 h
- per m² on average
- 1.432 €
- climate comfort
- 52/100
- air quality
- 24 µg/m³
La Restinga, in El Hierro, is characterised by an average of 7,0 sunshine hours a day, 0 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 an appraisal of this specific area. Further down you will also find nearby health, education and retail, plus the municipality population.
Night sky (estimated)
Moderately dark sky
Our own estimate based on the municipality's population, altitude and nearby amenities — not an official satellite measurement.
Area features
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, leeward of the trade winds. The air arrives here after dropping its moisture over 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. It's a mid-sized municipality, big enough to have everyday services sorted (health centre, school, local shops) without the density or traffic of the larger urban areas.
In the immediate surroundings of La Restinga is Museo de las Restingolitas, El mero Pancho, Punto más al sur de Europa and Punta de la Restinga, a useful landmark for getting your bearings before visiting the area.
Within walking distance of the area's centre, a school, 2 supermarkets and 5 restaurants have been found, according to open OpenStreetMap 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, salt-spray is high: it's worth having treated woodwork and fittings, and expecting more façade upkeep than further inland.
With 7 hours of sunshine a day, this is an area made 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.
- It sits 648 m below the average altitude for El Pinar de El Hierro, which shows in the temperature.
Calculated across the 2,719 areas in the catalogue. Updated whenever the data changes.
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 longer, especially in mountainous areas.
What it's like to live in La Restinga
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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):
The figures for La Restinga
Compared with the average for El Hierro.
Comparison across El Hierro
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How to read these figures
Every figure on this page describes what living here is like all year round, not just on holiday. Here is what each one means:
- Sunshine hours
- Average daily sunshine. More sun means more natural light indoors, lower heating bills and better output if you fit solar panels.
- Wind
- The prevailing strength in the area. Light means comfortable terraces and outdoor living all year; strong is excellent for wind sports, but you feel it day to day.
- Salt air
- The influence of the sea. High means more upkeep for façades, windows, railings and vehicles. Low preserves the property better over time.
- Altitude
- The higher you go, the cooler the nights, the drier the air and the less salt. At coastal level temperatures are steadier and milder.
- Fibre optic
- Coverage recorded in the area. Decisive if you work remotely; worth confirming street by street before you sign.
- Reference price
- The official appraised value per m² applied to a reference-sized property. It is a statistical figure for the area so you can compare, NOT the price of any 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
The data updates automatically on a regular basis. Climate and price figures are indicative and meant for comparing areas; they do not 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 high because of the proximity to the sea: protecting metalwork, shutters and vehicles is recommended. sea-salt exposure The altitude of 29 m also affects how much sea breeze reaches the area.
Is there fibre optic in La Restinga?
Yes, fibre optic is recorded in the area. Combined with its 7 hours of sunshine a day, it's 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 costs 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 any specific property.
Are there schools in La Restinga?
The municipality of El Pinar de El Hierro has 1 school. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just for this specific area. The nearest school to the centre of the area is about 195 m away.
Does La Restinga have supermarkets and pharmacies?
The municipality of El Pinar de El Hierro has 2 supermarkets. These are the ones recorded in OpenStreetMap for the whole municipality, not just for 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 below-average sun or wind. The average is 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Is La Restinga in the north or the south of El Hierro?
It's in the southern side, sheltered from the trade winds: sunnier and drier all year round.
Who is La Restinga a good area for?
Families and anyone who wants to live minutes from the beach without giving up everyday amenities.
Can you work remotely in La Restinga?
It's possible: there's fibre-optic coverage in La Restinga, the minimum requirement for working remotely with confidence. With a climate comfort score of 52/100, staying home to work most of the year isn't exactly a hardship either.
What's air quality like in La Restinga?
The most recent reading shows 24 µg/m³ of PM10: air quality good, with no haze in the last recorded reading.
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| Area | Municipality | Altitude | Sun | Wind | €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Gusano | El Pinar de El Hierro | 863 m | 6,0 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| Taibique | El Pinar de El Hierro | 813 m | 6,0 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| Las Casas | El Pinar de El Hierro | 853 m | 6,0 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| El Pinar | El Pinar de El Hierro | 827 m | 6,0 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| Pozo de la Salud | Frontera | 40 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Merese | Frontera | 273 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Los Mocanes | Frontera | 145 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Los Llanillos | Frontera | 239 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Los Corchos | Frontera | 470 m | 6,5 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| Las Toscas | Frontera | 347 m | 6,5 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
Other coastal areas
| Area | Municipality | Altitude | Sun | Wind | €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabinosa | Frontera | 290 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Tejeguate | Frontera | 125 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Tigaday | Frontera | 279 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Triana | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 8 m | 8,0 h | Moderado | 2.251 € |
| Costa Adeje | Adeje | 45 m | 9,0 h | Moderado | 3.728 € |
| Corralejo | La Oliva | 12 m | 9,0 h | Fuerte | 3.214 € |
| Puerto Naos | Los Llanos de Aridane | 20 m | 8,0 h | Suave | 1.432 € |
| Belgara Alta | Frontera | 274 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| Belgara Baja | Frontera | 228 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |
| El Chijo | Frontera | 241 m | 7,0 h | Moderado | 1.432 € |