El Hierro is one of the eight Canary Islands, and choosing where to live in El Hierro starts with its climate: sun, wind, altitude and distance from the sea vary from one area to another. We've analysed 51 area in El Hierro. The average reference price in El Hierro is around 1.432 €/m².
The climate and housing in El Hierro: as in the rest of the archipelago, the weather is mild almost all year round, but with some variations. The south tends to have more hours of sunshine and less rain, whilst the north and the mid-altitude areas are greener and cooler. The proximity of the sea brings a breeze, although it also increases salt spray and the maintenance costs of homes. For this reason, before making a decision, it is worth checking the data on sunshine, wind, altitude and salt spray for each area of – and El Hierro not just the price.
Top areas in El Hierro: Huerto de Ingrid, Frontera, El Refugio, El Lunchón. You can also view all the areas in the Canary Islands or the ranking of the sunniest areas.
Living in El Hierro combines outdoor life with the convenience of having services close by: shops, healthcare, schools and leisure vary from area to area, so it's worth comparing them. Whether you're looking to buy or rent, El Hierro has options for very different profiles — families, remote workers and those seeking peace and quiet — all sharing the Atlantic's mild climate for much of the year.
These are areas, not listings.
Each profile shows the climate, surroundings and reference prices of an area — not a specific property for sale. To see real properties, visit the listings archive.
