If you are planning a trip to El Hierro, the second smallest of the Canary Islands, then one of the first things you may be trying to establish is where to stay. Although the island is rather small when you compare it to the much larger Tenerife or Gran Canaria, if you're coming to El Hierro you'll see that the island has many different areas where you could stay, including some remote houses, boasting great views of the Atlantic Ocean.
El Hierro is the second smallest Canary Island and if you plan to visit soon, you may be wondering which area to use as a base for exploring this small paradise. So, where is the best place to stay in El Hierro? Should you split your holiday between several parts of the island or should you stay in just one place?
Every island or the Canaries has its own carnival season and in El Hierro the main event happens in La Frontera, in the area Tigaday, the most commercial part of town.
El Hierro is the smallest of all the Canary Islands, with an area of only 268 km2. This island is also the furthest South and it is the ideal place for people looking to explore and relax in a place far from tourist crowds.