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El Hierro ("iron" in Spanish) is one of the seven main islands in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, the western part of the archipelago. Santa Cruz de Tenerife province belongs. The capital is Valverde. El Hierro has an area of 268.71 km ². The highest point is the tip of Malpaso, with 1501 m, offers a landscape of great beauty, more than half the natural areas protected by law. The population of the island (not tourists) is 10 753 inhabitants.
Great diversity of landscape, flora and fauna throughout the local fascinates those who decide to visit island and at the same time, they made it to being granted in 2000, the status of a biosphere reserve. It is just so ideal for those who want to spend a holiday in nature. Rocky and steep coast is in total opposition to the beaches that dominate the island.
Most beach has no less than 14 kilometers long. The highest mountain peak, Malpaso, has 1501 m and is located in the middle of the island, surrounded by rich forests and volcanic craters. On the island there are a number of protected areas, including coastal waters near south with it, they make up the nature reserve, Reserva Marina de La Resting "Mar de Las Calmas."
Island of El Hierro was considered, in times long past, as the end of the world. Is the smallest inhabited island of the Canary archipelago. Unlike his sisters, El Hierro has become a tourist attraction. But this is certainly a benefit for the nature of the island, which is an impressive array. You'll find natural ponds, where you can cool off, you will see banana plantations, vineyards and pine forests. El Hierro displays its volcanic origin, so that you meet there rivers of lava cooled, or monumental rocks that are remnants of a volcanic crater. The whole island is under protection of UNESCO, and if you are beautiful and wild nature lovers certainly visit this place will be an unforgettable experience.
El Hierro | El Hierro ("iron" in Spanish) is one of the seven main islands in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, the western part of the archipelago. Santa Cruz de Tenerife province belongs
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