Travel and logistics
Useful Information
The Canaries, although autonomous, are dependent on the Spanish government. El Hierro is therefore in EUROPE.
The currency is therefore EURO and the IDENTITY CARD or PASSPORT are valid.
The electrical outlets are to European standards (220v).
The official language is SPANISH.
There is ONE HOUR TIME DIFFERENCE with France, Switzerland or Belgium.
There is WIFI in most accommodations and cafes / restaurants on the island.
It is between 20°C and 30°C all year round in La Restinga which is the warmest and most sheltered place on the island. The wind (Alyzé) can blow during the summer (July-August) and cooler temperatures can be reached at altitude and in the humid forest.
FLIGHTS
Canary Islands are really easy to reach, especially from Europe.
In Tenerife
Tenerife North – Tenerife South
Bus N ° 343 departs every hour for a 45-minute drive (around € 10 per person, payment to the driver) OR Rent a car for € 30 that can be left at the other airport!
When you arrive in TENERIFE, two solutions are available to you:
– Domestic flight with BINTER or CANARYFLY (around 40 minutes) from Tenerife NORTH (easy SOUTH-NORTH shuttle)
– Ferry crossing with NAVIERA ARMAS (2h30, about 50 € per person) from Tenerife South (Los Cristianos) at the end of the afternoon. NO FERRY ON SATURDAYS.
Accommodation
In the village of Restinga, there is no hotel (will of the island and its preservation). You have the possibility to rent apartments for rent by agencies
(ex : Booking or AirBnB)or through the dive center.
The apartments on offer are fully equipped (microwave, fridge, utensils …), sheets and towels included, from the simplest to the most pleasant with balcony, terrace and sea view, depending on your budget and the season.
The prices displayed are for example (per night per apartment):
– Apartment 2/3 people, 1 bedroom, with balcony: from €45 per night (+ €10 high season)
– Apartment 3/4 people, 2 bedrooms, with balcony: from €60 per night (+ €10 high season)
Please note: Reservations in high season require advance notice.
BUS, SHUTTLE AND TAXIS: TRANSHIERRO
TAXIS:
Augusto Benitez: +34 696 629 108
Gustavo Carballo: +34 620 637 490
Jose Manuel Gutierrez Moñoz: +34 679 181 551