At the westernmost point of the Canary Islands sits El Hierro, the smallest island in the group. Not only are the waters around El Hierro a perfect temperature for diving, the stunning shades of turquoise and blue make for a truly stunning diving location.
El Hierro has the smallest population of any of the Canary Islands and more than half of it is given over to a wildlife sanctuary. Though the island itself has plenty of wildlife to see, it is fair to say that the waters surrounding it have even more; a wealth of fish and corals awaits any divers fortunate enough to visit.
Due to the volcanic nature of the Canary Islands there are hundreds of lava formations, steep cliffs and incredible pillow lava to be found under the sea in El Hierro, as well as beautiful black coral. Against this amazing Atlantic backdrop, divers can see many different kinds of tropical fish, including spiny globefish, sea bream and trumpet fish.
In 1996, the local fishermen took action to save the beauty of the flora and fauna of El Hierro. Between La Restinga and Tacorón, at the beach Mar de las Calmas is the 750 hectare Reserva Marina, which became a wide sea reservation. Thanks to those fishermen, many different species of fish have been preserved, giving divers a breathtaking underwater view. The abundance of tropical fish, the beautiful water and the stunning volcanic surroundings make diving in El Hierro a truly unforgettable experience.
