Property for sale in El Hierro
Listings in El Hierro, the island in numbers, and the areas to live in, described by someone who has lived here since 2014.
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In brief
On this page you'll find the property for sale in El Hierro published by our agency and by partners on the island, with price, size and number of bedrooms stated. Below the listings are the island's numbers with their source, a picture of what it's like to live in its different areas, and answers to the questions people who want to buy here ask us most often.
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El Hierro in numbers
- Area: 269 km²
- Population: 11,806 (2024)
- Highest point: Pico de Malpaso, 1,500 m
Living in El Hierro
The areas as I see them, Luca, after years on the islands.
El Hierro is the smallest and westernmost of the seven main islands, a biosphere reserve, with the valley of El Golfo open to the ocean, natural lava pools and the seabeds off La Restinga loved by divers. It's a long way from everywhere, and the people who live here consider that its main quality.
Homes are few, often rural, and the market is small: people buy here as a lifestyle choice, not as a tourist investment. Valverde is the capital, up on the plateau, while La Frontera and El Golfo are the milder, more cultivated part of the island.
Numbers and municipalities come from public sources; the rest is my own experience. If an area catches your eye, message me and I'll tell you about it in person.
The areas
- La Frontera (El Golfo, Tigaday)
- Valverde
- El Pinar (La Restinga)
By property type in El Hierro
The other islands
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a home here without being a resident in Spain?
Yes. You can buy without being resident in Spain: you need a NIE (foreigner identification number), a Spanish bank account and a notary for the deed. In the buying guide you'll find the steps and the taxes, with official sources.
What happens if there's no listing on this island right now?
Our archive grows every week, partly thanks to our partner agencies on the islands. And if the right home isn't here today, we look for it for you, including homes that aren't in public listings, free for buyers: tell us what you're looking for with ‘Chat with Inmobilio’ in the ‘Property finder’ box at the end of the listings.
Can you view the property on my behalf?
Yes. If you are not on the island, someone from the agency or our local partner does the viewing, sends you extra photos and video, and gets back to you in English; then it's up to you to decide whether to come and see it in person.
Sources
- Wikidata, Q1036287 (opens in a new tab) accessed on
Tax and legal information here is general guidance, not advice: for your own situation, consult a qualified professional.
See also
- Property for sale in the Canaries
- Businesses for sale
- Buying property in the Canaries: the guide
- The property finder: we find your home
- Selling property in the Canaries: the guide
- Taxes and costs of a property in the Canaries
- Investing in the Canaries
- Moving to the Canaries
- Taking over a business: the guide to traspaso
- Luca's guides
- The islands, one by one
- About us and contact
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