A few days ago, I had an exciting moment on a trip to my favorite Canary Island, El Hierro. When we arrived, it felt like home. Maybe we will end up here one day, and here are some of the reasons why.
I wrote a little about El Hierro during the three months we spent there in 2017. My husband and I got a very good feeling for the small volcanic island off the coast of Africa.
On a recent 4-day stay, we explored La Frontera, the second-largest community on the island. The mountains, forests, rugged coast, and friendly people gave me a deeper perspective on the place. Although it is isolated, it must still be a blessing to live in surroundings like these. However, there are few job opportunities for young people, and the population is getting older. My hope for the future is that the local government’s efforts to create the “greenest” eco-friendly society on earth will provide enough jobs for the younger generation.
We flew over from Tenerife via CanaryFly, one of the most punctual airlines in the world, and it lived up to its reputation. We rented a car at the airport and drove 26 km to La Frontera. We had already booked a room at Pension El Guanche, where the owner, Mariela, was waiting for us at the entrance with the key. The building is located in the center of town, and the staff is very friendly in the typical Latin American way that is prevalent here.
© Photos by Eldar Einarson
