DO El Hierro

Submitted by John on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 9:57am

Geography

Southwest of the island of La Palma, DO El Hierro covers the westernmost island of the Canary Islands – El Hierro.

Climate

Fairly steady, mild and dry climate, with more rainfall in the higher elevations.

The wet, summer winds – the Alisios – race through the northwest section of the island.

Average temperature: 64F-83F.

Average rainfall: Roughly 4-21 inches.