GETTING THERE

Spain’s borders have been gradually reopening since July 1. Each area of the country is able to vary the local restrictions, so always check the latest information for the Canary Islands before booking your trip.

Spain is not currently quarantining international visitors but you will need to complete a health questionnaire and expect your temperature to be taken. Masks are compulsory at the airport and on your flight.

Various airlines will be flying from the UK to the Canary Islands this summer. Routes include Ryanair from Stanstead and Manchester to Tenerife, plus Luton to Tenerife and Gran Canaria planned from August. TUI is also flying from Gatwick and Manchester to Tenerife, as well as from Luton later in July. Jet2 and Easyjet are also planning to fly from UK destinations to Tenerife and Gran Canaria this month.

Binter Canarias (bintercanarias.com) is currently flying between El Hierro and other Canary Islands, including Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

The regular ferry from Los Cristianos in Tenerife to Valverde in El Hierro takes around two hours 45 minutes, operated by Naviera Armas (navieraarmas. com/en)

Rooms at Hotel Puntagrande cost from around £245. (hotelpuntagrande. com)

For more information, including accommodation, as well as hiking routes and diving spots, visit elhierro.travel/en

Views from the boardwalk to the sea at Punta Grande and through the trees and clouds down to El Golfo, while one of El Hierro’s endangered giant lizards observes from a rock