Set in the Canary archipelago, El Hierro is a destination of wild landscapes ... and lush green forests to crystal-clear ...

El Hierro's population hovers around just ... Getty Images The island is home to natural volcanic rock pools protected from the powerful ocean currents (Credit: Getty Images) During my visit ...

The El Hierro is also known as a diver's paradise thanks to its 40 dive points across the island. And there are lots of natural pools to explore including pool of Charco Azul which is one of the ...

And I crunched over black lava sprinkled with vivid green succulents then swam in a luminous-blue natural rock pool – all with barely another soul in sight. El Hierro's aim was always to grow ...