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Discovering La Gomera
The Canary Island of La Gomera has different attractions across an area covering 378km². Visitors to La Gomera enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on an island that offers a variety of beatiful landscapes. Among the most notable areas of significant interest on La Gomera are the natural park of Majona, the monuments of Los Roques, the Ravine of El Cabrito and the special reserve of Puntallana.
The main tourist areas on La Gomera are Valle Gran Rey, in the west and Playa de Santiago, which is located on the south coast.. The small fishing village of Playa de Santiago has a fine beach. In the southwest of La Gomera is the village of Alajeró, which is the location for the Church of El Salvador del Mundo that has a remarkable 12th century woodcarving. Agulo is one of the smallest towns in La Gomera maintaining a charm that is unique in the island.
The small airport in the south of La Gomera was inaugurated in 1999 and offers an alternative for visitors who do not wish to travel even a short distance by sea. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles are widely available to hire at competitive prices and most visitors find that they provide the freedom that is required to fully enjoy the dynamic island of La Gomera.
Travel Advice in La Gomera
La Gomera is the second smallest of the Canary Island’s and is situated 28 kilometres west of Tenerife, off the north African coast. This island combines the beauty of lush forests, breathtaking views and green valleys with a spectacularly steep coastline boasting numerous small bays of fine sand. Visitors will find La Gomera to be a tranquil retreat from the more popular tourist destinations elsewhere in the archipelago.
The landscape of the island is as captivating as it’s history, which has created a rich and varied culture on La Gomera. An enigmatic prehistoric tribal people are believed to have flourished for thousands of years in the region before the arrival of the Europeans in the middle ages. During the 15th century the Spanish conquered La Gomera introducing many of the traditions and customs that are now a dominant feature of the island.
San Sebastián, located on the east coast, is the capital and main port of the island. The capital offers a number of fascinating points of interest including the Church of the Asunción, the fortress remains at Torre del Conde, the Museum Casa de Colón .A wide range of car rentals offer the opportunity to visit island with a car at your choice.
The dominating feature on La Gomera is the Garajonay National Park region where rain forests meet mountains to such a stunning effect UNESCO have declared Garajonay a ‘Property of Humanity.’ The highest peak in the area is the impressive Alto de Garajonay standing at 1487 meters. Located in Garajonay National Park is the largest town on La Gomera, Vallehermoso where visitors can superb beaches.
