El Cedro is a small village nestled in a beautiful densely wooded valley and is one of the most popular places for short or long treks or picnics.
Apart from tourists, El Cedro is also frequented by locals.
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The El Cedro valley has an intoxicatingly tranquil rural atmosphere. A few village houses, fields and farms appear among the forests.
Hiking trails in El Cedro
The area is a hiking paradise, both for day hikes and for short, less strenuous walks.
The most beautiful trail leads from El Cedro steeply down the valley to the village of Hermigua. It's 3km one way and there are railings along most of the way, but expect a lot of elevation gain.
For a map of the route, see for example this page.
Another popular trail goes about 1.5 km from El Cedro up the valley, but without significant elevation gain, to the small chapel of Ermita de Nuestra Senora Lourdes.
Have a picnic
In the middle of the small village is a meadow with a few tables, ideal for picnics during long journeys across the Gomera.
Take a stroll around the village and head to a local restaurant or just enjoy the very peaceful rural atmosphere.
Accommodation in El Cedro
The valley is a great place to stay if you want to experience the tranquility and mystical atmosphere of a village surrounded by dense forests in the evening and morning.
In El Cedro you can stay in two private apartments:
Please note that there is no shop in El Cedro and only one small restaurant, which closes at 18:00.
How to get there
El Cedro can only be reached on foot or by car. There are no bus routes and the nearest bus stop is in the village of Hermigua, 3.5km away deep in the valley.
The road to El Cedro is very narrow, but it is possible to drive all the way to the village.
Most tourists, however, leave their car in the car park in the recreation area about 1 km from the village. On the way back to the car, however, you have to take into account a large elevation gain.
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