Resort, Black sand beach, Valley

Valle Gran Rey is the most touristy area on Gomera, combining a lively beach resort with Gomera's longest beaches, beautiful villages and absolutely breathtaking views of the deep valley from the high surrounding mountains. In addition to beach hiking, Valle Gran Rey is one of the main centres for hiking trails that run along the edges of cliffs up to 900 metres high and through the peaceful landscape of fields and villages on the valley floor.…

City, Lighthouse, Pebble beach, Historic building

With nearly 10,000 inhabitants, San Sebastián de La Gomera is by far the largest and capital city on the island of Gomera. It's a natural gateway for all tourists arriving from Tenerife by ferry, but it's also a nice excursion spot for a few hours if you're staying elsewhere on the island. [btn "Book a hotel in San Sebastián" https://www.booking.com/city/es/san-sebastian-de-la-gomera.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-ssebastian] Sights and…

Mountain, Lookout

Right in the middle of the island and the Garajonay National Park is the highest mountain of La Gomera - Alto de Garajonay. The highest point is 1,487 metres above sea level and, as there are no similarly high hills in its vicinity, there are spectacular views in all directions. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-alto-garajonay] At the top is a circular…

Lookout

Mirador de Abrante is the most visited sight on the island of Gomera. The viewing platform is located on a 600 metre high cliff above the popular tourist village of Agulo on the north coast. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-abrante] Views of the cliffs and Tenerife The Abrante lookout offers incredible and magical views of Gomera's dramatic northern…

Tourist town

On the northern coast, below the 600-metre-high cliffs of the Abrante lookout, in an idyllic landscape of green fields, lies the picturesque village of Agulo. Its unique location, with its beautifully restored colourful houses crammed one on top of the other, has earned Agulo the nickname "the sweetness of Gomera". [btn "Book a hotel in Agulo" https://booking.com/city/es/agulo.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-agulo] What to see and do in…

Valley, Forest, Hiking trail

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. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-el-cedro] The El Cedro valley has an intoxicatingly tranquil rural atmosphere. A few village houses, fields and…

City

The town of Vallehermoso is one of the centres of everyday life on Gomera and, with 3,000 inhabitants, one of the largest municipalities on the island. The town is set in an idyllic landscape under the mountains and has a very nice historical centre. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-vallehermoso] Tourist base and beautiful centre Vallehermoso is also a…

Lookout

Mirador del Morro de Agando is one of the most famous and most beautiful sights on the island of La Gomera. From a small viewing platform located above the tree tops, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Los Roques rock formations, led by the largest rock called Morro del Agando. In the background, the peak of Pico del Teide on the neighbouring island of Tenerife is always visible in good weather. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera…

Lookout

One of the most famous and beautiful viewing terraces is located in the village of Arure in the upper reaches of the Valle Gran Rey. The village of Arure is separated from the views of the west coast by a rocky massif, through which you pass under the aqueduct to the Mirador de El Santo viewpoint. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-arure] From here you'll…

Lookout

Above the village of Igualero, on the southern slopes of the Alto de Garajonay, you will visit one of the most popular viewpoints on the island of Gomera. From here, you can enjoy some of the best views of the iconic Fortaleza rock formation, which resembles a small table mountain. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-igualero] The viewpoint is large and…

Natural formation, Tourist town

Hermigua is a small town located in a picturesque valley full of fields, palm trees and stunning rocks. The centre of the village is literally stuck on the steep slopes and several narrow streets with staircases create beautiful romantic corners. [btn "Book your hotel in Gomera in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-hermigua] Roques Pedro y Petra The main natural attraction for tourists is…

Resort, Black sand beach

Playa de Santiago is a lovely tourist town near the airport on La Gomera's dry southern coast. [btn "Book a hotel in Playa Santiago" https://booking.com/city/es/playa-de-santiago.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-playasantiago] Of the three main beach resorts on the island, Playa Santiago is the quietest and usually the least crowded. The town centre consists of a pretty coastal promenade with a few shops and restaurants and a few narrow…

Valley, Stony Beach, Village

We personally liked the west coast of Gomera the most for its wide steep valleys covered with prickly pears and palm trees and its many small villages. Adding to the monumentality are the dramatic looking rocky cliffs reaching heights of over 800 metres. One of the most beautiful valleys is that of the small village of Alojera. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Church, Lookout, Valley

The small chapel of Guará, also called Ermita de Gerián after the village where it is located, is dedicated to the patron saint of the island - Virgen de Guadelupe. The church was built in the 1960s and stands on a high cliff surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the orphaned part of La Gomera. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-guara] Ethereal views …

Valley, Lookout, Village

Magnificent rock formations like the Lord of the Rings surround a deep and wide valley, at the bottom of which lies the picturesque village of Taguluche. Visit this secluded part of Gomera for breathtaking views of the cliffs and the ocean. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-taguluche] Taguluche is a miniature village with only a few dozen inhabitants, but…

Park

Laguna Grande is a recreational park right in the heart of Garajonay National Park. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-laguna-grande] Stop for a picnic The site of a former volcanic crater has long been overgrown with trees and grass, but the unique conditions have created a beautiful flat meadow where playgrounds, barbecue areas and benches with tables…

Harbour, Coast

At the time of the Industrial Revolution during the 19th century, there was a need to transport agricultural products quickly from the north coast of Gomera to the world. [btn "Book your Gomera hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-pescante] However, because the very rugged coastline had no suitable place to build conventional harbours, special cranes had to be built on several stone…

Stony Beach, Lookout

Caleta beach is one of the most orphaned and easily accessible by car on the north coast of Gomera. It is located near the village of Hermigua and is the perfect place for a half-day hike or a 30-minute detour by car. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-caleta] Swimming and beach facilities The beach itself is mainly suitable for relaxing and sunbathing,…

Lookout

The Punta del Belete viewpoint is one of our most popular. It is easily accessible by car and the view from it is somehow the most characteristic of the whole island. From the viewpoint you can see the deep valley of Valle Gran Rey, steep high cliffs with only sparse vegetation, but just below the viewpoint there are a few fields and a palm grove. In the distance you can see the Atlantic Ocean and, in good weather, the island of El Hierro on…

Natural formation

The Draceana drago tree is one of the symbols of the Canary Islands. The locals really appreciate the trees of this species, so almost every island always cherishes the oldest and largest specimens of Drago. The most famous attraction is undoubtedly the huge Drago Milenario on Tenerife, but La Gomera also has its own carefully tended Drago de Agalán north of Alajeró. The Drago de Agalán is over 400 years old and the largest of its kind on La…

Village, Lookout

The small town of Alajeró is located near Gomera Airport in the southern part of the island and welcomes you with an extremely welcoming atmosphere and beautiful views. This part of Gomera is very dry, so the surrounding hills and valleys are mostly covered with little vegetation. [btn "Book your Gomera hotel in advance" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-pescante] Alajeró boasts a very nicely…

Lookout

The main road connecting San Sebastián and Hermigua runs largely along a long and beautiful valley, at the bottom of which lie the villages of La Laja, El Jorado and El Atajo. And it is from this main road that we think some of the most beautiful views in all of Gomera can be seen. [btn "The 10 best accommodations in Gomera" https://booking.com/region/es/gomera-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gomera-manaderos] The wide valley is bordered…