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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…