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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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.…

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…

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 …

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…