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La Gomera

Measuring just 370 km2, La Gomera is the second smallest and hilliest of the Canary Islands, and boasts the best forests anywhere in the archipelago. Its highest point, Garajonay Peak, stands at 1487 m and is situated in the Garajonay National Park. La Gomera is approximately 12 million years old and, like the other Canary Islands, is of volcanic origin. Its last eruption occurred around 2 million years ago.

It is known as ‘Columbus Island’ because it was the last port Christopher Columbus called at to take on supplies before setting sail for the New World in 1492.

The island’s Garajonay National Park, created in 1981, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. It is home to a jewel from the Tertiary Period: the laurel forest. Walking possibilities are plentiful thanks to the Park’s many trails.

Despite its small size, the island possesses unparalleled ecological treasures. Few places in the world can offer such an array of natural riches or such lush vegetation, a relic of the dawn of time and full of endemic species. The landscape is formed by steep-walled ravines, fertile valleys and farmland tilled by man to extract its products. Higher up, the tall mountains act as a barrier to the clouds, which are nudged along by gentle trade winds until they release their moisture drop by drop, creating a unique phenomenon known as ‘horizontal rain’. An authentic rain forest whose trees, some reaching 15 m high and with quirky twisted forms, give the landscape a magical and surprising appearance. Indeed, La Gomera is known as the Magical Island.

The island has hundreds of endemic plant and animal species, including the La Gomera Giant Lizard

Agriculture has traditionally been the mainstay of the local economy. Although La Gomera’s geography does not lend itself to farming, it has been possible to grow crops thanks to the hillside farm terraces and the extensive network of irrigation canals. Farming is small-scale today and consists essentially of small family holdings. The island’s economic development has been geared in recent years to tourism, with hiking, walks and mountain biking the most common activities practised by tourists

La Gomera is divided into six municipalities – Agulo, Alajeró, Hermigua, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Vallehermoso and Valle Gran Rey. It has a current population of approximately 23,000 inhabitants.

Climate

The upper parts of the island receive more rain than the coast, as does the north compared to the south. Temperatures are stable year-round, with the highest recorded in summer. The horizontal rain phenomenon is very important for the Garajonay National Park, where the mist clouds deposit their water and give rise to the dense laurel forest

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Hotel Gran Rey

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38870 Valle Gran Rey

La Gomera, España

Calendar of events

6

enero

Santos Reyes

Valle Gran Rey

20

enero

San Sebastián

San Sebastián de La Gomera

febrero

Carnavales

Valle Gran Rey

24

abril

San Marcos

Agulo

13

junio

San Antonio

Valle Gran Rey

24

junio

San Juan

Valle Gran Rey, Vallehermoso, San Sebastián.

29

junio

San Pedro

Valle Gran Rey, Vallehermoso, San Sebastián, Hermigua, Agulo.

29

junio

San Pedro

Valle Gran Rey, Vallehermoso, San Sebastián, Hermigua, Agulo.

14

julio

Virgen de La Salud

Arure (Valle Gran Rey)

16

julio

Virgen del Carmen

Valle Gran Rey, San Sebastián, Playa de Santiago, Vallehermoso.

25

julio

Santiago Apóstol

Playa de Santiago

15

agosto

Virgen de Candelaria

Chipude (Vallehermoso)

16

agosto

San Salvador

Arure (Valle Gran Rey)

6

septiembre

Fiestas Colombinas

San Sebastián de La Gomera

Virgen del Carmen
Virgen del Carmen
San Pedro

Useful facts

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Garajonay National Park

 

Discover the spell of a Tertiary forest, conserved among water and mist. The park has a wide infrastructure of facilities and services, which include a Visitor Centre, an Information Centre, a wide network of viewpoints, recreational areas and a network of well marked trails, which allow a better understanding to enjoy a truly natural gem of nature.

 

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La Gomera

 

Find out all you need to know to travel to La Gomera. In addition to Garajonay National Park, representing 33.3% of the total area of the island, La Gomera has 16 protected natural areas.

 

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Valle Gran Rey

 

Set in a large ravine that comes from Arure, it was the former capital of the municipality. Valle Gran Rey has become the main tourist area in the island of La Gomera.

 

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Gomera Experience

 

This website helps visitors to discover the authentic La Gomera, with help from their places of lodging, restaurants and activities recommended by Garajonay National Park.

 

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Gastronomy: “Alimentos de La Gomera”

 

While having similar characteristics to the rest of the archipelago, the gastronomy of La Gomera has certain peculiarities that are worth knowing and, above all, tasting.

 

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Public transport in La Gomera: GuaguaGomera

 

The company Guaguagomera is responsible for regular road service to passengers. There are a total of seven lines connecting various villages of the island.

 

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Timah La Gomera

 

Enjoy mountains and sea.

 

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Medical Center in Valle Gran Rey

 

German Medical Center in Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera.

 

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Excursiones Tina

 

Whale Watching and Los Órganos – tremendous basalt pillars of volcanic origin, visible only from the sea.

 

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The Fortaleza Health Center and Fitness Studio

 

The Fortaleza Health Center and Fitness Studio on La Gomera brings together prevention and rehabilitation with pleasure and comfort.

 

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European Charter for Sustainable Tourism

 

The European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas is a practical management tool for ensuring that tourism contributes to a balanced economic, social and environmental development of protected areas in Europe.