Canary Islands

La Gomera

Dive in its forests

Hiking enthusiasts have kilometres of tracks, some of them running through the Garajonay National Park, with a forestry area unique in the Canary Islands.

Another natural spectacular can be found on the north coast: Los Órganos, basalt columns caused by the slow cooling of lava. Given the landscape, the ancient inhabitants of the island used whistling to communicate from one valley to another, for example. Today, the Gomero whistle is UNESCO World Heritage.

It is essential to try the palm tree honey and almagrote, two of the products most purchased by our passengers before leaving La Gomera. The Isla Colombina airport is located in the town of Alajeró, 34 km from San Sebastián de La Gomera.

Garajonay National Park: with almost a million visitors each year, this is the third most visited park on the islands. With perfect walking trails and spectacular views, it is ideal for all ages.

Agulo: the island's "bonbon" village. Situated on an immense viewpoint, it is surrounded by the green of crops. It is full of cobbled streets and fairy-tale houses that have been restored.

Los Órganos cliff: a natural monument that reminds us of the organs we can see in a cathedral, hence its name.

Los Roques viewpoint: known as the "rock guardians", these five blocks formed by magma rise above San Sebastián and protect the entrance to the Garajonay National Park.

Santa Catalina beach: this beach is the mouth of the Hermigua valley. Known for its coves and black sand, this beach is a marvel to behold and one of the main options for visitors who enjoy outdoor and water activities such as kayaking and surfing.

Gran Rey valley: located in a spectacular ravine that leads to beautiful black sand beaches, this place has become one of the main tourist enclaves of the island. The beauty of its green landscapes full of palm trees contrasts with the small white houses of the municipality. On your way to the town, the Palmarejo viewpoint is well worth a stop. From there you can admire the spectacular scenery of this amazing valley.

Watercress stew: served in dishes made of sabina or holly wood, a unique culinary curiosity.

Cheese: made from raw goat's milk or a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk. Its importance in Gomeran cuisine is reflected in the fact that it is the main ingredient of other products such as curd cakes or almogrote.

Tortas de cuajada: this cake is considered a delicacy by the locals and visitors. It is made with beaten egg, crumbled white cheese from the island, flour and matalahuva.

Gomeran sweets: among the most famous are the torta de bilana, morones, biscuits and rosquetes de vichi.

Palm honey: the queen of Gomeran cuisine and is the result of cooking the sap of the palm tree until it is caramelised. It is ideal for confectionery and as an ingredient for various recipes.

Wine: grape cultivation is very constant on La Gomera, which means that one of the island's biggest businesses is wine, which has obtained the designation of origin "Vinos de la Gomera". Its white wines are outstanding.

This is the second smallest island in the archipelago. It is located in the province of Santa Cruz. On this island we find one of the four national parks located in the Canary Islands, the Garajonay National Park. The island was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2012 with a category of excellence for its marine and terrestrial ecosystem.

The island has a total of 600 kilometres of trails with lush forests with springs and valleys of green palm trees which contrast with the fascinating black sand beaches.

One of the peculiarities of La Gomera is the aboriginal language of the Gomero Whistle, which, as well as being taught in schools, is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.