La Gomera
An island of nature, history and culture.
The main attraction of this volcanic island is its nature.
La Gomera is a magical combination of cliffs sculpted by the sea, wild beaches of black sand, mountains worn by the rains and ancient forests taken from a fantasy book. It was declared in 2011 as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
It is the ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and being in contact with nature. It also has a wide network of trails of different difficulties.
It is also an island of history and culture, giving rise to traditions such as the Silbo gomero, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Places not to be missed
Garajonay National Park, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986, is a laurisilva forest that crowns the island of La Gomera. It is a millenary forest from which moisture-laden clouds cling, leaving behind mists that add mysticism to the forest.
Within the Garajonay National Park is La Laguna Grande, a recreational area in a clearing of the Laurisilva forest, ideal for spending the day surrounded by trees and the singing of trees.
This construction that resembles a medieval castle is located on the coast of Vallehermoso, north of the island.
It is a building of more than 100 years, which was built as a davit for shipping bananas. It has been used as a restaurant, but is currently abandoned and disused.
A 7-meter viewpoint unique on the island, built with glass, gives the feeling that you are floating over the Agulo Valley. On clear days, from here you can also see the island of Tenerife and the Teide.
Located a few meters above the Caserío de Epina, in the municipality of Vallehermoso, are Los Chorros de Epina. A spring with seven pipes from which you can drink. It is a fountain surrounded by mysticism.
One of the most impressive natural monuments on the island is Los Órganos. This volcanic structure more than 200 meters long and 80 meters high is formed by prismatic basaltic columns that obtained that form when cooled. It is only accessible by boat but it is worth it. There are several companies offering visiting services in Valle Gran Rey.
And for the more adventurous we recommend...
Whale watching
The crystal clear waters surrounding La Gomera make these seas a place of life and passage for various cetaceans such as dolphins, whales, whales and whales.
In Casa de Domingo we recommend nature lovers to take advantage of this activity during their stay with Excursiones Tina, also located in Valle Gran Rey. They will not regret and will take some unforgettable memories.
Hiking
The island has multiple well-marked hiking trails.
One of the routes we recommend in Valle Gran Rey is the Barranco de Arure trail. This hike has a low difficulty, with an approximate distance of four kilometers between round trip and an approximate slope of 200 meters (positive on the way, negative on the way back). It starts from the neighborhood of El Guro, a small town in the municipality of Valle Gran Rey, and progresses up the ravine to reach the waterfall of Arure.