City break in La Gomera. Active leisure ideas for La Gomera - attractions, recreation and nightlife

La Gomera offers to fans of beach vacations and active holidays a huge selection of entertainment programs. The coastal area has spacious and well equipped beaches. There are a huge number of sports facilities and centers on the island. Fans of ecotourism are invited to have a scenic walk through the nature reserve. Most of entertainment venues and restaurants are located within resorts; an evening entertainment is as bright as a daily one. Coastal places situated within resorts of La Galera, La Puntilla, La Playa and Vueltas are considered the most beautiful. Vacationers can find several diving schools, playgrounds, and a special play area for children here.

In the evening, cafes and bars on nearby beaches turn into colorful discos, so fun here lasts until the morning. Pier Vueltas remains an attractive place for hiking. You can see beautiful boats mooring here and go to the sea on a white yacht. Cruise ships depart from the pierce every day; anyone can rent a yacht or a boat to take a trip along the island’s coast.

One of the largest resorts on the island is Jardin Tesin. There are lots of restaurants, bars and nightlife on its territory. Sports fans will be able to visit one of tennis courts; there is also an excellent golf course here. The Laurel is a popular sports center; it is located near the beautiful beach of the same name. The sports center is equipped with several swimming pools with sea water, as well as a massage room. Visitors can leave the center at any time and go to the beach for sunbathing. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Among other scenic coastal areas beaches of Tapahuga, Playa del Copper and Chinguarime should be noted. They appeal to those who want to relax in a tranquil and secluded atmosphere. Vallehermoso coast is located in the north-west of the island. It is popular among fans of strolling. Here is one of the most important natural attractions of La Gomera, Los Organos basalt columns. Visually they resemble a huge pipe organ. The column height is 80 meters.

La Gomera also attracts climbing enthusiasts, on the island they can take training courses and experience several peaks under the clear guidance of an instructor. This guarantees excellent impressions for fans of active pastime. The mystical and mysterious Parque Nacional de Garajonay is one of the best places to walk in La Gomera. Ancient trees, many wonderful viewing platforms offering fantastic views (Mirador de Alojera, Mirador Risquillos de Corgo), pristine nature, fresh air - all this attracts hundreds of eco-tourists. Besides, the national park has a beautiful playground where small travelers can frolic as long as they wish. Arranging a picnic can be a perfect end of your day in the park.

Near the town of Valle Gran Rey, one can discover Jardín de Frutas Tropicales - a great place to acquire new knowledge about tropical plants and gain new experience. Even though the tropical garden is quite small, it is more than worthy of a visit. A tour will be especially informative for little tourists who can see how this or that fruit grows - guava, mango, banana, kumquats, papaya, lemons. Besides that, this is a place of extraordinary beauty, so a walk will surely be memorable. However, it will be no less memorable if you take a promenade along Jardin Botanico del Descubrimiento de Vallehermoso and enjoy the scent of beautiful tropical flowers.

Finca Canarias Aloe Vera farm is definitely worth a visit. Here you can learn a lot about how aloe vera is grown, particular attention is paid to the beneficial properties of the plant. On the farm, there is a shop where you can buy aloe vera based products, including cosmetics and foods. Those wishing to swim on the island are offered the beautiful swimming complex Parque Marítimo de Vallehermoso where they can have a great time not only splashing in the water but also enjoying magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean - the swimming center stands right on its shore.

The island also has several excellent places for having a lot of fun at night. These include Bethermann Bar with its cozy atmosphere, Bataplan Club with a wide range of strong drinks and wonderful views of the beach. Cacatua and La Chalana bars are preferred by beer lovers, and if you're a connoisseur of excellent cocktails, you'd probably be happy to spend time in Zumería Cuba Libre. Fans of bars with a warm family atmosphere should be recommended to check out Las Chácaras.