La Gomera is the island on the west of the Canary Islands. The total square of the island estimates 369.76 square kilometers. The island is also called the Island of Columbus as this famous person visited it in 1492, when he needed to replenish his food supply to continue his adventure to the lands of the New World. Garajonay peak that is located 1487 meters above the sea level is the tallest spot of the island.
Each of the beautiful beaches of La Gomera is a unique natural landmark. The total length of the coastline of the island is about 90 kilometers. There is a huge amount of quiet and secluded … Open
Amazing romantic island of La Gomera is very popular among fans of relaxation and comfort. Many tourists are attracted to these scenic places not only with numerous landmarks, but also with … Open
Active rest lovers will also find much interesting here as they can try fishing, scuba diving, make a mountain walk on a bicycle and more. Beach rest fans will find wide choice of options in La Gomera – noisy beaches with wide choice of water entertainments, silent solitude beaches in bays, beaches with sand and pebbles, and even rocky and nudist beaches.
In each small town of the picturesque island, there are interesting sights. Most of the historical sites are represented in the capital city - San Sebastian de la Gomera. Many iconic objects of the city are associated with the name of the great traveler Christopher Columbus. For example, here you can see an old church in which the traveler always prayed before heading on another voyage. Still here, is the house where Columbus lived, as well as the Graf Tower, which was built to protect the town in 1447.
In the resort of Valle Gran Rey, travelers will be able to combine walks in picturesque natural places with the study of natural attractions. In the immediate vicinity of this resort, there are several interesting national parks, and directly on its territory you can visit beautiful old churches and stroll through historic streets.
La Gomera Island is very popular among fans of beach holidays and those who prefer to spend their holidays away from the bustle of big cities. Travelers with children like to relax here. … Open
A visit to the town of Vallehermoso, will present many interesting discoveries. Here, travelers will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful banana plantations. The city has preserved many beautiful buildings of colonial times. You can see the mansions of wealthy cultivators and look into old churches that store interesting relics. Once this picturesque town was the capital of a large municipality and here many fine colonial buildings were preserved.
The main feature of national cuisine is the prevalence of classic Spanish dishes. Visitors can taste the most popular national food in the Mango restaurant. It is considered one of the best … Open