La Gomera island

La Gomera is the only non-volcanic island of the Canary Islands. Popular destination for a day trip from Tenerife. Almost all tourists come on the ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera and then move up to the Garajonay National Park.

There is nothing special in the capital of the island, except the promenade.










Columbus made his last stop on La Gomera before his famous trip.


Hiking is the main activity on La Gomera. The official website offers the list of all hiking trails. The most interesting ones are on the top of the island.


The island has many different viewpoints, you will see them on the way.




Roque de Agando rock is the symbol of La Gomera.


With the climb, sunny weather can change to a fog.




We visited the island with an overnight stay in Valle Gran Rey. This town is located at the other side of the island, so in the first day we drove over the whole island on one road, and the next day - on the other. There are several apartment-hotels there, in one we stopped (booking.com).


If you have time, you should come here at least for two nights. Quiet, calm, beautiful and few tourists.








In the evening people come on the waterfront to meet the sunset.








Getting there: by ferry from Tenerife and La Palma islands. There are two ferry companies: Fred Olsen (https://www.fredolsen.es) and Naviera Armas (http://www.navieraarmas.com). There is also an airport on La Gomera which has connection to Tenerife-North.