El Nilo (Calle de Ruiz de Padrón, 66, 38800 San Sebastián) – this is a modest family run restaurant which serves fresh local grilled fish (such as cuttlefish a la plancha with Gomeran potatoes and home made Mojo), seafood paella, prawns and langoustine. A variety of regional wines is also available.
El Palmar (Calle el Palmar 1, Valle Gran Rey, Borbalan) — the cozy El Palmar is just off the main highway to La Putilla amid orchards and banana plantations. In business for over 25 years, it specializes in creative Canarian cuisine. Try the fried cheese with palm honey, the fish stew or rabbit and – […]
El Pajar la Gomera (Calle de Ruiz Padrón 26, frente Hotel Torre del Conde, San Sebastián) – the ítems served at this modest restaurant in the island’s capital include grilled octopus, seafood paella, rabbit with garlic sauce, grilled black sea bass, and grilled cuttlefish, along with pizzas and tortillas – something for everyone. Its bacalao […]
Colorado (Calle La Noria, 23A, 38870 Playa de la Calera) — is in a quiet location behind the beach promenade in La Playa, next to the hotel Playa Calera. The restaurant in the Valle Gran Rey will enchant you with its stylish Mediterranean ambience, two terraces and a varied menu. The restaurant’s owners offer guests […]
Casa Efigenia / La Montaña Restaurant (Plaza de los Eucaliptos, 38892 Las Hayas) – this family-run restaurant is a favored destination for hikers and other eco-tourists passing through the Valle Gran Rey area. Guests can enjoy first-class salads (with fruit!) and a hearty gofio with spicy mojo. This typical Canarian dish made from roasted corn […]
Caprichos de la Gomera (Paseo Fred Olsen, 38800 San Sebastián) – this restaurant already gets points with visitors, due to its views of San Sebastián’s bay. Its chef (Fabián Mora) is well-regarded by diners throughout the island, and served well-reviewed dishes such as fried eel with gofio aioli, La Gomera Caviar, watercress stew (made with […]
Bistro (Vueltas, Valle Gran Rey) — The Bistro on the main street in Vueltas is a longtime favorite for a leisurely breakfast, which is served until 1:30 pm. It features 12 different types of coffee, 25 different kinds of crepes, free newspapers almost fresh off the press, free Wi-Fi and backgammon boards.
Bar Tasca Parrilla de Carlos (Calle Barranco de Santiago, 38811 San Sebastián) – this is another family-run restaurant in the island’s capital. Dishes served here include: garlic prawns, chicken curry, medallions of pork in port sauce, fish casserole, and chateaubriand, among other specialties. This restaurant gets high marks for its cozy, friendly vibe.
BUS – the local bus service “GuaguaGomera” is one of the few public transportation options that exist on the island. Because of the long distances between certain towns, the fare is determined by how far you’re going (similar to the bus system at Fuerteventura island). There is a total of 8 bus routes. The fares […]
TAXI – along with the local bus service, taxis are another way to getting around in La Gomera (especially in areas that the bus service doesn’t cover). Fares vary, so verify the fare with the driver before boarding a taxi. Here are some taxi companies that exist in La Gomera: Agrupación de Autoturismos Valle Gran […]