Garajonay National Park (38830 La Palmita) – this densely forested site (located in the central & northern parts of the island) is home to numerous plant species that are largely under threat of extinction. The 40 square kilometer forest (which is the highest point on the island – going up to 1,487 meters in height) […]
Fortaleza de Chipude (Chipude, Vallehermoso) — this table-shaped summit (1,240 meters in height), which can only be accessed by a narrow path that exists between the rocks, was used as a refuge for the islanders in previous times. It is located toward the center of the island (within the vicinity of the village of Chipude, […]
Chorros de Epina – this site is a fountain consisting of seven wood briar pipes that emanate spring water. According to local legend, its water has healing properties. In previous times, wealthy families from Vallehermoso province would send their servants to Epina to draw water from this fountain, To confirm that the water they received […]
Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes (Garojonay National Park, 38830 La Palmita) — the white Chapel of Lourdes and its tiny delicate bell is found in the middle of the dense El Cedro forest along the most emblematic footpath of Garajonay National Park: the walk through the El Cedro Forest. To get to this must-see […]
Casa de la Miel de Palma (Caserio Aldama 80, 38852 Alojera) – this museum shows the variety of products that can be made strictly from palm trees: From the trunk, they make beehives and trays for the animals. From the palm leaves, they make mats, baskets and also roofs for houses. And the best part… […]
Casa de la Aduana (Plaza de la Constitución, Calle de Medio, 38800 San Sebastián) – this one-time customs house is connected to Christopher Columbus’s first stay in La Gomera before his first voyage to the Americas. The well within this property once contained water that he drew from and took to the Americas, and blessed […]
Casa de Colón (Calle Real, 56, 38800 San Sebastián) – this is a medieval house that’s built around a courtyard. There’s a permanent exhibit of pre-Columbian sculptures (mainly from Ecuadorian & Peruvian indigenous groups). Local legend said that Christopher Columbus once lived here, before his first voyage to the Americas (although there’s no proof of […]
Archaeological Museum of La Gomera (Casa de los Echeverrías, Calle Torres Padilla 6, 38800 San Sebastián) – this museum, known locally as MAG, is housed in a typical Canary Island building near La Asunción Church Square (a 17th century building that was a former residence of the 18th century Basque native Don Miguel de Echeverría, […]
Rallye de La Oliva – this cool auto race is held in the island every November, and is reminiscent of the “Paris to Dakar” auto race held some years back. Participants’ driving skills are tested on the often rough terrain that is characteristic of this island. This event is part of a series of similar […]
Playa de Sotavento – this beach, located toward the southern end of the island (not far from Jandía peninsula) is the epicenter of windsurfing activities here. Both amateur and pro windsurfers congregate here to test their skills. The seriousness of this sport on the island is stressed by the presence of the Rene Egli […]