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The valleys of La Gomera are the perfect environment for growing a diverse display of fruit trees. The main fruit crop of the Island is the same throughout the Canaries - small sweet bananas are grown on plantations. We used to get this fruit in UK shops but not any more, some are still exported to Spain.
Updated Mar 4, 2006
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The story goes - The volcanic eruption roared it's way down towards the sea - then changed course as the people took shelter in the church. Miraculously missing the said church.
The story is repeated in every Canary Island but this one made me smile - The Church is painted white so you can see it plainly -
Do you??
Written Apr 7, 2005
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The church of nuestra senora de la Ascension is where Colombus prayed before leaving for America (gave him good luck didn't it) in San Sebastian.
I saw in a video the traditional way of communicating at the old times;it was a complicated wistling that was heard along the mountains.It was also amazing to see the respect the Gomeros show to nature and the high standard of protection and preservation of their national park .And sth funny ;if you are able to find a wild palm tree that is not pruned watch it;it's like a bush!
Updated Aug 17, 2003
To communicate with each other , the inhabitants of the different valleys use a whistling language. Sometimes demonstrations are given for tour groups. Try to see the demonstration... it's fun.
Written Feb 19, 2004
Try the local wines... i liked the white wines best.
Updated Sep 22, 2003
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Try the local wines... i liked the white wines best.
Q: Hello, my wife and I are looking forward to our holiday in La Gomera. We arrive mid March, and are spending one night in Tenerife...
A: When we were there we were advised to book ahead - http://www.gomera.info/faehre.htm You may find othere options on www.directferries.com
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While we were in Tenerife this year we visited its near neighbour La Gomera. This is the closest other island to Tenerife and as such makes a suitable day-trip destination. I'd recommend a trip over...
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We visited Isla la Gomera at an islandhopping trip to the Canary Islands. We started in Tenerife. From there we came to la Gomera by boat. The last island we visited was Gran Canaria. La Gomera is a...
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The most fortunate of the Fortunate Islands, as the Canaries are known. No sign postings No fast food No sports bars No tourist tat No MacDonalds No Looky Looky people Just peace & quiet in harmony...
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Others taunt me with having knelt at well-curbs Always wrong to the light, so never seeing Deeper down in the well than where the water Gives me back in a shining surface picture.. Once, when trying...
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This island is still relatively remote, although the airport has been massively upgraded - the terminal building is way out of keeping with the nature of the island. There are currently two flights......
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