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barryg23 Says: San Sebastian is the main town in La Gomera and makes an ideal base for exploring the island. The town has a good selection of hotels, restaurants and bars, while there are fairly regular ferry connections to Tenerife and La Palma. San Sebastian lies on the east side of the...
iaint Says: What a contrast with Tenereife!What a contrast between the "interior" as you pass from San Sebastian to VGR, and the cultivated terraces in the valley.Take care when driving - very narrow roads with hairpin bends and steep drops waiting for the unwary!
zweiblumen Says: Those of you who have an interest in geology will be filled with raptures on La Gomera (indeed any of the Canary Islands) and if you do find geology enthralling or if you are just one of those people who are impressed by big things (!) Roque Agando is not to be missed. There...
zweiblumen Says: Just a short taxi journey from Vallehermoso is the Castillo Del Mar, it's not a real castle so don't expect the ancient ruins of a forgotten civilisation, it is in fact a renovated wharf - but don't let that put you off. The wharf was once a very important structure that...
Restaurant Las Olas: Zumeria Restaurante
Maria250 Says: The place is nicely located at Playa de La Calera. Food was not too special. Tuna salad was not like extra ordinary fresh but ok, and with some Spanish beer provided. Due to my short Gomera stay, I learned that having a beer along with lunch is not too bad at least not if...
Restaurant/Cafe Abraxas: Cake at cosy Restaurant/Cafe Abraxas
Maria250 Says: Restaurant/Cafe Abraxas' home-made hazelnut cake and hot waffles are a big draw. And so is its cold beer, wine, snacks, coctails, and their sweet, certain flavored, own produced liqueur. Decent African decor gives this place a feel of a modest and cosy atmosphere with...
Restaurant Orquidea: Beautiful place with amazing sight
Maria250 Says: Unfortunately no clue about the food as we had to recognize the sign saying closed after we did a pretty good walk that turned out to be a hike on hidden trails and confusing stairs up & down hidden hills. However, after that spot closed was found, the fantastic over look...
Cosas de Verdad: Best hot chocolate ever
shell04 Says: This is a lovely little cafe in the main square in Vallehermoso. we went there after dinner one night. They have an excellent selection of cakes, hot drinks, smoothies and milkshakes. In my opinion they serve the best hot chocolate ever. I think it is mainly open in the...
Cesar manrique restaurant: views views views
MARIPILI Says: Cesar manrique restaurant is´t situated on teh top mountain with views to valle gran rey.it´s a viewpoint restaurant. the food is quality, local and novel-cousine.nice food and good service.give money with you when going to the restaurant. leche asada desert¡¡¡
Transport by either Garajonay/or Fred Olson Ferry
Maria250 Says: Since La Gomera has no International Airport visitors (either for a day trip or for vacationing on La Gomera) need to get there via the Garajonay Ferry which departs from Tenerife's Los Cristianos harbor or with the Fred Olson Ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera's harbor of San...
steventilly Says: We got to La Gomera on the Fred Olsen Express, a trimeran fast ferry that was extremely fast and rather luxurious. You're greeted aboard by a hostess (similar to the one pictured) in much the way as you are onto an airline. No being ushered aboard by greasy dock workers, as...
steventilly Says: La Gomera can often be shrouded in mist, especially up in the mountains. Some of the valleys can trap mist too while others remain free, depending on the prevailing conditions. When driving from A to B on La Gomera be aware that you may have to negotiate narrow twisting...
Don't Forget Your German Dictionary
MikeStarr5 Says: None of the places we stayed at supplied an iron or kettle. So a cheap travel iron and a little kettle might be a good idea if you need a tea or coffee kick start your day.You should also note, in case you did not know, that whereas the English seem to have colonised...
Maria250 Says: In the 15th century the conquest and subsequent colonisation of La Gomera by the Spanish established a lordship regime on the island in the person of Hernán Peraza the Elder, who was the first in a series of twelve lords to rule the insular territory. The despotic rule and...
Baby Beach, nice for elderlies too
Maria250 Says: Valle Gran Rey is the main destination on La Gomera, and has three main beaches. The Charco del Conde's Baby Beach is a small shallow bay perfect for toddlers, and also suitable for elderlies too. A little further from there lies the wild and rugged naturist beach, Playa del...
Maria250 Says: La Gomera Gecko (Tarentola gomerensis), also known as Perenquén in Canary Islands, is a species of lizard in the Gekkonidae family. It is endemic to Spain.Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rocky areas, rocky shores,...
La Gomera is still off the beaten track
DWARF-2 Says: Although a considerable amount of work has been done signposting paths, La Gomera is still pretty wild. Walking and hiking can be relatively strenuous on account of the terrain. Some fairly gentle walks can be found, however. Take to the hills or visit the National Forest on...
Maria250 Says: La Gomera is the hiking island of the Canary Islands. It is better to discover the island with an experienced guide, accompanied by a nice group of hikers. Please don´t forget to bring good hiking shoes. Timah Tours has already been operating on the island for many years and...
Maria250 Says: La Gomera, in the Canarian archipelago, is the very small, and much less visited island among the Canary Islands. Its Parque Nacional de Garajonay, a deep green, misty laurel forest, is a UNESCO world heritage site. If you are one of those hiking fans you probably will find...
MARIPILI Says: Better hire a car than going in busess full of tourist going where the tour goes. feel free of going wherever you want. You will discover what BEAUTIFULLNES meant¡¡¡¡TRANQULILITY¡¡¡you can be sure that here nobody will disturb you to sell you some souvenirs as in other...
Plan a Isla de la Gomera vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Isla de la Gomera locals
Roque de Agando or the egg of Columbus. This huge lava rock was once magma inside a volcano but then it cooled down and the volcano eroded little by little away...
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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