One of the main national products is cheese made from goat's milk. First it has been made a few centuries ago; milk processing technology has changed significantly in past centuries, but many people prefer to continue to make cheese at home following an old recipe. Try this amazingly tasty and healthy product appreciated by all gourmets. It is considered a great luck to participate in its manufacturing process.
The most important harvesting for indigenous people is fishing, as coastal waters are rich in various fish and shellfish. Visits to fishing spots are organized for tourists. Vacationers can taste a catch of local fishermen at any restaurant of national cuisine. Speaking of local culinary traditions, it’s worth to mention another unique product - guarapo, a palm syrup. Making it is also an important national craft. Special palm honey is produced from syrup. That honey is a component of many important dishes and has unique healing properties.
The island became world-famous not because of craft traditions, but because of its inherent natural features. Travelers who go for a walk through the beautiful pine forests would be able to witness a unique natural phenomenon, the ‘horizontal rain.’ In fact, it is a dense fog appeared due to unique natural features of the wood. The beautiful island prepares a lot of surprises for its guests. Holidays in La Gomera will give a lot of unforgettable experiences.
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