How to spend top weekend in La Gomera - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Variety of Outdoor Activities

The island of La Gomera will delight you with many trails. You can walk along these trails as part of a tour group, admiring the landscape and sights of the island. However, you will also be able to go for a ride on a rented bicycle, horse, or donkey. You can also enjoy the beauty of the island by traveling in a safe glider. There are 26 sites for this active entertainment on the island.

For example, you can go to the top, which is located in the Hermigua area in the northern part of La Gomera. Its height is 450 meters above sea level. If you start from this peak you will spend about 30 minutes in the sky. If you come here in September you will take part in the Skypark paragliding festival. You will fly on your own or in tandem with a professional pilot. You can also visit the beaches of the Gran Rey valley while your vacation on the island. You will go surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, yachting, and water skiing there. You will spend time doing canyoning and rafting on the island.

Discover the Underwater World of La Gomera

There are 20 interesting spots in the waters of La Gomera. You can go diving there. There is also a company "Fitch & Co" on the island. If you go there you will get acquainted with the underwater world. You will also be provided with all the necessary equipment. For example, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the beach of La Calera. A coral reef is located next to it. You can also be taken to Charco Del Conde. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you prefer the second option of these two dive spots you will make a dive to a depth of 12 meters. Various types of fish, sponges, octopuses, and crabs are found here. You will be able to fish sitting on the picturesque shore after you go scuba diving and admire the marine life. You will return back to the hotel at the end.

Cruise in the “Speedy Adventure”

If you like the boat or yacht trips you should take a cruise on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean during your vacation on La Gomera. You can book a tour in the port and board the ship "Speedy Adventure". You will see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, watch the hunting of the osprey fishing bird, and visit the cave that appeared due to the waves. You will also enjoy the local natural attraction. These are the Cliffs of Los Organos. They are of volcanic origin. Their height is 800 meters. The width of the cliffs is 200 meters. These rocks will remind you of a musical instrument – an organ.

Visit the Island's Observation Decks

If you visit the island you can enjoy its beauty from several viewing platforms. For example, you can go to Palmarejo. There is a mountain there. It has a height of 500 meters. There is an observation deck on it. It was built by the artist and architect Cesar Manrique. You will admire the panorama of the Valle Gran Rey and see the watchtower, palm trees, fields, and villages located on the mountain slopes.

You can also visit the observation deck at the Sagrado Corazon. Excellent views of the Arguamul valley, the picturesque cliffs located on the coast, and the Teide volcano will open up in front of you from here. You will see this volcano, as well as the beach of Playa Santiago, once on the observation deck of Las Trincheras. You can also see the La Laja gorge from the observation platform of the same name.

Visit Del Conde Tower

Do you like to see historical sights? You will like Del Conde tower. It stands in the center of a small park located near the shore. It was built by the first king of Spain in 1447 to protect the colonies from hostile inhabitants of the island. The museum is located inside the building. It's cool and humid here. Therefore, you will feel uncomfortable and perhaps even scared after you get here. You will see ancient geographical maps and other exhibits while walking through all the floors of the tower.