Sightseeing in La Gomera - what to see. Complete travel guide
La Gomera is the island on the west of the Canary Islands. The total square of the island estimates 369.76 square kilometers. The island is also called the Island of Columbus as this famous person visited it in 1492, when he needed to replenish his food supply to continue his adventure to the lands of the New World. Garajonay peak that is located 1487 meters above the sea level is the tallest spot of the island.
Each of the beautiful beaches of La Gomera is a unique natural landmark. The total length of the coastline of the island is about 90 kilometers. There is a huge amount of quiet and secluded … 
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Amazing romantic island of La Gomera is very popular among fans of relaxation and comfort. Many tourists are attracted to these scenic places not only with numerous landmarks, but also with … Open
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Active rest lovers will also find much interesting here as they can try fishing, scuba diving, make a mountain walk on a bicycle and more. Beach rest fans will find wide choice of options in La Gomera – noisy beaches with wide choice of water entertainments, silent solitude beaches in bays, beaches with sand and pebbles, and even rocky and nudist beaches.
In each small town of the picturesque island, there are interesting sights. Most of the historical sites are represented in the capital city - San Sebastian de la Gomera. Many iconic objects of the city are associated with the name of the great traveler Christopher Columbus. For example, here you can see an old church in which the traveler always prayed before heading on another voyage. Still here, is the house where Columbus lived, as well as the Graf Tower, which was built to protect the town in 1447.
In the resort of Valle Gran Rey, travelers will be able to combine walks in picturesque natural places with the study of natural attractions. In the immediate vicinity of this resort, there are several interesting national parks, and directly on its territory you can visit beautiful old churches and stroll through historic streets.
La Gomera Island is very popular among fans of beach holidays and those who prefer to spend their holidays away from the bustle of big cities. Travelers with children like to relax here. … Open
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A visit to the town of Vallehermoso, will present many interesting discoveries. Here, travelers will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful banana plantations. The city has preserved many beautiful buildings of colonial times. You can see the mansions of wealthy cultivators and look into old churches that store interesting relics. Once this picturesque town was the capital of a large municipality and here many fine colonial buildings were preserved.
The main feature of national cuisine is the prevalence of classic Spanish dishes. Visitors can taste the most popular national food in the Mango restaurant. It is considered one of the best … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in La Gomera and surroundings
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around La Gomera
♥ Castle 'Castle of San Miguel' Canary Islands, 58.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Felipe' Canary Islands, 73.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around La Gomera
♥ World Heritage Site 'Garajonay National Park' , 3.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Majona' , 7.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nacional Park 'El Teide' , 59.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Teide National Park' , 61.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Corona Forestal' , 68.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around La Gomera from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Garajonay National Park
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map: Distance from La Gomera center - 3.2 km.
The national park has lots of amazing hiking trails; however, some areas of the park are closed to tourists. The most attractive and popular entertainment for the park guests is still climbing the Garajonay mountain, which is nothing but an ancient extinct volcano. The mountain offers a simply great view of the island; evergreen forests and the coast can be admired in all their glory. The year-round ecological museum exhibition that is devoted to the peculiarities of the ecosystem of the La Gomera island, operates in the park. Another great place to visit is the Botanical Garden. …
Read further Distance from La Gomera center - 3.2 km.
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