La Gomera – The hidden treasure of the Canary Islands

Ah, La Gomera! What a truly spectacular place. You may be wondering: ‘The GoWhere?’ – And with good reason too, since it really is the best kept secret in the Canary Islands, at least for now.

La Gomera is a beautiful little island in the Atlantic that lies off the coast of Africa. It is the smallest of the seven Canary Islands, although what it lacks in size, it undoubtedly makes up for with its natural beauty and irrefutable charm.

It is a circular island of volcanic origin and is only 14 miles in diameter! Again, although small in stature, its mountainous terrain offers some truly impressive views. There are few places left on earth that boast such natural splendor that have not been beset by mass tourism on the brink of suffocation.

La Gomera, on the other hand, offers its visitors the highest level of peace and tranquility.

Of course, that does not mean that there is nothing to do there. If you want some incredibly delicious food and a relatively lively nightlife, there are some big-name restaurants and bars; although for the most part, La Gomera embraces the quiet life.

If you want hustle and bustle then you should head to Tenerife’s sister island of La Gomera. However, if you want to escape the madness and enjoy the simple pleasures that life has to offer, La Gomera is almost certainly the place for you! So what can you do in this quiet and hidden gem of an island?

Go for a walk!

It’s not a cup of tea for everyone, although for those of you who love nature, La Gomera has a host of magnificent hiking trails to choose from. Popular trails on La Gomera range in distance from 5km to about 11km, giving you plenty of opportunities to sweat a sweat!

Enjoy a walk along the beach and through the Valle Gran Rey. This is one of the most popular destinations on the island due to its stunning views and rich cultural history.

A sunset like no other

We have all seen the sunset a thousand times, each more beautiful than before. However, a sunset in La Gomera is possibly one of the most unforgettable experiences you can witness.

You can meet up with your friends and local residents over cold beers as you watch fire dancers perform to native tube and drum music as the sun sets. It really is something to behold and offers a completely unique experience to that of the clash of various dance hymns that are played in all the bars along the Tenerife strip.

Whale watching

There are few places where you can successfully observe whales in all their natural beauty. La Gomera offers a number of attractive excursions that will make your vacation quite enjoyable. A few hours on a boat with some lunch in beautiful weather doesn’t sound too bad, does it?

Mirador de Abrante Restaurant

In the northern region of the island you have the impressive restaurant known as: Mirador de Abrante. It is known around the world for offering the most majestic views in all of La Gomera. Through this incredible glass structure, you will be able to enjoy a unique view of Tenerife from 625 meters above sea level!

Relax

There is a lot of cultural beauty to admire on La Gomera, with a number of local festivals that tourists are welcome to participate in. Most important of all, however, is being able to truly escape the worldliness and stress of everyday life and relax in paradise.

Get off the beaten track and experience this wonderful hidden gem while still relatively untouched by tourism. You will have a great time and you will remember your stay in La Gomera with only the best memories.