You have arrived at La Gomera and..You only have one day to enjoy it! Surely you will find it a short amount of time, indeed it is so! La Gomera is an island that has an impact on everyone, whoever visits it for the first time, wants to go back. La Gomera conquers from the very first moment..just like love at first sight.  https://www.instagram.com/p/BejK76flu2j/ The Garajonay National Park is without a doubt a must. You will probably first see it from a scenic view point or from the the Great Lagoon (Laguna Grande). There, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the greatness and lushness of this exceptional forest; but the real way of enjoying and appreciating it would be to enter its trails. There are pathways available for all likings. Among them, one can find short, rather even pathways, as well as, challenging trails surrounded by scenery of extraordionary beauty. It is very probable that during your first visit you rush through some of the villages of the island. However, one would need to spend some peaceful time there in order to be able to get to know the place well. Each village has it’s own uniqueness […]

A continuous flow of water accompanies the hiker who enters this area of the park. There are just a few places in the Canary Islands that have a stream with natural pools, and El Cedro is possibly the best example of it. Here every drop that runs through this channel has its story and not just any story, it carries with it a journey through the clouds, which are drawn by the trade winds to meet the slopes of the north side of the island, to finally hit trees that act like sponges. This incredible phenomenon is known as the “horizontal rain” and is responsible for nourish and nurture the riverbed of this stream with each drop coming from so far away. Knowing its story, the hiker appreciates if possible, even more , the visual beauty that the water leaves along his footsteps. Here, the whole landscape forms a stage where nature becomes the protagonist to show everyone its charm and beauty. The enormous and well-preserved specimens of heathers, beeches, hollies, Indian bay and Portuguese laurel are often covered with moss and lichens that further emphasize their enigmatic beauty. The ferns which are great in size and a deep green […]

Watching birds connects us with nature from a privileged point of view; it grabs you from the first instant. Ravines, vegetation, viewpoints, all gathered to be part of this experience. It is an activity that can be done by people of all ages, as it does not require any special physical effort besides the leisurely walk and patience. It is an unpredictable activity that promises us a great number of surprises. The variety and good conservation status of La Gomera ecosystems, allows a great presence and variety of birds, both that live throughout the year and those that use the island as a transit one or rest in their migratory journeys. Some, like seabirds, force us to go out to sea. An excellent opportunity to see them is in the marine excursions for watching cetaceans or the visit to Los Órganos. You can see the Osprey nesting in cliffs. While the boat trip between Tenerife and La Gomera it is also very common to see many species of seabirds. In the islands there are a variety of protected areas that ensure a high level of respect for the environment, since most of the protected areas are in general outstanding places […]

“¿Trail Running? La Gomera is the place” Cristofer Clemente An interview with Cristofer Clemente of La Gomera, one of the world’s most prominent Trail Runners. In 2015 he started to stand out as one of the leaders of the sport, achieving runner-up position in the Ultra Skyrunners World Series. In 2016, demonstrating a great thirst for self-improvement, he won the competition by a considerable margin. In 2017 he was called up to join the Spanish team that won first place in the IAU-ITRA World Trail Championships (Italy), with Cristofer Clemente coming in second place – just a minute behind the winner. This exemplary athlete trains every day in La Gomera, driven by the nature and feeling of freedom that he experiences in each and every one of the many routes available on the island. Question: What is Trail Running? Cristofer Clemente: It’s a pure experience that really connects you with nature. It has similar advantages to hiking – you can really appreciate the beauty of the landscape, but much quicker. It’s much more demanding. Question: Why La Gomera? Cristofer Clemente: I’ve been to lots of places, and I’ve noticed that La Gomera has lots of trails that are perfect for […]