In Canary Islands, we work intensely every day to ensure you can visit us in maximum conditions of safety, hygiene and quality.
To maintain the archipelago’s low incident rate for the pandemic and guarantee the sustainability of our tourist activity, all visitors over the age of six who are not arriving from Canary Islands must present a certificate that is officially recognised by the healthcare authorities to show that they have tested negative for active COVID-19 infection in the past 72 hours.
This certificate will be required to check in this and any other tourist accommodation in the islands. You may show a digital or hard copy of it and it must contain the date and time the test was taken, the identity of the individual taking it, the laboratory responsible for verification and the nature of the laboratory, and the negative result.
This certificate will not be required for non-residents who show proof (in the form of a travel document) that they have been in Canary Islands territory for the 15 days prior to the date they are checking into this tourist accommodation and that they have not had any symptoms of COVID-19 during that time.
Canary Islands residents must show proof that they are such and declare, under their own responsibility, that they have not left Canary Islands in the 15 days prior to arriving at this establishment and that they have not had any symptoms of COVID-19 during that time.
This tourist accommodation will deny entry to anyone who does not comply with the above conditions. As an exception, if you state that you are willing to take a diagnostic test, we will provide you with details of the nearest authorised centre and we will allow you to enter and stay for the minimum time required to get your results. You will not be able to leave your accommodation unit until the results are received.
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Welcome to Tourism of La Gomera
Places of interest in La Gomera
Monumento de la Antorcha Olímpica
San Sebastián de la GomeraThe XIX Olympic Games in Mexico in 1968 are historically related to the island of La Gomera. A local sportsman participated in these Games and the Olympic fire visited the island, leaving the fact in the memory of the people of the island.
Torre del Conde o de los Peraza
San Sebastián de la GomeraIt is the best preserved medieval fortification of the Canary Islands. Erected around 1470, but reformed in the sixteenth century, its main use was for the defense of internal rebellions of the island. Structured in three parts, the windows are loopholes from where arrows and muskets were shot. It currently holds an exhibition of historical maps of the island of La Gomera inside.
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de La Concepción
San Sebastián de la GomeraBuilt in the sixteenth century but rebuilt in the eighteenth a magnificent sculpture of a Virgin of American origin can be found inside.
Casa de la Aduana o Pozo de la Aguada
San Sebastián de la GomeraFormer county house around a central courtyard, inside, you can see an exhibition about the trips of Christopher Columbus to America. The legend says that the admiral took the water with which he blessed the new continent from an old well that is still preserved.
Casa de Colón
San Sebastián de la GomeraXVIII century old house built around a courtyard with top runner. There is a permanent exhibition of pre-Columbian sculpture of great interest inside. The legend says that Christopher Columbus was here, but it is something that no documentation can confirm.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de La Asunción
San Sebastián de la GomeraBuilt in stages, dating back to a small shrine of mud and stones from the fifteenth century. We must highlight the first building façade; its origin goes back to Portugal and is called “Manueline” style, with ogee archs and ropes intertwined. In the eighteenth century it was enlarged with two aisles. There is a museum of religious art inside, where we must highlight the artwork from the sixteenth to the nineteenth. Of special interest is the chapel of El Pilar, with its mural painting alluding to the battle against the English pirate Charles Windham in 1753.
Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
San Sebastián de la GomeraImposing sculpture of colossal dimensions overlooking one of the flanks of the ravine of La Concepción all San Sebastian. Built in the 1960 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is one of the most famous viewpoints from which to observe the island’s capital.
Ermita de San José
San Sebastián de la GomeraLocated in the hamlet of Tejiade, is one of the least known shrines of the island of La Gomera. Founded in 1719 by Jose Rodriguez, a neighbor of Agulo, dweller in the southern lands. We must highlight inside the size of the image of San Jose, anonymous work of the eighteenth century.
Ermita de San Sebastián
San Sebastián de la GomeraFounded around 1535 by order of the first Count of La Gomera, Don Guillen, this chapel reflects the Portuguese influence in architecture, as seen in the capitals of the columns of the arch leading to the chapel. The image of the saint of the municipality is a carving of the eighteenth century. We must highlight the keystone of the arch of the entrance, with a relief of the arrows alluding to the martyrdom of the holy Roman.
Monumento a los fallecidos en el incendio de 1984
San Sebastián de la GomeraMonument erected at the foot of Agando Roque, witness of one of the most voracious fires of the island. The names of the deceased are preserved in a plaque for their memory.
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves
San Sebastián de la GomeraLocated in the Jerdune area , on the south plain of the grain village, the hermitage was founded in the sixteenth century by order of the Count and you can see inside pieces of remarkable interest, such as the Virgin of Light, a Flemish carving of around 1530. Today it is also a popular recreational area.
Caserío de Benchijigua
San Sebastián de la GomeraLocated under the Roque Agando, Benchijigua was historically the land of the Count. It is currently known for its traditional architecture and for being a main stop of the island’s paths network.
Events Calendar

CARNAVAL EN VALLEHERMOSO
La programación, que recoge la temática “África” como motivo, arranca este miércoles con los talleres de decoración de carnavales para los mayores en el Club de la Tercera Edad y continuarán con los talleres en los barrios, que tendrán lugar el día 8 en la plaza de Chipude a partir de las 17.00 horas, el 9 en el Centro Social de La Dama a la misma hora, el 10 en el Centro Social de Alojera también a las 17.00 y finalmente el 11 en la plaza de El Cercado en el mismo horario. El Centro Juvenil (Antigua Biblioteca de CajaCanarias) acogerá el sábado 13 un taller de Diseño y Elaboración de calzado de margas a las 11.00 horas y se abrirá al público la exposición “Fantasías y Diseños del Carnaval” en la Casa de la Cultura Pedro García Cabrera. Ese mismo día, a las 19.30, en el mismo recinto, tendrá lugar la presentación de candidatas a Reina Adulta del Carnaval de Vallehermoso. También la zumba estará presente en el carnaval más africano, con talleres los días 16, 17 y 18 en Chipude, La Dama y Alojera, respectivamente a las 17.00 horas y donde se pide a los participantes que acudan […]

CARNAVAL EN VALLE GRAN REY
Ya disponibles las reservas de plazas para los actos del Carnaval de Valle Gran Rey! Los interesados pueden reservar sus plazas llamando al 922.80.58.11 o al 922.80.57.58 de lunes a viernes de 9:15 a 12:45 y de 16:15 a 18:45h. Recuerda que es obligatorio reservar tu plaza ya que el aforo es limitado. Todos los actos serán transmitidos en directo por los canales oficiales del Ayuntamiento y radio municipal. Animamos a todos a que vayan ataviados con prendas de temática carnavalera.

EXPOSICIÓN DE CARNAVAL EN VALLEHERMOSO
La Casa de la Cultura Pedro García Cabrera de Vallehermoso acoge hasta el próximo 27 de febrero dos exposiciones sobre el arte de la fantasía carnavalera. Dos muestras donde se pueden contemplar varios ejemplares de fantasías correspondientes a diseños de Daniel Pagés para Reinas así como otra donde los grupos de carnaval, como murgas o comparsas, son las protagonistas. Las mismas pueden disfrutarse en horario de 17.00 a 20.00 horas de lunes a viernes y de 9.00 a 13.00 horas los sábados.

EXPOSICIÓN CARTELES DE CARNAVAL EN VALLE GRAN REY
Ya puedes ir a visitar en la Casa de la Cultura de Valle Gran Rey la exposición de carteles del carnaval. De 9:00h. a 13:00h. y de 16:00h. a 19:00h. Disponible hasta el 27 de Febrero.

PRESENTACIÓN DEL POEMARIO “GOMERAS SOÑADAS” EN VALLEHERMOSO
La Casa de la Cultura Pedro García Cabrera de Vallehermoso abrirá sus puertas el próximo sábado 6 de marzo, a las 19.00 horas, para la presentación del poemario ‘Gomeras soñadas’, una recopilación de versos escritos por el desaparecido Jenaro Morales Hernández, Yayo, uno de los vecinos más recordados del municipio. La presentación correrá a cargo de Carmelo Morales.

MÚSICA EN VIVO EN HERMIGUA
Actuación del Grupo Jezzetra este domingo, 28 de febrero, a las 18.00 horas en el espacio recreativo de San Juan de Las Cabezadas. Recuerda que el aforo es limitado y que el uso de la mascarilla es obligatorio en todo momento.
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Discover the trees and shrubs of the laurel forests on La Gomera

What is a laurel forest? It is a subtropical forest which is characteristic of some of the Macaronesian archipelago (the Canaries, Madeira and the Azores). Although its name comes from the Latin lauri+silva, “forest of laurels”, in reality it consists of many more species. On La Gomera, you will find possibly the best representation of this type of ecosystem, and because of this, it was designated as a National Park in 1981 and a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1986. Do you want to pretend to be a botanist in Garajonay? The challenge consists of identifying as many tree species as you can find in Garajonay. How will you do this? Firstly, try to identify the leaves of the trees and shrubs with the help of the key that we have provided in this small guide, and then check on the Arbolapp Canarias app for identifying trees, which you can upload to your mobile. Shall we begin? This is the app that you can upload: http://www.arbolappcanarias.es/ You will find much more information in the visitors guide to the Garajonay National Park which you can upload from the following website: https://www.mapama.gob.es/es/red-parques-nacionales/nuestros-parques/garajonay/guia-garajonay_tcm30-65121.pdf
Suggestions for enjoying and discovering the birds of La Gomera

1) You should know that there are two endemic birds on La Gomera that are very sought after by bird watchers: the Laurel Pigeon and Bolle’s Pigeon. As they are rather difficult to see, they have become an interesting challenge, for which we recommend that you familiarise yourself with their images and identify their distinguishing features beforehand. 2) the recommended time of day to observe these birds is at first light, which is when they are most active, also at dusk, when they return to their roosting sites. That is generally when you can enjoy their song. 3) What you should carry in your backpack. What do the experts carry? A field guide to birds with good photographs, binoculars (at least one pair per two or three persons), note book (to note observations and draw the birds found on your outing), discrete-coloured clothing (brown, green and black) which will provide camouflage, camera, preferably with a high zoom lens, recorder to record bird song (for beginners, current mobile phones offer this option and provide very good quality recordings) and lastly, food and drink, it is very important to have water, particularly during hot weather. 4) Some interesting information for choosing binoculars: […]
Vallehermoso and its southern side

This part of the island shows us its charm through its hamlets, neighbourhoods, forest and beaches where the sun is the protagonist. Its more than 300 days of sunshine guarantee the climate you always wish for to be able to enjoy a truly unforgettable holiday. The area invites you to discover it by foot, car, bike or boat trips and allows you to do all sorts of outdoor activities. If you come from the north in a south easterly direction, once you cross the park, you will find yourself on the other side of the municipality, with scenery that changes as much as the temperature and the humidity in the area. Today we will tell you about Chipude, La Dama and La Rajita. Chipude The farm terraces welcome us to this picturesque village, some of them with grapes which are used to make wines full of personality. La Fortaleza Natural Monument (link) guards the area with its towering walls and holy past. Its flat summit houses archaeological ruins and its flora includes protected and endangered species. The name “fortaleza” describes all of the elevations of land with the highest, flattest part rising above its surroundings, dominating it. Numerous trails cover […]
Primer concurso de fotografía turística para promocionar la Isla

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Family Tourism

The charming island, an ideal place to visit with children Charmed by its inhabitants, charmed by its visitors, charmed by the privileged climate unique to the Canary Islands, charmed by the trade winds… Visiting La Gomera with family allows us to feel that charming characteristic enveloping what we really love. The little ones and not so little ones immediately become stars of the most entertaining and mysterious stories you can imagine. This is because La Gomera has that still-preserved charm of being a healthy land, with untouched landscapes, clean air, intense scents of the sea and forest, everything that allows us to feel pampered in an unbeatable environment. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfHHjHvlHTR/ Our proposal is an intimate encounter with nature, starting at the Garajonay National Park. There are plenty of trails to stroll along with children and that have different degrees of difficulty. From the smallest children to the most intrepid, they all have their own specially prepared route. Telling them the story of Gara and Jonay before visiting the Park already prepares them to enjoy it to the fullest. As soon as they begin to see the first trees (if they are lucky enough to see the sea of clouds, they will understand […]
For whoever is visiting La Gomera for the first time

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 […]
El Cedro – a fairytale forest

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 […]