Alajeró - Igualero - Arguayoda

This trail is a circular route that starts in the historic centre of Alajeró, ascending along ancient traditional paths towards the higher elevations of the island and returning through isolated hamlets and agricultural land with wide views over southern La Gomera and the Atlantic Ocean. It is an ideal route for those seeking landscape variety, rural authenticity and tranquillity. The route begins in Alajeró, the municipal capital, ascending along the path known as El Paso, an old communication route between villages. This section passes through thermophilic shrubland and terraced farmland, where dry-stone walls and elements of the traditional agricultural landscape are still preserved. Along this stretch, visitors have the opportunity to visit the Cheese and Pastoralism Interpretation Centre. The trail soon reaches the hamlet of Igualero, the highest village on La Gomera, from where broad panoramic views open up towards Garajonay National Park and the southern coast. The landscape here is more open, with volcanic hills, remains of old threshing floors and pastureland. From Igualero, the route descends towards Arguayoda, one of the most remote and picturesque hamlets in the south-west of La Gomera. Along this section, the trail enters less-travelled ravines, where Canary Island palm trees and xerophilous vegetation are commonly found. Arguayoda still preserves traces of its agricultural and livestock past, with stone houses and a strong rural identity. The route continues towards La Manteca, a small cluster of scattered dwellings set among cultivated hills and palm groves, before beginning the final return to Alajeró. This last section follows mid-mountain paths with gentle gradients, allowing for a comfortable walk to complete the circuit. This itinerary is ideal for hikers wishing to explore the most authentic south-western part of La Gomera, following a circular route that combines mountain landscapes, popular culture and open scenery in a quiet environment rich in history.