An Island Under the Stars. A Journey Between Stars and Tradition

Where the night tells its stories

This experience immerses visitors in an authentic, quiet Alajeró, deeply connected to the sky. The night walk begins at the Centro de Interpretación del Queso y el Pastoreo, a space that reminds us how life in La Gomera has always been guided by the cycles of nature… and also by the stars. From there, the route follows a gentle path surrounded by ravines and volcanic silhouettes, while the sky —clear, deep and free from light pollution— unfolds above like a vast living map.

The Drago de Agalán, guardian of the night sky

The route culminates at the Drago de Agalán, a monumental tree more than four centuries old that becomes a natural stage for observing constellations, planets and celestial phenomena. Beneath its silhouette, the night takes on an almost ceremonial character: this is where astronomy, Indigenous history and the energy of the landscape come together. It is an intimate, serene and revealing experience —ideal for those who want to feel the sky of La Gomera in a different, meaningful way.

Length

3,23 km

Centro de Interpretación del Queso y el Pastoreo

Map of An Island Under the Stars. A Journey Between Stars and Tradition

An island under the stars: A journey through stars and tradition

Point A: Cheese and Pastoralism Interpretation Centre

Distance from Point A to Point B: First stage / Cheese and Pastoralism Interpretation Centre to Drago de Agalán, 1.6 km

The route begins at the Cheese and Pastoralism Interpretation Centre, where a guide introduces visitors to La Gomera’s pastoral tradition. Here, the practice of transhumance is explained — an ancestral system in which herders moved their flocks between the coast and the highlands according to the season, shaping rural life on the island for centuries.

The centre also reveals how the ancient Gomeros observed the stars to navigate, forecast the weather and organise their harvests and pastoral activities. A perfect introduction to understanding the deep connection between nature, herding and culture in La Gomera.

An island under the stars: A journey through stars and tradition

Point B: Drago de Agalán

Distance from Point B to Point A (Return) / Drago de Agalán – Cheese and Pastoralism Interpretation Centre: 1.6 km

The walk continues along the Tajonaje ravine until it reaches the impressive Drago de Agalán, the oldest and largest dragon tree in La Gomera, with more than 400 years of history. Surrounded by a landscape of agaves, this tree was considered sacred by the ancient Gomeros, who attributed magical properties to its red sap, known as “dragon’s blood”.

Under the starry sky, the visit blends nature, ancestral legends and astronomy, creating a unique experience that connects travellers with the spirituality and natural history of the island.

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
It is safer to keep your pet on a lead.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).