Overview
La Gomera is the second smallest Canary Island, an undeveloped and unspoiled destination ideal for walkers and nature lovers. Located 40 minutes by fast ferry from Tenerife, it offers a stark contrast between lush laurel forests in the national park and dry vegetation on the island's flanks.
Culture · Food · Island · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Language
Spanish is main language. English understood in Valle Gran Rey. German widely spoken in tourist areas.
Money
Euro (€) is the currency. ATMs available in larger towns. Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants.
Safety
Rocky coastlines mean few sandy beaches; Hermigua has the island's only natural swimming pools. Wildfires in 2012 affected 11% of the island; follow park regulations.
Transport
Fred. Olsen Express and Naviera Armas operate ferries from Los Cristianos (Tenerife) to San Sebastián, taking 50-60 minutes. Local buses depart San Sebastián from 10:30 to all villages.
Weather
Good climate year-round, especially in the south. Mist frequently covers the summit, irrigating the laurel forests in Garajonay National Park.