La guía de Priya (Valeria)
Food and drinks!
Here you will find where you can do groceries, buy some fresh bread and have amazing typical food from La Gomera.
I would dare to say that is the restaurant that is open almost always, except on Wednesdays. The service is great and the food, amazing! Highly recommended to try local food from La Gomera.
16 lokale inwoners raden aan
El Mesón de Clemente
6 C. las CrucesI would dare to say that is the restaurant that is open almost always, except on Wednesdays. The service is great and the food, amazing! Highly recommended to try local food from La Gomera.
This is the only supermarket near home. You will find some things (essentials and more). Is about 10 minutes away (walking) from our house. If you need cloth bags, we have some available :)
Spar
2 Prol. Vega Salvador CuartaThis is the only supermarket near home. You will find some things (essentials and more). Is about 10 minutes away (walking) from our house. If you need cloth bags, we have some available :)
If you arrived to San Sebastián and want to buy a lot of food, this is your place! You will find most of the things you may need to cook :)
Spar Markt La Gomera
40 Av. José AguiarIf you arrived to San Sebastián and want to buy a lot of food, this is your place! You will find most of the things you may need to cook :)
Places to visit while you are in La Gomera
Some near and further places that you should visit while you are in La Gomera :) For sure you will love them!
Alto Garajonay is 22 minutes away from our home. This a place where the Guanches (the original Canary Islanders) worshiped their gods (Sun, Moon, Rain, Sea and others). Here you will be able to see a stone circle, where they sacrificed and offered it to their gods.
One of the main petitions from the Guanches, was the rain since they were farmers.
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
Alto de Garojonay
La PalmitaAlto Garajonay is 22 minutes away from our home. This a place where the Guanches (the original Canary Islanders) worshiped their gods (Sun, Moon, Rain, Sea and others). Here you will be able to see a stone circle, where they sacrificed and offered it to their gods.
One of the main petitions from the Guanches, was the rain since they were farmers.
This is a magical forest inside of the Nation Park Garajonay, in Hermigua. Is a laurisilva forest also called laurel forest, is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity. The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen, glossy and elongated leaves.
29 lokale inwoners raden aan
El Cedro
This is a magical forest inside of the Nation Park Garajonay, in Hermigua. Is a laurisilva forest also called laurel forest, is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity. The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen, glossy and elongated leaves.
Los Órganos is a cliff that you will be able to really appreciate from the sea and undertsand why the name of it. Is an old volcanic rock formation that seems like an authentic huge church organ.
Los Órganos
Los Órganos is a cliff that you will be able to really appreciate from the sea and undertsand why the name of it. Is an old volcanic rock formation that seems like an authentic huge church organ.
This is rock that is 1.251 meters tall, considered one of the most emblematics places from La Gomera. It used to be a "neck" were the lava came out and it solidified.
Roque de Agando
This is rock that is 1.251 meters tall, considered one of the most emblematics places from La Gomera. It used to be a "neck" were the lava came out and it solidified.
This place is 6 minutes away from home. The drago of Agalán (Dracaena draco) is the most ancient of La Gomera, it has more than 400 years!!! It is considered a symbol for the island, appearing in the coat of arms of the municipality of Alajeró. It is located in the ravine of Tajonaje.
Drago de Agalán
This place is 6 minutes away from home. The drago of Agalán (Dracaena draco) is the most ancient of La Gomera, it has more than 400 years!!! It is considered a symbol for the island, appearing in the coat of arms of the municipality of Alajeró. It is located in the ravine of Tajonaje.
Located on the west side of the island, Valle Gran Rey counts with magnificent beaches.
One of them is Playa de la Calera. This beach has 1 km of volcanic sand, safe to swim, where kids can run and play, and enjoy the views. The place is surrounded by bars, coffee shops and restautants.
Nearby there is another beach called La Puntilla, which is even cleaner and pacific than La Calera.
In Valle Gran Rey there is also a nudist beach called Playa del Inglés, that is 300 meters long with black sand. It has easy accessby car or walking from the town, but is secluded so you have privacy.
Least but not last is la Playa de Vueltas is a 150 meters long beach with pacific waters that besides from swimming, it allows you to dive and learn about the amazing depths from La Gomera.
10 lokale inwoners raden aan
Valle Gran Rey
Located on the west side of the island, Valle Gran Rey counts with magnificent beaches.
One of them is Playa de la Calera. This beach has 1 km of volcanic sand, safe to swim, where kids can run and play, and enjoy the views. The place is surrounded by bars, coffee shops and restautants.
Nearby there is another beach called La Puntilla, which is even cleaner and pacific than La Calera.
In Valle Gran Rey there is also a nudist beach called Playa del Inglés, that is 300 meters long with black sand. It has easy accessby car or walking from the town, but is secluded so you have privacy.
Least but not last is la Playa de Vueltas is a 150 meters long beach with pacific waters that besides from swimming, it allows you to dive and learn about the amazing depths from La Gomera.
In Hermigua there is Playa Caleta, a beach with black sand and it is considered one of the best beaches from the north of La Gomera. It is not crowded, so it is perfect to disconnect from everything. To arrive there is mandatory to go by car since it it secluded from the town. In Hermigua you will be able to find places where you can park and do picninc.
8 lokale inwoners raden aan
Hermigua
In Hermigua there is Playa Caleta, a beach with black sand and it is considered one of the best beaches from the north of La Gomera. It is not crowded, so it is perfect to disconnect from everything. To arrive there is mandatory to go by car since it it secluded from the town. In Hermigua you will be able to find places where you can park and do picninc.
This is a small fishermen's town that counts with several restaurants, shops and from here is also possible to take a ferr that takes you to different locations fromm the island.
Playa Santiago station
This is a small fishermen's town that counts with several restaurants, shops and from here is also possible to take a ferr that takes you to different locations fromm the island.
Is a beach about 200 meters long with black sand where it is possible to take a bath. The difference between this beach and the others, is that this beach counts with a maritim park (pools, solariums and terraces).
Playa de Vallehermoso
Is a beach about 200 meters long with black sand where it is possible to take a bath. The difference between this beach and the others, is that this beach counts with a maritim park (pools, solariums and terraces).
Mirador de Igualero is an amazing place to see the sunset. Here is located the San Francisco Church and also the monument to the Silbo Gomero (particular whistled language from this island).
From here you are able to see the Fortaleza (natural monument) , La Palma and El Hierro (both are islands).
This spot is also recommended for stargazing.
Igualero
Mirador de Igualero is an amazing place to see the sunset. Here is located the San Francisco Church and also the monument to the Silbo Gomero (particular whistled language from this island).
From here you are able to see the Fortaleza (natural monument) , La Palma and El Hierro (both are islands).
This spot is also recommended for stargazing.
Do you want to dive?
Bests spots for diving in the marvelous Gomera. Somehow it is not possible to add all, so if you want ti know more, let us know :)
Los Órganos
Punta Majona
Agua Dulce