The second smallest and third western of the Canary Islands. La Gomera is a magical island. It’s inhabitants, geography and landscapes make it an unique place of contrasts and virgin beauty.

On an island whose landscape never ceases to amaze the visitor, the Garajonay National Park is guaranteed to take your breath away. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Park occupies approximately one tenth of the island’s entire surface area.

The myriad of traditions that exist across the island cannot be englobed in a single description. Language, food, architecture and music vary deeply between islands. Even so, among all the inhabitants of the islands is a deep pride and the conviction of a true difference between the islands and the rest of the country. Partly, this difference shows in it’s particular history and culture.

The island has a variety of beautiful landscapes that allow to enjoy several outdoors activities: biking, trekking, climbing, diving, fishing, etc. You also have guided activities and tours by local companies that have economic tariffs and varied offers.

Leisure in La Gomera is open and mostly quiet. Every town and neighborhood has a number of restaurants, terraces and bars where to enjoy the tasty regional cuisine and a friendly chat (mostly in Spanish). This is a list of the best leisure options in Hermigua and around.

To La Gomera you can arrive from the Tenerife North Airport, that is well connected with most spanish cities, and some european countries as well. The plane trip length is of 35 minutes from Tenerife North to La Gomera, and 45 minutes from Gran Canaria. Many companies have regular an charter direct flights connecting with both Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

This is a list of useful websites for your trip planning.