Folklore in La Gomera
Garajonay National Park Sightseeing Tour with Local Lunch
A journey into Jurassic-like Garajonay National Park is a like trip to the beginning time. This medley of deep gorges filled with ancient, misty laurel forests and rare plant life is a blockbuster. You'll also discover remote hamlets and enjoy free time in San Sebastian. Pedro, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Garajonay's most spectacular blooms happen in winter, with bees pollinating endemic forget-me-nots, sonchus and more, while in spring there's a riot of colour as Canarian geraniums tinge the fringes of pathways in pink-lilac.'The star of the show is without doubt Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a visit to its interpretative centre, you'll find out about its botany and history. You'll also get to know hamlets such as oasis-like Chejelipes, which is on the banks of a reservoir, and the northern villages of Hermigua and Aguilo. A highlight is a typical lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. The views over the volcanic landscapes are the icing on the cake.And you'll get you to learn about local culture, too. There's a demonstration of the unique-to-the-island ‘whistling language' known as ‘silbo gomero'. To round off the experience, there's free time to explore San Sebastian. You'll be able to follow in the footsteps of Columbus before he began his first voyage of discovery. Pedro says, ‘All the top attractions are within walking distance of each other – the Conde Tower, Church of the Assumption and market.'
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Popular experiences in La Gomera
La Gomera - La Gomera Whale Watching Cruise from Playa Santiago
The waters around La Gomera are teeming with wildlife, so a whale watching cruise promises to be an eye-opening event. Sail aboard a 24-metre-long yacht in search of dolphins and whales while taking in the majesty of the island's coastline.You'll cast off around the coast of La Gomera, keeping a watchful eye for signs of activity from spotted dolphins, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins and pilot whales.Sometimes you'll even spot sperm whales, Bryde's whales, Blainville's whales and sea turtles. The cruise includes a stop for swimming in a remote bay, complete with sangria and tapas.
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La Gomera - La Gomera Rainforest Hike
Hiking through the laurel forests of Garajonay, you almost expect to bump into the crew from Jurassic Park. This guided hike takes you to the heights of Pico del Garajonay, and down into the National Park's ancient tropical forests and evergreen groves.
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La Gomera - La Gomera Forest of Fable Hike
Hiking in La Gomera gives a glimpse of how the Canaries would have looked centuries before civilization. You'll start in El Cercado – a tiny mountain town famed for its pottery making and typical stone houses. Then, you'll hike through the island's ancient laurel forests in the heart of Garajonay National Park, stopping for an optional picnic along the way. You'll end in Valle Gran Rey, with time for a coffee before we head back.
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La Gomera - Hike to La Fortaleza
A hike that highlights La Gomera's ever-changing island scenery. Trek through landscapes that range from tropical to alpine in just a couple of breathtaking hours. Beginning in the canyonlands of La Gomera, we'll wind our way upwards to Fortaleza de Chipude a table-top mountain, which was sacred to the ancient islanders.
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La Gomera - La Gomera Whale Watching Cruise from Valle Gran Rey
The waters around La Gomera are teeming with wildlife, so a whale watching cruise promises to be an eye-opening event. Sail aboard a 24-metre-long yacht in search of dolphins and whales while taking in the majesty of the island's coastline.You'll cast off around the coast of La Gomera, keeping a watchful eye for signs of activity from spotted dolphins, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins and pilot whales.Sometimes you'll even spot sperm whales, Bryde's whales, Blainville's whales and sea turtles. The cruise includes a stop for swimming in a remote bay, complete with sangria and tapas.
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La Gomera - La Gomera Island Walking Tour
This guided walking tour shines the spotlight on some of La Gomera's lesser-known gems. You'll watch artisan potters at work in the tiny mountain town of El Cercado, gaze out over the green fields of Agulo from the island's “balcony”, and stop by a hilltop viewpoint and restaurant designed by local architectural legend, César Manrique.
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La Gomera - Hike Northwest La Gomera
You're in for a scenic treat with this 4-hour hike. You'll travel towards the sky-high rocky monuments of the northwest and work your way down into the deep ravines of Vallehermoso. See exactly why the name translates as beautiful valley with a wander through the vineyards, free time in the village and a photo stop at Roque Cano viewpoint, too.
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La Gomera - Garajonay National Park Sightseeing Tour with Local Lunch
A journey into Jurassic-like Garajonay National Park is a like trip to the beginning time. This medley of deep gorges filled with ancient, misty laurel forests and rare plant life is a blockbuster. You'll also discover remote hamlets and enjoy free time in San Sebastian. Pedro, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Garajonay's most spectacular blooms happen in winter, with bees pollinating endemic forget-me-nots, sonchus and more, while in spring there's a riot of colour as Canarian geraniums tinge the fringes of pathways in pink-lilac.'The star of the show is without doubt Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a visit to its interpretative centre, you'll find out about its botany and history. You'll also get to know hamlets such as oasis-like Chejelipes, which is on the banks of a reservoir, and the northern villages of Hermigua and Aguilo. A highlight is a typical lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. The views over the volcanic landscapes are the icing on the cake.And you'll get you to learn about local culture, too. There's a demonstration of the unique-to-the-island ‘whistling language' known as ‘silbo gomero'. To round off the experience, there's free time to explore San Sebastian. You'll be able to follow in the footsteps of Columbus before he began his first voyage of discovery. Pedro says, ‘All the top attractions are within walking distance of each other – the Conde Tower, Church of the Assumption and market.'
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