Tips & Tricks
Playa de Alojera (Road CV-16, Alojera)—located in a rural setting, Playa de Alojera is reached from Epina via a narrow winding road sloping to the inlet. The black sand beach found here is more than 200 meters (about 660 feet) long with moderate swell. A couple of small restaurants, operating out of houses under the […]
Playa de la Caleta (Hermigua) — this is a wind-protected beach on the jagged rocky northern coast of the island – located just east of Hermigua. During the summer, a small bar sells fresh fish. This is a great spot for sunning, but visitors should be aware of the beach’s strong currents. Aside from the […]
Fiesta de San Marcos (Agulo) – held every April this is a spectacular festival in Agulo (north coast of La Gomera), in honor of its patron saint. It has a very varied program of events. The climax of the evening comes in the form of young men who leap through the flames of numerous bonfires […]
Whale Watching (Valley Gran Rey) – Tina Excursions lets visitors buy tickets to get on board its excursion boat “Tina” for a four-hour trip into the sea, and spot whales and other sea creatures. During such excursions, the boat moors off one of the island’s secret beaches where visitors can enjoy a swim and a […]
Playa de la Guancha (Punta de Juan Daza) – this is an isolated beach with clear crystal waters southwest of the Punta de Juan Daza (off the island’s east coast). It takes about 90 minutes to hike along a high mountain path from San Sebastián. A nice view of the neighboring island of Tenerife can […]
Tecina Golf (Lomada de Tecina, 38811 Playa de Santiago) – given the size of this island, it’s hard to believe that there’s actually a functioning 18-hole golf course. This one, which is part of a VIP hotel (Hotel Jardin Tecnica) ono the island’s southern coast, has seaside areas and grounds that make for challenging rounds […]