Discover La Gomera with people of the same ilk. Experienced trekking guides take you on hour-long tours of Gomera's unique countryside. We offer standard, week-long trekking tours, as well as individual packages.
 +  La Gomera – The Wildest of the Canary Islands

 +  Day 1,  Arrival:  The Secretive Main Town
 
 +  Day 2,  Monday, 1st trekking day:  Storming the Peak of Garajonay

 +  Day 3,  Tuesday, 2nd trekking day:  Trek through the Magical Laurisilva Forest                                                                then Bathing afterwards
 +  Day 4,  Wednesday: Free day

 +  Day 5,  Thursday, 3rd trekking day:  Descent into the Green valley of Vallehermoso

 +  Day 6,  Friday:  Free day

 +  Day 7,  Saturday:  Island Tour

 +  Day 8,  Sunday: Trip home

 +  Services and Contact


   La Gomera – The Wildest of the Canary Islands

Adjacent to South Morocco, in the middle of the Atlantic, the Canary archipelago, which is part of Spain, is made up of seven main islands. La Gomera is the second smallest island
with an area of 373 km². Part of Africa on the geographical map, and part of Europe on the political one, La Gomera is a mere stone's throw from the African coast, 150 km away. Average temperatures of 22 degrees in Winter and 27 degrees in Summer transform the island into an attractive, year-round travel destination.
Moist and every-green laurel tree forests, tropical valleys carpeted with banana plantations, countless palm trees and thousands of cacti make Gomera's vegetation unique.
The jagged rock landscape and plant life characterize the wild beauty of La Gomera, and make the island a true paradise for trekking buffs and nature-lovers alike.
Several theories exist about the origins of the Canary Islands. Some say that the island archipelago is part of Atlantis, the lost island realm, about which many a legend has been spun in ancient myths. Scientists account for the origins of the archipelago being due to volcanic activity. However, no apparent volcanic eruptions have taken place for nigh on two million years.
Canyons (barrancos), cliffs, mountain ridges (lomos), pinnacles (roques) and a central, high plateau characterize the Gomeran landscape. A impressive web of close to 40 barrancos extend from the hub of the high plateau towards the coast, and drop more or less sharply towards the sea. Seen from the water, the island looks absolutely impenetrable.
The height at the centre of the island ranges from between 800 and 1,500 m above sea-level. This is where you will find Garajonay National Park, also known as the "Green Mountain of the Canaries", which was elevated to the position of World Cultural Heritage in 1986. This unique and ancient ever-green forest (Laurisilva) is known colloquially as the "rainforest". It is characterized by laurel trees and tree heath, and is a true relic of the past. Here, the visitor receives an insight into a plant world that permeated the Mediterranean region millions of years ago. The forest died out on the continent as a result of climate change, but remained intact on Gomera due to its isolated position in the ocean.

A sub-tropical climate reigns on the island, similar to that of the Mediterranean. The constant sea temperature ensures that the summers never get too hot, or the winters too cold. Trade winds influence the weather on the island most of the year.
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Day 1, Arrival

The Secretive Main Town
We arrive in the main town of La Gomera, San Sebastian. This idyllic little town of 7,000 inhabitants, featuring romantic squares, beautiful shore promenades and sandy beaches boasts a tumultive, historical past. Christopher Columbus laid anchor here for the last time before setting sail to discover the "New World". An evening meal in the company of everyone provides us with an initial insight into the culinary traditions of the island.

 

 

Day 2, Monday, 1st Trekking Day

Storming the Peak of Garajonay
Leaving San Sebastian, we drive through the island's raw mountain landscape. After climbing to some 1,300 m, we reach El Pajanto, the starting point for our trekking tour. From here, we climb La Gomera's highest mountain, Garajonay (1,478 m), which provides a uniquely beautiful 360 degree panorama view of the island. If the weather is clear, we see Tenerife, home to Spain's highest mountain, Pico del Teide (3,700 m), and the islands of El Hierro and La Palma. The trek down the mountain afterwards takes us through cool pine forests to Igualero, the highest village on the island. From here, we trek down Erque Valley. The sublime view of the torrid canyon and the Fortaleza, La Gomera's imposing table mountain, is very impressive. After a break, we wander past houses and terraces to Chipude, an idyllic mountain village at the foot of the Fortaleza. Following a long, traditional evening meal, we spend the night here.
Ascent: 250 m., Descent: 500 m., Duration: 3.5 hours










































 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 































Day 3, Tuesday, 2nd Trekking Day

Trek through the Magical Laurisilva Forest with Bathing afterwards
Our tour today takes us to the hamlet of El Cedro on the edge of the National Park. The first leg takes us along broad forest paths to the historical crossroads of El Contadero, linking the north of the island with the south. In earlier days, these paths provided the only means of communication and merchants met here to count their stock,
and exchange stories and hear-say. From here the path descends, and the further we penetrate into the forest, the denser the foliage gets. The wood takes on the appearance of an enchanted, fairytale forest when the trade wind clouds lick through tree heath grown over with lichen. Our route takes us past one of the five watercourses in the national park (El Cedro). About an hour later, we arrive at the village that bears the same name. A bus waits here to take us to the green north, to Hermigua, and then to the most beautiful beach on the island, Playa de La Caleta. Here by the sea, we let the day draw to a close and enjoy an evening meal, and then drive back to our accommodation in Hermigua.
Ascent: 500 m., Descent: 750 m., Duration: 4 hours


Day 4, Wednesday

Free Day
Day of rest in Hermigua. You have the option of a guided tour of a small cultural museum annexed to our accommodation. An old, but fully-functioning grain mill can be admired here. The museum is also home to a large collection of household objects used in former times by the people of Gomera.
Afterwards, you can choose to transfer to Playa de La Caleta to spend the day on the beach.

Day 5, Thursday, 3rd Trekking Day

Descent into the Green Valley of Vallehermoso
Our tour today starts in Agulo, one of the most beautiful villages on the island. Agulo is considered to be one of the most well-preserved, old Canary villages. The route we take afterwards rewards us with impressive views of the mountain panorama on the north coast. Then we move on to the national park's visitor centre, Juego de Bolas. We take a break here and have enough time to find out more about the national park and Canary Island flora and fauna. Afterwards, the route gently rises and falls until we reach the high path that leads us down to Vallehermoso. This takes us directly to Vallehermoso's monument, Roque El Cano, and then opens up into a breathtakingly, wonderful view of Vallehermoso. Terraces cultivations, palm groves and banana plantations characterize this green valley in the north-west of the island. We bring our day to a close with a traditional Gomeran evening meal.

 Ascent: 450 m., Descent: 650 m., Duration: 4 hours

Day 6, Friday

Free Day
Chill out and relax in Vallehermoso. You can do what you want today. This small town with its beautiful town centre squares, and its bars and bodegas invites you to stop and linger for a while.

Day 7, Saturday

Island Tour

Our tour of the island today involves a visit to the pottery village of El Cercado and several other activities. Pottery is still made here today in the same way as it has been for centuries, with clay, and without a potter's wheel. Household items are made using what is referred to as the structure technique.
Our trip continues through the national park, past the famous and imposing Roques de Agando, Ojila and La Zarcita, rock formations in the form of columns, which are highly typical to the landscape of Gomera. The trip continually surprises us with wonderful views of the canyons that sweep down towards the sea.
There is no programme in the afternoon, which provides a perfect invitation to saunter through streets of San Sebastian. Our trekking holiday gradually draws to a close with an evening meal in the company of everyone.

 Services:

- All transfers during the official travel programme incl.  transfers on   La Gomera on the day of arrival/departure to/from the ferry
- An island tour
- 7 nights in hotels or apartments in double rooms with shower/WC
- 7 breakfasts and 5 evening meals
- 3 guided trekking tours
- Italian tour leader
- Min. ? persons, max. 10 persons.

Contact:

info@macondo-lagomera-tours.com