La Gomera is the third smallest of the eight main islands of Spain’s Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Of volcanic origin and roughly circular; it is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) in diameter. Its shape is rather like an orange that has been cut in half and then split into segments, which has left deep ravines.
You just set foot on it and you already feel how magic envelops you. You go a little further and discover that all that magic is real. You jump from landscape to landscape and you are surprised with ravines that are thrown into the sea, valleys covered with green palm trees, black sand beaches and crystalline waters, leafy millenary forests with springs that invite you to cool off … A natural set that forms a Reserve of the Biosphere with species already missing in other parts of the world.
If there is something that stands out in the Garajonay National Park, it is laurisilva, a mass of prehistoric vegetation typical of the Macaronesian region that covered the tropics millions of years ago and that has been preserved on the island thanks to its exceptional climate always mild . Walk quietly among these ancient trees to your circuit guided by experts.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The slopes are criss-crossed by paths that present varying levels of difficulty to visitors, and stunning views to seasoned hikers.
The central mountains catch the moisture from the trade wind clouds and yield a dense jungle climate in the cooler air, which contrasts with the warmer, sun-baked cliffs near sea level.
Between these extremes one finds a fascinating gamut of microclimates; for centuries, the inhabitants of La Gomera have farmed the lower levels by channelling runoff water to irrigate their vineyards, orchards and banana groves.
The inhabitants of La Gomera have an ancient way of communicating across deep ravines by means of a whistled speech called Silbo Gomero, which can be heard 2 miles away. This whistled language is indigenous to the island, and its existence has been documented since Roman times. Invented by the original inhabitants of the island, the Guanches. The local government required all children to learn it in school. Marcial Morera, a linguist at the University of La Laguna has said that the study of silbo may help understand how languages are formed.
You cannot miss this magic and by the hands of Iberinbound Travel, iberinbound@iberinbound.com incoming travel agent, specialized in groupes in Spain & Portugal, Shorex, Groupd ad-hoc, you will make it true. A yacht or a boat charter revives the every-day-life with some fresh wind and a new view on the city, the harbor, and the sea. Jumping on a boat is like a step into another world, with the sea-breeze in the face and the smooth waves underneath the feet.
Depending on the size of the group, different boats, yachts, catamarans, etc. can be organized, with all kinds of offers one can dream of. Fancying a huge Yacht for many people or rather a small one for a little group? How about an exciting Catamaran cruise or a Sailing Regatta? Preferring a morning tour or rather one during sunset? Why not a dinner on a boat – wine tasting or Barbeque? A racing speedboat or a rather tranquil tour with some relaxing live jazz music?
What you can not miss in La Gomera?:
The organs
A cliff where music plays
This curious natural monument, located on the north coast of the municipality of Vallehermoso, is a cliff of volcanic rocks with a silhouette in the form of organ pipes that fall over the sea. A point of great geological interest and great scenic beauty, which can only be seen on a boat trip along the coast.
A privileged place for whale watching
Going to meet cetaceans is an adventure in which many variables come into play. To enjoy the greatest possible guarantee of success, it is best to trust professionals in the sector. Qualified experts who know perfectly the waters through which cetaceans move and their behavior.
In the Canary Islands you can see different species throughout the year, it is not necessary to move far from the coast to find dolphins, whales, calderones, sperm whales … For some reason the archipelago has become the most important place in Europe by number of people to the observation of cetaceans in freedom.
Relax and disconnection in the Canary Islands
A visit to the Canary Islands is a revitalizing treatment in itself. The energetic and wild nature, the volcanic past, the long days of light, the mild temperatures throughout the year and, above all, a wide range of wellness centers make all those people looking for a few days of relaxation and disconnection find on the islands The ideal destination.
The spa centers in the Canary Islands take advantage of all the natural resources that the environment offers them to offer treatments such as thalassotherapy, geotherapy, wine therapy or aloetherapy, which is done with Canarian aloe vera, famous for its quality and properties.
