Visit La Gomera, a natural paradise
Shore excursion from port of San Sebastian de La Gomera, Spain
- Duration 4h
- Activity level medium
What you'll do
Pickup at the port of San Sebastián by our guide identified with the Shore2Shore sign.
La Gomera is one of the eight islands in the western part of the Canary archipelago, the second smallest island, belonging to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2012. La Gomera, like the rest of the Canaries, is a volcanic island; however, volcanic episodes can be considered a thing of the past, with the last eruptions occurring about two million years ago. Water erosion has carved numerous ravines, and along the coast, it has shaped prominent cliffs, turning the island into a unique landscape of natural beauty. In the center of the island is the Garajonay National Park, declared a World Heritage Site in 1986 by UNESCO, the first to be declared in the Canaries; together with the silbo gomero, a whistled language inherited from the native Gomera inhabitants and declared a heritage since 2009, they form part of its identity.
Our visit will begin in Hermigua, in the north of the island, a paradise of green terraces, banana plantations, tranquility, and calm. Hermigua descends from Garajonay to the sea, spilling out in a green carpet of laurisilva, to end at the feet of the old Pescante battered by the Atlantic. This quiet and deep valley hides much of La Gomera’s history and is a true encounter for visitors eager for nature and tranquility.
From there we will head to Agulo, which together with Hermigua formed the aboriginal territory of Mulagua. Considered by many as the most beautiful village in La Gomera and Spain; a vast viewpoint dyed green by its crops over the Atlantic Ocean, a charming village lovingly cared for, with cobbled streets and well-maintained and restored storybook houses, undoubtedly a rural corner full of charm that will leave us with a delightful taste. The municipality houses the Juego de Bolas Visitor Center, where information about the national park is provided.
From there we will travel to the Laguna Grande in Garajonay National Park, established in 1981 and later named a UNESCO Heritage Site, covering 10% of the island’s surface and hosting a natural jewel from the Tertiary period: the laurel forest. This subtropical vegetation formation is made up of a wide variety of trees that retain their foliage year-round thanks to the high humidity and mild temperatures. This forest, considered a living relic, covered the Mediterranean basin during the Tertiary and almost entirely disappeared with successive glaciations.
Our last stop will be at the Roques viewpoint, Roque Agando, the most impressive on the island.
Return to the port of San Sebastián for farewell.
Details
GENERAL INFORMATION
- DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4 HOURS
- NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES
NOTES
- Easy level/Panoramic/City tour.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
- THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO BE VISITED MAY BE CHANGED BY THE GUIDE'S ORGANIZATION AND DUE TO TRAFFIC OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES.
- People with reduced mobility who use wheelchairs must be accompanied by others who can assist them. Shore2Shore staff and the driver, by legal requirement, cannot assist these individuals as they do not have the necessary qualifications. Please use foldable wheelchairs, as the buses do not have lifts or ramps. We are not responsible if the client does not inform us of their situation at the time of booking.