Walking in La Gomera
Discover the botanical paradise of La Gomera on foot. La Gomera, the greenest of the Canary Islands, lies just 30 km off the coast of Tenerife, but is a world away in terms of atmosphere and landscape. Steep cliffs along the rocky coastline give way to volcanic peaks inland and deep gorges, or barrancos, limit access to many parts of the island. La Gomera's greatest treasures are found in the National Park Garajonay, among the dense vegetation of its mysterious laurel woods, where centuries-old trees clothed in moss give the impression of a tropical rain forest. In the valleys terraced landscapes of banana, papaya and mango trees are equally beautiful. The rugged coast of steep cliffs and small coves are another delight.
Start your walk in the Garajonay National Park, take in the sweeping views over La Gomera and La Palma in the distance.
A beautiful walk along long-distance footpaths and woodland tracks to Barranco de Valle Gran Rey.
The last section from Chipude to Vallehermoso may be too exposed if you're afraid of heights. This part can be avoided by choosing this alternate ...
Walk from Vallehermoso via Sta Clara in a loop walk with breath-taking views as you make your traverse the valley sides on your way back.
Walk out of Vallehermoso Valley by way of El Cano, a classic ‘frozen’ lava tube, pass the National Park visitors’ centre then decend on the GR-132 ...
The scenic and well-waymarked GR-131 route, which follows historic footpaths (dirt paths, some stony/with gravel, in continuous but gradual descent).
The longer alternative route on volcanic terrain with breath-taking views and landscapes, passing the abandoned village of Seima before ascending.
The longer route to San Sebastian but with an optional detour via the GR-132 to avoid a steep exposed section.
A beautiful route with breathtaking views through open terrain with many cacti and succulent species that takes you past the canopied beach bar at ...
This diversion/alternative route should be used in conjunction with the Vallehermoso to Hermigua standard route.