La Gomera

By cole, 15 January, 2023

I decided to leave Tenerife behind for a day an travel to the island of La Gomera. I had seen La Gomera in the distance during my hikes through El Parque Rural de Teno. It had always looked like a good spot for a day trip. It was. My day started with a ferry ride. I had never been on a car ferry before and the experience was a bit harrowing. A lot of narrow passages and tight squeezes lead me to a comfortable ferry seat and a hour long journey to my next destination. La Gomera is much smaller than Tenerife. I was able to drive in a circle around the entire island in a little over an hour and a half. My first stop was the highest peak on the island, the mountain Garajonay. The hike was short and well worth the incredible 360-degree views of La Gomera. From the peak of Garajonay, the entire island is visible. Tenerife could be seen to the east, with El Teide prominently displayed as its highest peak. The islands of La Palma and El Heirro were also visible to the north-east and south-east. It was enjoyable to look into the distance and spot my next destination, the town of Vallehermoso. Vallehermoso was part of various must-see lists I had read about the island. A beautiful village built into the mountainside in the north-west part of La Gomera. I toured around the village a bit, had a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants, and soaked in the views of the incredible mountain surroundings. On my way back to the ferry I stopped in San Sebastián de la Gomera to watch a patronal festival with beautiful music and dancing before boarding the ferry and traveling to my next Airbnb in northern Tenerife.

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