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La Gomera Holidays
Holidays to La Gomera focus on its stunning landscapes, peaceful and serene atmosphere and unspoilt natural beauty. Located between Tenerife and La Palma, the island is a world away from its livelier, more commercial neighbours in the Canary Islands, with holidays in La Gomera ideal for those looking to unwind and relax, take plenty of nature walks and experience a taste of traditional Canarian culture, with all its charming customs, such as the famous whistling form of communication used by the locals.
Holidays to La Gomera - Peaceful and serene
Just an hour and a half away from Tenerife by ferry, holidays in La Gomera offer a quieter and more relaxed pace of life. This volcanic island is blessed with a rich mountainous interior and rocky coastline, criss-crossed by deep farming terraces, creating a unique landscape, and offering a wide range of scenery and a wealth of diverse natural beauty. Holidays in La Gomera are best suited to those keen on exploring all that this tiny haven has to offer, from its prehistoric rock formations and lush banana plantations, to the ancient laurel forests, stunning black beaches and dramatic rocky cliff faces. The main tourist region is Playa de Santiago in the south, the sunniest part of the island, where a small tourist centre has developed around a little fishing village. Holidays in La Gomera offer a small number of resorts, whether it be Playa de Santiago, the capital San Sebastian, a picturesque village where the ferry docks, Valle Gran Rey, a beautiful region with a lovely golden sandy beach or Vallehermoso on the northern tip of the island, with ideal conditions for windsurfing.
Holidays to La Gomera - Scenic beauty, tranquil atmosphere
The island offers a tranquil base, perfect for nature-lovers and those looking to completely relax and unwind. Holidays in La Gomera are ideal for walkers and cyclists, as the island is covered with paths and trails that traverse the diverse terrain, incorporting lush woodlands, tropical forests and plantations, as well as gorges, valleys and deep ravines. The main attractions of a holiday in La Gomera include the many protected areas of natural beauty, such as the Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the numerous charming small villages and hamlets that dot the island. As well as enjoying the spectacular scenery, holidays in La Gomera enable visitors the chance to revel in the peaceful atmosphere found here, in addition to enjoying the wonderful climate and delicious local cuisine.
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