{"id":7710,"date":"2021-08-20T17:07:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T15:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/?p=7710"},"modified":"2026-10-28T08:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:13:09","slug":"backpacking-la-gomera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/","title":{"rendered":"La Gomera Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short distance from the far more popular Tenerife, La Gomera is the exact opposite: small, with a population of about twenty thousand, it&#8217;s largely unspoiled and offers a unique opportunity to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in nature and in particular in the fascinating laurisilva forest that characterizes the Garajonay National Park located in the center of the island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I visited La Gomera during a two-month trip during which I <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/canary-islands\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">explored all the major islands of the archipelago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> except El Hierro. Whether it&#8217;s a backpacking adventure, a road trip or an all-inclusive vacation, in this guide you&#8217;ll find plenty of useful tips and ideas to help you plan your trip as best you can.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"quick-menu\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick menu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#when\">When to visit La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#doc\">Documents and vaccinations for going to La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#what\">What to do and see in La Gomera<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Destinations<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-san-sebastian-de-la-gomera\">San Sebasti\u00e1n de La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-hermigua\">Hermigua<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-agulo\">Agulo<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-garajonay-national-park\">Garajonay National Park<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-vallehermoso\">Vallehermoso<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-gran-rey-valley\">Valle Gran Rey<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-playa-santiago\">Playa Santiago<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#dest-los-organos\">Los Organos<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#iti\">Suggested itineraries in La Gomera<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Itineraries<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#itinerary-itinerary-of-3-days-in-la-gomera\">3-day itinerary in La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#itinerary-itinerary-of-5-days-in-la-gomera\">5-day itinerary in La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#itinerary-7-day-itinerary-in-la-gomera\">7-day itinerary in La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#how\">How to get around La Gomera<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Transport<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#transport-rent-a-car-in-la-gomera\">Renting a car in La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#transport-buses-in-la-gomera\">Buses in La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#transport-domestic-flights\">Domestic flights<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#transport-ferries-to-la-gomera\">Ferries to La Gomera<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#cost\">Backpacking La Gomera: costs<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#safe\">Backpacking La Gomera: safety<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-la-gomera\/#quick-menu\" style=\"position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 9999; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #999; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px;\">\u2191 Menu<\/a>\r\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05925.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Laurisilva Forest.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"when\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>When to visit La Gomera<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Gomera, like the rest of the Canary Islands, enjoys a good climate throughout the year and can therefore be appreciated in all seasons. This is especially true when it comes to La Gomera, where hiking is undoubtedly one of the main activities on the island, and consequently the water temperature in the winter months takes a back seat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Gomera in spring<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the spring months, temperatures can reach 22-23 degrees and even a few degrees more toward the end of May, a month during which the rainfall that can occasionally occur in March and April is practically absent. This makes May particularly ideal for those who want to avoid the crowds and prices that characterize the peak summer season.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s worth remembering that in the mountains of the national park, especially on days when the sun isn&#8217;t shining, it can definitely get cold.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Gomera in summer<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June, July and August are considered high season in La Gomera and the Canary Islands in general. The weather is great and there&#8217;s no rain. Toward the end of July the ocean water also starts to warm up. Of course, this is also the busiest and most expensive time of the year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05670.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Terraces on the island&#8217;s north coast.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Gomera in autumn<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September is a great month to visit the island: the weather is good and, especially in the second half of the month, you avoid the summer crowds. With October and especially November, the probability of rain increases and temperatures start to drop, but all in all it&#8217;s still a pleasant time to visit the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Gomera in winter<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in the middle of winter, in December, January and February, La Gomera can definitely be an interesting destination. However, it&#8217;s worth remembering that December is when rainfall peaks, and it then gradually decreases until May.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, rainfall is still relatively low, and unless you&#8217;re particularly unlucky you should be able to fully enjoy your stay. In short, let&#8217;s say that winter isn&#8217;t exactly the ideal time to visit La Gomera, but if you&#8217;re willing to risk some rain I doubt you&#8217;ll be disappointed, also because, given the very nature of the island, especially inside the national park you&#8217;re often surrounded by clouds during the rest of the year too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"doc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Documents and vaccinations for going to La Gomera<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canary Islands are, for all intents and purposes, part of Spain, and therefore, as with any other country within the European Union, if you&#8217;re an EU citizen you don&#8217;t need a visa or a passport: a valid national ID card is all you need to visit the island. For everyone else, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/policies\/schengen-borders-and-visa\/visa-policy_en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schengen Area visa policy applies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05749.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<div id=\"what\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to do and see in La Gomera<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island is really compact and, if it weren&#8217;t for its mountainous terrain, getting from one place to another would be extremely quick. That said, below I list the places to visit counterclockwise, as a kind of road trip, which is how I decided to visit the island. Of course, nothing stops you from using a few destinations as a base and taking day trips; you&#8217;ll just have to drive a bit more, but it&#8217;s absolutely doable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island has a dense network of well-marked, numbered trails. To see the complete list, I recommend downloading the official app (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.officeshophouse.lagomera.full&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/info-la-gomera\/id1452643679\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lagomera.travel\/en\/hiking-la-gomera\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The app also works offline using only GPS. In any case, I&#8217;ll provide links for the GPS coordinates, but I think it&#8217;s always best to refer to the official sources, and when you hear me talk about trail number &#8220;X&#8221; you&#8217;ll know what I&#8217;m talking about. If you&#8217;re interested, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ssYmCJmtDeU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;ll find the video of my trip (in Italian, but you can turn on the subtitles).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Guida_cosa_vedere_lanzarote_La_Gomera.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N.b. Several times throughout the guide you&#8217;ll find links to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to use offline navigation directly from the AllTrails app you need to upgrade to the pro version. However, you can get around this by downloading the coordinates from the desktop version of the site in &#8220;Google Earth KML&#8221; format and then uploading them to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Maps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is by far one of my <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/app-travelling\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite travel apps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-san-sebastian-de-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>San Sebasti\u00e1n de La Gomera<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capital and main port of the island, San Sebasti\u00e1n has great historical significance, as it&#8217;s the place from which Christopher Columbus set off in 1492 on the voyage that led him to discover the American continent. The historic center, while not as pretty as the one in Santa Cruz in La Palma, still has some noteworthy historic buildings such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/iQjoRT4jXHi9uzcu8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torre del Conde<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3Kfjiu1UcjjXjHcv6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church of the Assumption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In any case, you can walk around the small center in no more than a couple of hours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town&#8217;s main beach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F1GgskVRoePws3ES9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) isn&#8217;t exactly the best the Canary Islands have to offer, but it&#8217;s a good place to swim or just sunbathe. Finally, there are a couple of viewpoints where I recommend going up at sunset or, even better, at sunrise: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QmN6AGt1epwh5sjd7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de la Hilla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wJFTso1T8bvrZMMMA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador del Parador<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Two other viewpoints outside town where I recommend stopping when you leave or come back to San Sebasti\u00e1n are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2RsRYL6JuyYaCrY29\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador del Sombrero<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MW1vwwjkHgfzjyyv7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador Lomada del Camello<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; the latter, with Mount Teide in the background, is particularly fascinating.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05625.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Church of the Assumption.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in San Sebasti\u00e1n de La Gomera?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/pension-colon.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostal Col\u00f3n<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an excellent budget option a short walk from the center. The owners are really nice and helpful.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>How to reach San Sebasti\u00e1n de La Gomera?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the port there are daily ferry connections to Los Cristianos in Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma in La Palma. The island&#8217;s airport, on the other hand, is near Playa Santiago, about 30 km further south, and offers connections to all the other islands in the archipelago.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05637.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>San Sebastian seen from above.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-hermigua\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Hermigua<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the itinerary north, the first stop after leaving San Sebastian is the beautiful valley of Hermigua and the town of the same name, which stretches lengthwise all the way to the sea, where unfortunately swimming isn&#8217;t recommended because the currents are too strong. On the other hand, there&#8217;s a beautiful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3ayMJKD2u2VJRbta8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural pool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can reach at the end of a very short walk from the parking lot at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/emexUK4VgfNgfXwK7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, if you&#8217;re interested in the history of the island, including the aboriginal culture before the arrival of the Spanish, you can visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/etnograficolagomera?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ethnographic park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etnograficolagomera.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/o79fd3PfHZsti4RT6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ethnographic museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/museos.lagomera.es\/museo-etnografico\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, I recommend doing a shortened version of Circular 33, following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/map\/map-jul-19-02-41-pm-a209ca7?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this route<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: it&#8217;s about 9km, 2:30 &#8211; 3:30 hours. Great views of the coast and Teide in the distance; while it&#8217;s certainly not unmissable, all in all it&#8217;s an enjoyable hike.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along Circular 33.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll notice that the route I described doesn&#8217;t go all the way down to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ibB86fTbD2oFGFha9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de la Caleta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but if you feel like walking a few more kilometers, nothing stops you from doing so; in fact, even if you really don&#8217;t feel like walking, I think it&#8217;s still worth driving there. Unfortunately, swimming isn&#8217;t recommended here either, but the beach is really nice and is equipped with lots of tables, barbecue areas and bathrooms. The road to get there is narrow in places, so drive carefully.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hermigua natural pool.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Hermigua?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-creativa-hermigua.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa Creativa<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/la-cuadra-hermigua.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Cuadra<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both excellent budget options to use as a base for exploring Hermigua and potentially Garajonay National Park too.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05662.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hermigua Valley.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-agulo\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Agulo<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small town a short distance from Hermigua. It&#8217;s literally surrounded by mountains and therefore offers striking views both toward the mountains and toward the sea, where you can see the island of Tenerife. Apparently, in winter, when most of the rain falls, real waterfalls form along the sides of the mountains that surround it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, as charming as the town&#8217;s setting is, and as pretty as its small old town is, don&#8217;t expect to spend more than a couple of hours in Agulo.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05779.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Agulo seen from above.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-garajonay-national-park\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Garajonay National Park<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island&#8217;s morphology means that the moisture brought by the ocean winds gets trapped by the mountainous area in the center of the island, home to one of the best-preserved laurisilva forests in all of Europe. A tangle of plants, lianas, ferns and trees entirely covered in moss that create a surreal, fairy-tale place.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re coming from Agulo, before you even reach the park I recommend stopping at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/42EvjdWphvDqyNFi8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visitor center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where interesting films are shown and there are also some permanent exhibitions that tell the story of the island not only from a natural point of view but also from a cultural one, highlighting rather unusual ways of life and traditions such as the whistled language, used mainly by shepherds to communicate over long distances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you can also get all the relevant information for visiting and enjoying the park and its many trails.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, as I mentioned at the beginning of this section, you can see the complete list of trails by downloading the official app (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.officeshophouse.lagomera.full&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/info-la-gomera\/id1452643679\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and below I list some of the trails I completed that, based on my research, are considered the best. The app also works offline using only GPS. For convenience, I&#8217;ve linked the location where you can park your car, and then basically you just follow the signs\/app.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05917.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Laurisilva Forest.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Recommended trails in Garajonay Park<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trails are listed in order of difficulty. Of course, these are just a few of the dozens of possibilities that the trail network inside the national park has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Linear 12 (Raso de la Bruma) 2.6km 40 minutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not a keen walker at all, are short on time, are traveling with small children or simply want to see the laurisilva forest with minimal effort, this is the trail for you. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RPejvNyBNSR384Ze7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there&#8217;s parking on both sides of the road, right where the trail starts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Circular 10 (Ca\u00f1ada de Jorge) 3.4km 1:20 hours<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trail starts exactly on the opposite side of the road from Raso de la Bruma. Not as pretty, but definitely another good alternative if you want to do a short trail. The forest is less dense and \u201cfairy-tale,\u201d but it&#8217;s still a nice walk.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Circular 6 (La Laguna Grande II) 4.2km 1:30 hours<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although slightly longer than the previous two, it&#8217;s still largely flat and not too challenging; you cross part of the area damaged by a fire in 2012, which, although sad, can be interesting. There&#8217;s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uDTaENQCJ9YWBuS38\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">large parking lot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here that also gives access to the La Laguna Grande recreation area, where there are benches and barbecue areas as well as a small information center and a restaurant. In short, lots of amenities, perfect for relaxing between walks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Circular 5 (Las Creces) 4.5 km 1:30 hours<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another pleasant option that isn&#8217;t too strenuous. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/viJLCTcbdTff8Luv8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">park here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along the road exactly where the trail begins.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05726.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Las Creces Trail.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Circular 37 (Hermigua) 14.3km 4-6 hours<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular 37, compared to all the trails listed so far, is undoubtedly a more challenging trail, with almost 900 meters of elevation gain. The trail crosses the national park and its iconic forest only for a short stretch, so if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, it&#8217;s definitely better to consider other options. In any case, it&#8217;s a really interesting route that basically takes you from the edge of the forest down to the center of Hermigua before climbing back up toward the park. There are some beautiful views of the Hermigua Valley and Teide in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that this trail literally runs through the campground area (see below in the where to sleep section), so if you&#8217;re camping there you don&#8217;t even have to move your car; otherwise there&#8217;s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uyVVHsqu8UzthkPo7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">large parking lot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can leave your car and start walking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along Circular 37.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Circular 18 (Alto de Garajonay) 16.1 km 4-6 hours<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is recognized by many as the best trail to complete in a day: it crosses the forest far and wide, passing through both the north side, which is much mossier, and the slightly drier south side, all the way up to the highest point on the island (Alto de Garajonay at 1484m), from which, if the day is clear, you can see La Palma, Tenerife and El Hierro.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the app, the walking time is over nine hours, but personally, at a relatively brisk pace, I completed it in 4 hours. Even going slowly, I doubt it takes that long. If for any reason 16km is too much but you still want to go up to Alto de Garajonay, I recommend circulars 7, 14 or 17. They all go up to Alto de Garajonay but save quite a bit of elevation gain and kilometers, especially in the case of ruta 7 and 17.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it&#8217;s a loop, you could start walking at many different points, but personally I recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ByiLjU2Djx6joK21A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parking here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if you&#8217;re staying at the campground, which isn&#8217;t far away.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along Circular 18.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there are two viewpoints I recommend visiting. First of all, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rWEb3XmeLoRNCC76A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de los Roques<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is perhaps the most iconic on the whole island, and I can&#8217;t recommend it enough, especially when the Roque de Agando is surrounded by clouds, creating a Jurassic Park-like atmosphere. The second is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Qeie6vW6rVx5jPJZA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de Igualero<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from which you get excellent views of another rock formation, the Fortaleza.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05865.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mirador de los Roques.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Garajonay National Park?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only type of accommodation inside the park is the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/haD1zfnuptDG1CGb7\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Vista campground<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s a rather spartan campground, but it has the bare essentials (bathrooms, outdoor showers and even wifi). Besides being strategically located, it&#8217;s also extremely cheap, since it costs only 3\u20ac per night per person. I spent four nights there and, if you&#8217;re willing to sleep in a tent, I can&#8217;t recommend it enough.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05783.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>La Fortaleza.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-vallehermoso\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Vallehermoso<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small town in the northwest of the island, whose name literally means \u201cbeautiful valley,\u201d is, a bit like Hermigua, not surprisingly set in a beautiful valley leading to the sea. The road down to the town offers some pretty nice views, and in the surrounding area there are at least a couple of viewpoints worth visiting, such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ZMAc9aSgXmSECmo78\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de la Pilarica<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WPQZa8NRwgXm5E71A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de Vallehermoso<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town&#8217;s old center is pretty but certainly not unmissable, and above all it has a big parking problem.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5X51CvMCBTJsLvB19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Vallehermoso<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the town&#8217;s beach, isn&#8217;t suitable for swimming, but on the other hand there&#8217;s an artificial saltwater pool, which was closed during my visit, though. To wrap up, there are quite a few trails you can do starting directly from Vallehermoso and the surrounding area, such as circulars 4, 5, 6 and 39.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05928.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Vallehermoso.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Vallehermoso?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I visited Vallehermoso on a day trip without spending the night, but if you decide to stay or maybe use the town as a base to explore the island, then I recommend checking out <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-de-telegrafos.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telegraph Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Especially if you&#8217;re traveling solo and looking for something cheap, this is probably one of the best options the island has to offer. The reviews are great.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Planning your trip? If you still need travel insurance, you can find my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">guide to the best travel insurance<\/a> here. Purchasing through the links in the guide supports this site at no additional cost to you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"dest-gran-rey-valley\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Valle Gran Rey<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valle Gran Rey is without a doubt the island&#8217;s main tourist destination. Once popular with the hippie community looking for somewhere alternative, it has seen a lot of development over the years but still remains a relatively quiet town and an excellent base, especially for those who want to combine hikes in Garajonay National Park with a few days at the beach. In fact, the natural pool of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rAsQjBcELtmojazL6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Charco del Conde<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LDRTk4xgAAWp3jKi8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa De Vueltas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect for swimming. I also recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MgmWhn65qa8GhT866\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just outside town; it&#8217;s a beach frequented by nudists, not suitable for swimming but perfect for watching the sunset with the island of La Palma in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05930.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa de Vueltas<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there are some really nice viewpoints along the road down to Valle Gran Rey, in particular the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QUdyC1GhSap7EXCt6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de la Curva del Queso<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8hfqk7MjtQdckeADA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador C\u00e9sar Manrique<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want, there are also a number of trails that run up and down the valley: starting from the center, for example, you can go up to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TX74Ru2iuUpxg64U8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ermita de los Santos Reyes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chapel or take linear trails 9 and 14.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05986.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Valle Gran Rey.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-playa-santiago\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Playa Santiago<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years a small fishing village, thanks in part to the proximity of the airport and the construction of a large four-star hotel (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/jardin-tecina.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Tecina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), over the years it has become the second most popular beach destination on the island after Valle Gran Rey. La Gomera&#8217;s only golf course is also here. I spent only one afternoon at the town&#8217;s main beach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/okMCuk5kbw4reTJn8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), where, especially on the sheltered side near the port, you can swim safely. The promenade isn&#8217;t bad and there are plenty of bars and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than that, nothing exceptional. In my opinion, especially if you&#8217;re short on time, it&#8217;s better to spend your time elsewhere, but if you happen to make it down to Playa Santiago and feel like walking, I recommend hiking Circular 24. I walked a section of it following the route <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/recording\/routa-24-con-variante-e320846?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">described here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which avoids going up to Imada and comes down to Playa Santiago, saving some kilometers and elevation gain; even so, it&#8217;s still about 11 km with 700 m of elevation gain, 3-4 hours. In any case, it&#8217;s a really nice route and completely different from what the trails inside the national park have to offer. If you have the time and feel like it, it&#8217;s definitely worth it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along Circular 24.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-los-organos\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Los Organos<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This surreal landscape in the northwest of the island, formed by basalt columns about two hundred meters high and eighty meters wide, is unfortunately only visible from the sea. I don&#8217;t have precise information about it since I didn&#8217;t do the excursion, but apparently, especially in high season, there should be daily tours departing from Playa Santiago and especially Valle Gran Rey.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"iti\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Suggested itineraries in La Gomera<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The itineraries that follow are designed for a multi-stop \u201croad trip\u201d style trip, but given the island&#8217;s compact size, you&#8217;re generally never more than an hour&#8217;s drive from the island&#8217;s main places of interest. Where you sleep is entirely up to you: personally, I&#8217;d go straight to Camping La Vista, but I realize that the idea of camping doesn&#8217;t appeal to many people. Nothing stops you from taking a room in San Sebasti\u00e1n de La Gomera, Vallehermoso or Valle Gran Rey to use as a fixed base for your stay on the island, or maybe Playa Santiago if you arrive by plane.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05699.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hermigua Valley with Tenerife in the background.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-of-3-days-in-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3-day itinerary in La Gomera<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you were wondering how many days you need to visit La Gomera, in my opinion three days is the minimum, but of course, especially if you&#8217;re coming from nearby Tenerife, you could also do a two-day \u201ctrip\u201d and still enjoy the beauty the island has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the Hermigua Valley, where you can complete Circular 33, check out Playa de la Caleta and the natural pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I&#8217;d go for Circular 18, but if it&#8217;s too challenging, consider the other easier options among those recommended in the what to do and see section. Either way, I&#8217;d spend the whole day in the national park. Go back to Hermigua for the night.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If time allows, you could go back into the national park to do a few more trails; otherwise head to San Sebasti\u00e1n, which you can explore briefly before taking the ferry, or maybe spend the day at the beach in Playa Santiago before catching your flight.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05630.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>San Sebastian de La Gomera.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-of-5-days-in-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5-day itinerary in La Gomera<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with the three-day itinerary, personally I&#8217;d spend all four nights camping, but basically you can decide to use any point on the island as your base or maybe change location every night.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the Hermigua Valley, where you can complete Circular 33, check out Playa de la Caleta and the natural pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short stop in Agulo before continuing to the visitor center and finally entering the national park, where I&#8217;d stick to some of the shorter trails.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I&#8217;d go for Circular 18, but if it&#8217;s too challenging, consider the other easier options among those recommended in the what to do and see section. Either way, I&#8217;d spend the whole day in the national park.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 4:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like walking, I recommend Circular 24 near Playa Santiago and then maybe spending the rest of the day at the beach; otherwise go down to Valle Gran Rey, where you can spend a relaxing day.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 5:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to San Sebasti\u00e1n, which you can explore briefly before taking the ferry, or maybe spend the morning on the beach in Playa Santiago before catching your flight.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa del Ingl\u00e9s.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-7-day-itinerary-in-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7-day itinerary in La Gomera<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a week or more available, if you feel like walking, compared to the five-day itinerary just described, definitely include Circular 37 and maybe one of the trails starting from Vallehermoso. A boat trip that includes a visit to Los Organos is definitely another interesting option, or you could simply spend a few days at the beach between Playa Santiago and Valle Gran Rey.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"how\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to get around La Gomera<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before even discussing how to get around La Gomera, it&#8217;s worth understanding how to get to La Gomera, since, along with El Hierro, it&#8217;s the only island in the archipelago that currently has no direct flights from Europe. To reach the island you therefore have two options: take the ferry from Tenerife or La Palma, or take a domestic flight from any of the other islands.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, once you arrive, although public transportation isn&#8217;t that bad, I think renting a car is by far the best way to explore the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05668.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>North coast with Teide in the background.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-rent-a-car-in-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Renting a car in La Gomera<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout my trip to the Canary Islands I almost always rented my car with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cicar.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cicar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the prices are competitive, you can easily pay without a credit card, no deposit is required, insurance is included and there&#8217;s no deductible, but above all they have offices in all the ports and airports on the islands, which is really practical for anyone planning a multi-stop trip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many other companies, on the other hand, only have offices at the airport, which is really inconvenient if, instead of getting on a plane, you want to drop the car off at the port and take a ferry to another island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, if you have an inter-island road trip in mind or for whatever reason you don&#8217;t want to return the car at the airport, Cicar is probably the best option. In all other cases, it&#8217;s definitely worth considering other car rental companies too by checking out sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=ilbackpacker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Cars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, whether it&#8217;s Cicar or any other company, if you have specific dates, I recommend booking the car a few weeks in advance; doing so can really save you a lot compared to a last-minute rental.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it&#8217;s worth noting that practically all companies technically don&#8217;t allow driving on dirt roads; we did it several times during our trip to the Canary Islands, but not in La Gomera, where the roads, although sometimes winding, are in good condition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there are companies that technically allow you to take the car to another island by ferry, as long as you return it on the island where you rented it. Many, on paper, don&#8217;t allow you to leave the island at all; obviously there&#8217;s nobody checking at the port, but if you ever need assistance, that&#8217;s when the problems could start.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My advice, if you need to, is to rent a different car for each island you visit, or at least find out exactly what you&#8217;re allowed to do and what you aren&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05886.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The rental car.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-buses-in-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Buses in La Gomera<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re traveling solo and want to save compared to the cost of renting a car, only have a few excursions in mind that you can arrange with some organized tours, don&#8217;t feel like driving or for any other reason don&#8217;t want to rent a car, public transportation isn&#8217;t bad at all and you can reach practically any destination on the island with a little planning. On <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guaguagomera.com\/publico\/contenido\/lineas#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;ll find the various routes and schedules.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-domestic-flights\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Domestic flights<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only two airlines operating domestic flights between the islands are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canaryfly.es\/eng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CanaryFly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bintercanarias.com\/eng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BinterCanarias<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prices tend to be very similar, but generally Binter seems to be slightly cheaper and even has special fares for under-29s. In any case, I recommend checking both and, if possible, booking at least a few weeks in advance for the best deals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC05733.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<div id=\"transport-ferries-to-la-gomera\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Ferries to La Gomera<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheapest alternative to flights and, above all, the most practical way to move between neighboring islands is the ferry. As a general rule, as long as it&#8217;s the nearest island or at most the next one (so in the case of La Gomera, trips to La Palma and Tenerife), not only do you save money by taking the ferry, but it&#8217;s also much more convenient, as you don&#8217;t have to show up at the airport two hours early: you can simply go to the port an hour before or even less, buy your ticket and board without necessarily booking in advance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, if you don&#8217;t have a fixed itinerary, getting around by ferry gives you much more flexibility. However, if for example you want to get to Lanzarote from La Gomera, it&#8217;s clear that flying is not only much faster but also cheaper. In any case, there are several ferry companies operating between the islands; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/clkuk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=313887&amp;a=3031236&amp;g=24950684\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Ferries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a site that aggregates all of them, and you can use it to book your tickets if you like.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, La Gomera has daily departures from San Sebasti\u00e1n to Los Cristianos in Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredolsen.es\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fred Olsen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.navieraarmas.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naviera Armas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<div id=\"costi\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"cost\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking La Gomera: costs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a trip to La Gomera cost? Obviously it depends on a lot of factors. Those who regularly read my blog know that I travel frugally, and my trip to the Canary Islands was no exception: I managed to stick to a budget of 1000\u20ac a month, that is, just over 30\u20ac a day, all inclusive. If you&#8217;re looking for some ideas on how to save money, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/planning\/40-tips-for-backpackers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, I fully realize that not everyone is willing or interested in living the backpacker life, but the good news is that the Canary Islands are still a relatively cheap destination by European standards. Prices are generally lower than in mainland Spain itself, since the islands are a sort of special region where VAT is only 7%, and on many consumer goods you don&#8217;t pay it at all. To give you a couple of examples, gas costs around 1\u20ac per liter, and dinner at a restaurant, if you&#8217;re not too demanding, costs about 10\u20ac or a little more. In short, they may not be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/backpacking-south-america\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latin American prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but by European standards you certainly can&#8217;t complain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we&#8217;re talking about costs, I think it&#8217;s worth saying a few words about what&#8217;s definitely a great way to keep them down: camping. Wild camping in La Gomera, as on the other islands, is technically illegal, but in reality it&#8217;s widely tolerated. If you pitch your tent away from prying eyes you shouldn&#8217;t have any kind of problem; even better if, given the very low rainfall in the summer months, you don&#8217;t pitch a tent at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06050.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Night spent at Playa Avalo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my stay in La Gomera, I spent more than a few nights \u201ccamping\u201d on the beach, just inflating my camping mat when it was time for bed. Specifically, I slept at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kQQ8UQY7YWaoy5W7A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de \u00c1valo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vc2FvLF12cFiNQXKA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de la Caleta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/KL5CCmU7gmzqQA7a6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But again, it&#8217;s technically illegal, so the choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s absolutely legal, on the other hand, and what I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to spend little and sleep a stone&#8217;s throw from the edge of Garajonay National Park, is staying at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/37yCPXAaM99oL2ad6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping La Vista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; as I mentioned earlier, it&#8217;s a really spartan campground, but for 3\u20ac a night I don&#8217;t think you can ask for much more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, to find places to camp in the Canary Islands, I recommend the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/park4night.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">park4night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> app; designed mainly for people who want to spend the night in an RV, minivan or car, it&#8217;s also a fantastic resource for anyone who simply wants to find a secluded spot to pitch a tent or just put down a mat, as we often did.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>San Sebastian with Teide in the background.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To reduce exchange and withdrawal fees, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/best-travel-cards\/\">guide to the best travel cards<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"safe\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking La Gomera: safety<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Gomera and the Canary Islands in general are an absolutely safe destination with really low crime rates, and it&#8217;s also recommended for families with children. That said, as with any other destination, you should use common sense, and following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/backpacking-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classic safety tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> never hurts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only two notes I&#8217;d make are, first, to be extremely careful where you swim: since this is the ocean, the currents can be extremely dangerous, especially rip currents, which can quickly carry you out to sea with potentially fatal consequences. I got to meet a gentleman who was swept out to sea with his children, and he told me he had already seen the end coming; not exactly a good experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, a lot of the more isolated beaches don&#8217;t have lifeguards, and especially in the low season you could easily be the only person there. In short, especially if you&#8217;re not an experienced swimmer, be careful.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you decide to rent a car, make sure you don&#8217;t leave any valuables inside when it&#8217;s unattended. Unfortunately, broken glass in parking lots and signs urging people not to leave anything in the car are all too common.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Are you planning a trip to La Gomera? Check out these posts:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Travel backpack: which one to choose?\" href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/travel-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which travel backpack to choose<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"What to pack for a trip (complete list)\" href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/packing-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to bring on your trip<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have any questions? Updated information? 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