Circular de Alajeró - Playa Santiago-Guarimiar
Alajeró is a land of large rolling hills cut by barrancos (ravines) that break the geometry of the terraces, offering an arid and unique landscape on the island. The route takes us to discover hamlets perched above the barrancos, like the distant Arguayoda, or sheltered beneath imposing roques like Imada. To top it off, a short route of just seven kilometres leads into the Barranco de Guarimiar, a deep canyon where basalt appears in cliffs that shelter small hamlets between palm groves and tiny terraces, surrounded by rocky walls. Both routes are suitable for all types of bicycles.
Itinerary
This bicycle route immerses us in the heart of Alajeró, a land of rolling hills flecked with barrancos and agricultural terraces that connect us to the island’s rural and livestock‑raising history. The journey begins at the Alajeró viewpoint, from where one enjoys a unique panorama of these undulating lands. Riding towards the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Paso, we approach one of the municipality’s most emblematic sites, the focus of the most important pilgrimage in September, where Gomera folklore unfolds among chácaras and drums. The route continues toward the historic Hermitage of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest in La Gomera, located in a remote place that visually connects with the Fortress of Chipude and the ancient sacred mountain of Tagaragunche, evoking the religiosity of the aboriginal peoples. Next, we ascend along the ridge of Arguayoda, the most extensive in the area, with about seven kilometres of terraces that follow one after another like golden waves across the land. This stretch, although demanding, rewards the cyclist with views of Alajeró’s rugged coastline and the impressive rural landscape combining traditional crops and scattered palm groves. The route arrives at the picturesque hamlet of Imada, an agricultural oasis at the foot of the central plateau, surrounded by orchards and palms, dominated by the Roque de Imada, a volcanic needle more than five million years old that reflects the island’s unique geology. Finally, the route returns to the village of Alajeró, completing an experience that combines nature, culture, history and spectacular landscapes. The entire journey is carried out on paved roads, suitable for road bikes, and offers the cyclist the opportunity to discover the unique diversity and beauty of southern La Gomera.
