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The need for fast communications and the technology of the Industrial Revolution in the northern municipalities of La Gomera necessitated the construction of davits to allow the entry and exit of goods and people by sea. These structures were built using stone and mortar for an iron arm that, supported on one or several foundations, remained over the sea where a ship could anchor to be stowed and a steam engine in charge of providing the necessary power to raise and lower people, merchandise and animals. There was also a warehouse and offices to manage the transit of goods and a conveyor that carried goods from the packing shops to the davit warehouse.

Thematic museum dedicated to the Filii Christi, a denominated theosophical-Christian congregation. Its main members wrote novels, essays, poetry books and newspaper articles reflecting their interest in the occult sciences, theosophy, esotericism, hypnosis, freemasonry, witchcraft and oriental wisdom such as Taoism.

All markets are linked to the land and therefore to ecology. However, very few can boast award-winning certified organic produce. The Puntagorda market in the north of La Palma can do just that. It is also located in a fantastic spot next to the El Fayal forest, with tables, a barbecue area and a children’s playground. A wonderful place only two kilometres away from the town, that is ideal for an enjoyable, family weekend.

Located in the Mirador de Igualero, in the municipality of Vallehermoso, the Monument to the La Gomera Whistle is an important stop-off point for tourists on a tour of La Gomera. The sculpture is a tribute to the history of the island and its unique whistling language. "The tree that whistles" (El árbol que silba) was made by José Darias and uses an iron figure looking towards the horizon to illustrate the hand position of whistlers.

The memorial pays tribute to the 20 fatalities of the 1984 fire.

The Canary Island dragon tree is one of the species that is part of the identity of the Canary Islands. Dracaena draco is its official botanical name and, on the eight lucky islands as a whole, there are specimens of great importance and beauty. In La Gomera, the oldest and largest specimen on the island has its own name: the Agalán Dragon Tree.