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Located in the municipality of San Sebastián de La Gomera, this beach is mainly made up of sand, pebbles and gravel. Its dimensions are 350 metres by 30 metres. The area is known for its calm waters and its lack of plant life, although there are plenty of crops and mountains nearby.

Located in a virgin environment, three kilometres from the capital of La Gomera, this beach stretches to 500 metres long and 70 metres wide. Its volcanic sand and blue water are framed by mountainous peaks. Because of the wildness of the place it’s a perfect spot for nature lovers.

Playa del Medio beach has dark sand mixed with gravel. It’s part of a series of consecutive beaches, including Chinguarime beach and Tapahuga beach. Like its sister beaches, El Medio belongs to the municipality of San Sebastián de La Gomera. It’s a popular spot with nudists because it’s located in an isolated environment that’s difficult to access.

Located in the municipality of San Sebastián on the island of La Gomera, this beach is ideal for those seeking tranquility. It’s dimensions are 800 metres by 30 metres. Nudists often frequent the area which has a moderate swell. Access is difficult and can only be made on foot or by boat. This fact has kept visitor numbers low.

Playa de Guariñen, near Taguluche, is a pebble beach that’s located in the northwest of La Gomera. Swimming isn’t recommended if the sea is very rough. You can access the spot via a path.

The visitor center of Garajonay National Park is the ideal starting point for visiting the park. You will find recreation in an old Canarian house, with its wine cellar. You will also be able to see the different vegetation zones of the island in its exhibition and a complete botanical garden.

The Las Loceras Visitor centre is located in the centre of the town of El Cercado. This site is the perfect place to learn about pottery, one of the most important artisanal trades on the island of La Gomera. Today, visitors can go back in time and observe the traditional pottery techniques, still practiced on La Gomera, which use the hand rather than the wheel.

Your mouth will water at the Miel de Palma House, in the village of Alojera. Discovering the elaboration process of this typical delicacy of Gomeran cuisine has never been so interactive and, through a tour of its facilities, you will be able to learn each of the steps involved in its production. An activity that you can enjoy with your family and in which the little ones can learn about these traditional works that are part of the culture of the island while having fun.

Columbus’ house is located in the heart of the capital of La Gomera. Built in the 17th century and containing a permanent exhibition on pre-Columbian sculpture, this superb Canarian house is one of the most important buildings in San Sebastián de La Gomera. It is a place where young and old can discover more about the culture of “Columbus’ island”.

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.