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Playa de Heredia is located in Valle del Gran Rey which is the second most populated municipality in La Gomera. The beach is only accessible by boat. Also, there are strong waves in the area, so it’s not recommended for swimming. The landscape is fabulous however.

In 1488 Hautacuperche led a rebellion of the natives of the island against the occupying Spanish troops. Since 2007 the statue has been located next to the beach of Valle Gran Rey.

The Bay of San Sebastián de La Gomera was an almost obligatory stopover for the first expeditions to the "New World." The good protection offered to the ships and the facility to supply fleets make this port a preferential stop; especially after the passage of Christopher Columbus on three of his four voyages to the Indies.

The Bencomo House was built in the first half of the 19th century (although there are sources that date it to the 17th century), constituting one of the few existing buildings representative of the period, where its original typology has hardly been altered.

The density of dams and reservoirs in La Gomera is enormous compared to its smalt size. 37 dams and 2 reservoirs sprinkle the riverbeds of the Gomeran ravines and capture the water that will be used to irrigate the crop fields.

Despite the scarcity of beaches on the island, it is possible to find some which are magnificent, combining beauty, services and tranquillity.

Laurisilva literally means laurel forest. However, it is actually made up of some twenty plant species of different gender.

You are at the head of the Valle Gran Rey Ravine, undoubtedly one of the most spectacular.

The Gomeran aborigines dominated the island for two millennia and left a deep mark on today's Gomeran society, which has perpetuated many of its customs.

From the chapel of San Lorenzo there is a magnificent view of the Fortaleza de Chipude, one of the most important mountains of the island. Also of the Erque Ravine, a spectacular and deep gorge that has been carved by the waters for millions of years.