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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.

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”.

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.

This virgin beach in the north of La Gomera is 400 metres long and 30 metres wide. It’s made up of a mixture of sand and stones. Because of the northern location the crystal clear water can get rough at times and strong waves can hit the coast.

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.

Located in the municipality of Valle Gran Rey and with beautiful views of the rock that gives the beach its name, this spot has pebbles and black sand. The crystal clear waters offer rest and relaxation. The beach is rarely busy and is ideal for diving—thanks to the calm local water.

Within the municipality of Alajeró, at the bottom of a ravine between two cliffs, this beach is surrounded by mountains. Its calm waters and dark sand make it an ideal place for those looking to escape. Although access isn’t easy, the traveler who dares to reach its sand will be amazed by the rocky landscape and the contrast of turquoise waters and the earthier tones of the mountains.