From the historic port of San Sebastián, where Columbus first sighted land before venturing into the ocean, two cycling routes await you which are pure adventure. The first leads into the Barranco de La Laja, an oasis of palm groves and gardens that climbs among traditional houses until you reach the dams that collect the mountaintop water. The path takes you to the foot of Roque de Ojila, surrounded by imposing volcanic formations called taparuchas. The ascent becomes demanding, but every pedal stroke turns into reward when the landscape envelops you and the descent becomes pure excitement. The second route is a journey along the coast toward Puntallana, where the bike seems to float above the cliffs. After leaving behind the hidden bay of Ávalos, the road opens up to one of the island’s most spectacular corners: the Aluce dome, a volcanic mass watching over the ocean. The adventure culminates at the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of La Gomera, at a coastal edge where time seems to stand still.
