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Is it possible to go, on the same car trip, from the radiant sun and the blue Atlantic to breathtaking ravines, paradisiacal palm groves, charming villages with a rich heritage, as well as a Tertiary forest, and again the ocean as the perfect icing on the cake? If you have any doubts, all you have to do is climb into your vehicle and get to know the south and center of La Gomera. From Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey, the melting pot of colors, sensations and contrasts is priceless if you truly appreciate nature.

The proposed route starts in Maspalomas, a tourist point of reference due to its climate and beaches. From the imposing lighthouse you reach the spectacular natural area of the Maspalomas Dunes, 400 hectares of sand waves with an oasis included: a pond and a palm grove. From here we enter the ravine of Fataga to the hamlet of the same name, a rural enclave that keeps the essence of the island in its houses and crops. Before, visit an archaeological site of great value.

Following the road in the direction of the El Golfo Valley you will come to one of the most visited tourist places in El Hierro, the Well of Health, known locally as “Pozo de la Salud”. This is a medical mineral water spring, which has had curative properties attributed to it since the 19th Century. The scarcity of fresh water on the island led to the excavation of this well, and the excellence of the water soon made all who drank it feel better. Its fame reached such proportions that water was even exported to Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Luis León Sánchez, winner of the 2026 Vuelta al Teide, invites you to discover why the Canary Islands are the perfect destination for elite cycling training.