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From the port of Vueltas, the southern waters of the island of La Gomera offer fantastic opportunities to sight whales and dolphins swimming in the wild. Large sea mammals frequently pass through this maritime area, including Atlantic spotted dolphins, common dolphins and bottle nose dolphins, as well as sperm whales, Bryde’s whales and other types of whales. There is a reason why the Canary Islands have become one of the most attractive European venues for people hoping to observe whales and dolphins in the wild.

If there was a kingdom of the seas and its King and Queen had ordered a huge stone organ for the royal wedding, the architect wouldn’t need to create one, they could simply take advantage of the one nature carved into the north-west coastline of La Gomera. This incredible sight, 200 metres wide and 80 metres high, with enormous prismatic columns of basalt that drop down the cliff face into the sea and continue under the water is only accessible by sea. It’s a precious gem of natural architecture that leaves everyone who sees it speechless in awe.

Ever since the 1970s the beach of Playa del Inglés in La Gomera has been a legend for the alternative and hippie movement all over Europe. Located at the south-western tip of the town of Valle Gran Rey, a little over two kilometres from the port of Las Vueltas, it is common, although not mandatory, for nudism to be practised on this small, isolated beach of volcanic sand.

A stroll along the coast of just over two kilometres will take cruise passengers from the port of Las Vueltas to the beach of La Calera, the best family beach on La Gomera. The calmness of its waters and the volcanic sand stretching out for over a kilometre will delight children, and adults too, who will be able to enjoy the sun and a refreshing dip in peace and quiet.

Located in San Sebastián de La Gomera, this route gives a good sample of the island’s landscapes. The hike goes through the verdant hills in Agando, palm groves in the bed of the ravine and at the end, native plants like Canary Island Spurge and Hercules Club near a hamlet of rural architecture with houses scattered among the allotments of crops. Also to be seen are areas of cereal growing land in the hermitage of Saint John the Baptist, an old hydraulic mill in Pastrana and modern infrastructure to collect water like the well and reservoir in Benchijigua.

La Gomera, located in the east of the Canary Islands, has been a Biosphere Reserve since 2012. It is famous because Christopher Columbus made a port of call there on his way to discover America (1492). Here we find Garajonay National Park – World Heritage Site. Hermigua – farming country, Agulo – pioneer municipality as regards electricity, water and fishing, and the Juego de Bolas recreation area at the heart of the National Park.

La Gomera, located in the east of the Canary Islands, has been a Biosphere Reserve since 2012. It is famous because Christopher Columbus made a port of call there on his way to discover America (1492). Here we find Garajonay National Park – World Heritage Site. Another of its symbols is the whistle, one of the most appealing ways to communicate in the world. You can discover the island on this route from the viewing points of Los Roques, El Bailadero, El Rejo and Manaderos.

La Gomera, located in the east of the Canary Islands, has been a Biosphere Reserve since 2012. It is famous because Christopher Columbus made a port of call there on his way to discover America (1492). Here we find Garajonay National Park – World Heritage Site. Hermigua – farming country, Agulo – pioneer municipality as regards electricity, water and fishing, and the Juego de Bolas Visitor Centre in Garajonay National Park are some of its main attractions, which also include a beautiful and gratifying trail between El Cedro and Vallehermoso.

La Gomera, located in the east of the Canary Islands, has been a Biosphere Reserve since 2012. It is famous because Christopher Columbus made a port of call there on his way to discover America (1492). Here we find Garajonay National Park – World Heritage Site, where the laurisilva from the Tertiary Period is still conserved. This route combines viewing points that look over extraordinary landscapes, such as Los Roques and César Manrique, traditional hamlets like Chipude and El Cercado, and recreation areas for the whole family in the middle of the forest, at Laguna Grande.

Arriving in the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera means you are landing in the capital of La Gomera, which can be reached on foot from the dock in under ten minutes. Located in the west of La Gomera, San Sebastián de La Gomera is a village that offers locals and visitors a host of different places, with a variety of characteristics. On this route, you will be able to explore different historical and cultural icons of the capital on your own, on foot, as well as key sites where you can enjoy the local gastronomy and a day of shopping, all in the town Christopher Columbus set off from to conquer the Americas.