While Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are the most famous Canary Islands, La Gomera is an underrated spot that offers beautiful beaches, charming villages and a lack of tourist crowds. The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, boasting volcanic landscapes, green valleys, and black sand beaches.
Natural Highlights and Wildlife
La Gomera is home to the Garajonay National Park, featuring dense green scenery and the rainforest-like Laurisilva forest, which is over 66 million years old. Visitors can spot fascinating creatures, including La Gomera's iconic giant lizards. The island also has an impressive array of marine life, including dolphins, whales, parrotfish and sea turtles.
Beaches and Weather
The island offers quiet coves with black volcanic sands and clear, swim-friendly waters. For a livelier atmosphere, San Sebastián Beach and Playa del Inglés provide more hustle and bustle. La Gomera enjoys balmy weather year-round, though it can get cooler than its sister islands during winter.
Getting There
There are no direct flights to La Gomera from the UK, but visitors can fly to Tenerife (approximately four hours) and then take a ferry, which takes less than an hour. Once there, a range of hotels and resorts are available to suit different budgets.
