La Gomera
La Gomera is one of seven main islands in the Canary Islands (Spain). It is located in the Atlantic Ocean in the western province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The capital is San Sebastian de la Gomera, where the headquarters Cabildo Insular (Island Government).
La Gomera, just like the rest of the Canary Islands is a volcanic island. However recent volcanic episodes of the past can be considered the last eruption took place two million years ago. An example of this protected natural area is in northern of island.
La Gomera is a truly unique island, a world where everything is very interesting, precipices, the vast steep slopes, volcanic rocks and fortresses here impresionante. Good conditions for practicing surfing and lots of delicious meals in local restaurants known. Valle Gran Rey is the perfect place to spend a beautiful holiday.
La Gomera is a magical island, round, where the last stop before the journey of Christopher Columbus during which, together with his men, found the shores of America. The port of San Sebastian, La Gomera island's capital today, Columbus made his supplies of food and water, then leave the known world and entered the charts at that time.
Natural attractions of the island of La Gomera
Dominance of this charming island is the rocky shores and wildlife. In the interior they are towering mountains and deep valleys, and farmers cultivated grape-vines, fruit trees, vegetables. Land in terraces, situated on the slopes of the mountains to great heights.
La Gomera is a truly unique island, a world where everything is very interesting, ravines, vast steep slopes, volcanic cliffs and impressive fortresses. Worthwhile to explore its majestic landscape and enjoy the hospitality of the locals, known to receive their guests with warmth and friendship. The national park area Garajonay, protected by UNESCO, the relief is less wild, covered with a dense laurel forest of a thousand years, stretching to the horizon. Light shaded leaves, ferns and fast mountain streams ending with beautiful waterfalls, all make the park a land of peace, tranquility and beauty.
Among the most interesting places on the island include the Cedar forest, some old villages as Arure and Chipude and Playa de Santiago. A traditional product of the island, which is exported, is honey palm growing on La Gomera largest number of palm Canaries archipelago. Most common are historical villages Valle Gran Rey, Chipude, Agulo, Arure others.
Valle Gran Rey
