La Gomera and her character.
The small island of La Gomera attracts tourists primarily with its uniqueness. Almost everything that makes up this picturesque corner can be considered unique. First of all, it deserves attention the shape of the island – it forms an almost perfect circle. The number and range of tourist attractions that await guests for less than a month is also impressive 380 square kilometers. Despite its picturesqueness and modernity, this island is one of the quietest areas of Spain. Therefore, even families with small children, as well as the elderly or those who dream of escaping from civilization and burying themselves somewhere where everything delights even the most fastidious eye of a tourist, can safely visit it.
La Gomera and its attractions.
The biggest attraction of this island is… professional whistling school. People who graduate from this school can expect that their whistle will be heard even at a distance of several kilometers (!). So, when visiting La Gomera, let’s not be surprised when we hear whistles from nowhere. In addition, when visiting La Gomera, we can also taste the specialty of this area, which is it real spanish coffee. According to not only local residents, this drink is characterized not only by its unique aroma, but also by its unique taste. Therefore, KAwa brewed and served in San Sebastian – the capital and at the same time one of the most representative cities of the island – is considered the best in all of Spain (!). It is worth finding out by personally visiting one of the small restaurants or cafes located on the island.
La Gomera weather.
The weather on La Gomera encourages you to visit this corner all year round, offering really very friendly climatic conditions. Even in summer, when temperatures reach up to 30 degrees C elsewhere, La Gomera can be expected 20 degrees C, which is very positively received mainly by people who do not like stuffy and hot summer. For almost a year round, you can count on the predominance of sunny days here.
La Gomera – time for sightseeing.
Visiting La Gomera can bring us many positive experiences. Although there are not too many typical buildings or pedestals described as historic, there is no shortage of this type of attractions on this island. Well, when visiting this picturesque island, it will probably draw our attention Columbus house. According to local reports, this is the house where Christopher Columbus himself lived, whenever he was on the island. When visiting the island, it is also worth seeing up close La Laguna Grande. According to local beliefs, this is where they used to take place witch gold (!). another notable place – although it is difficult to call it a typical monument – is Garajonay National Park. It covers the total area 4 thousand ha. It is situated in the middle of the island (!). Its uniqueness was noticed by UNESCO, which included the park on the list of world natural heritage. Visiting this place, we can saturate our eyes with the beauty of the local nature, admiring, among others, nearly 500 different species of trees.
