The La Gomera loop on foot and its captivating landscapes

You gain the heights of Garajonay National Park, and you climb to Alto de Garajonay, the highest point on the island at 1487m.

Weather permitting, you'll be treated to a breathtaking panoramic view of the island, as well as the El Teide volcano on the neighboring island of Tenerife. We then descend through the lush laurisilva forest into the Hermigua Valley.

You're setting off on a loop hike in the hills above the Hermigua Valley. Oranges, bananas, small vineyards, mangoes, and even "papas" (a local term for small, local fruits) – family-run subsistence farming is everywhere, shaping the landscape. Through the Los Avecinos forest, you'll reach the ancient path leading to the San Juan Hermitage. From these heights overlooking the valley, the views stretch far and wide to the island of Tenerife and the El Teide volcano, clearly visible on a clear day.

Starting from the charming and typical village of Agulo, you take the splendid "Pared Roja" path, which leads to the Abrante viewpoint and its breathtaking views. Further on, you pass the Garajonay National Park visitor center to discover a remarkable botanical garden. Following the "Caminos de Medianas" (median paths), you reach the aptly named Vallehermoso valley. In this small, typical, and peaceful village, island life unfolds around the central square.

Today, a beautiful hike in the hills above Vallehermoso is on the agenda. The white hermitages of Comodoro and Santa Clara await you, perched on the ridge overlooking the ocean; the panoramas are breathtaking.

This stage could also be called "From One Side of the Island to the Other." You'll hike through the remarkable laurisilva rainforest, an ecosystem endemic to the Canary Islands and their westernmost shores. Mist is often present on the ridges, a characteristic of this lush and exuberant laurisilva, thanks to the clouds brought by the trade winds. This evening, a typical Gomera dinner awaits you at a renowned restaurant serving simple and authentic Canarian cuisine.

After a short transfer, you descend towards the white village of Imada. The trail then traverses the slopes of the Guarimiar ravine; a spectacular route awaits you. At the end of the day, you arrive at the village of Playa Santiago, where a few tourists, locals, and fishermen mingle in a peaceful atmosphere – in short, the tranquil and soothing life of La Gomera.

Your stay ends today. Depending on your flight time in Tenerife, we will arrange your transfer to the port of San Sebastian. From there, you will take a fast ferry to the port of Los Cristianos. There are three ferry crossings per day between these two islands.