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La Gomera attractions
La Gomera attractions
Garajonay National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - extensive forested area on the top of the island. Trees are irrigated by the mist which sometimes covers the top of the island, especially in winter. The trees are covered in mosses and lichens. The forest has an amazing atmosphere in the mist. Highlights include:
Alto de Garajonay - The summit of the island, at 1487 meters above sea level with a stunning 360° view Visit when the mist clears. Good views across to Mount Teide (Tenerife) and to El Hierro and La Palma.
'El Cedro Forest - Despite the name, these are not cedar woods (the name refers to a long gone lone cedar tree). But the forest here is densest with tall trees and a beautiful calm. There are many walking routes around the forest here. Don't miss the water tunnel through the mountain (take a torch and mind your head! And boots as the water can be six inches deep or more).
The waterfall on the path between El Cedro and Hermigua.
Laurisilva Forest, between Las Hayas and Las Creces. Very eerie in the mist if the trees are creaking. Beautiful carpets of pink flowers in spring.
La Fortaleza - An outcrop of rock looking like a fort, or a bit like table mountain.
El Magro (the lion) and El Sombrero - two rocks resembling a lion and a sombrero.
Los Roques - five or six volcanic plugs at the center of the island.
Benchijigua, the valley to the south of Los Roques. Amazing changes of vegetation as you drop into the valley.
Valle Gran Rey - Stunning terraces in the upper valley. Lower valley still showing some influence (in places) of the time when this was a hippie hangout, but creature comforts widely available. In the upper part of the valley, there are several good paths up in the mointains.
El Castillo del Mar,at Playa de Vallehermoso. Former loading station (mostly for bananas), restored and turned into a venue by long time resident German photographer. Has intimate atmospheric concerts, with the sound of the waves in the background.
Los Organos - striking basalt columns, similar to the Giant's Causeway, but only visible from the sea. Trips leave from Valle Gran Rey.
Mirador Cesar Manrique - on the road between Arure and Valle Gran Rey, marked by a metal, kinetic sculpture, is a restaurant and bar cut into the mountainside by the Canaries most famous artist. Stunning views into the valley through the huge windows in this strangely formal establishment. Very hard to spot this place from the road below except at night when the lit windows float eerily in the darkened mountains. The restaurant was closed in 2009, but there is still a nice well-kept garden and a beautiful view.
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