La GomeraWalking

Day Three: Chipude to Arure

Departing from our hotel in Chipude, an old paved path links the main mountain villages of this area. Our route takes us to El Cercado, famous locally for its traditional pottery, still made by women generation after generation without a potter’s wheel. We will also sample some local drinks - guarapo, mistela and gomerón. We continue to Las Hayas to discover the importance of palm trees for the local economy. From here we enter the evergreen laurel forest, intensely used before in this area and now protected as a National Park. A final descent to Arure leads us through the countryside where we will enjoy jaw-dropping views from Mirador del Santo where today’s walk come to its end.

Day Four: Day at leisure - Transfer to San Sebastian

After breakfast, we transfer to San Sebastián, on the east coast, our base for the final four nights. On the way, we stop at Garajonay National Park visitor centre in Juego de Bolas and we have time for a stroll in the town of Agulo before heading to the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the capital town, the charm of Torre del Conde park and La Asunción church, and relax by the seaside.

Day Five: Hiking in Garajonay National Park

Today we enjoy a superb walk through the Laurisilva forest. Garajonay National Park has been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site title for being the best-preserved primary forest of this kind on Earth. Many species of trees, plants and animals have found its home in this green paradise. Our local guide will introduce us to its botanical richness outlining the importance of running water while crossing the park from south to north following the stream of El Cedro, to the tiny hamlet of El Cedro, where we taste the local gastronomy.

Day Six: Day At Leisure

Today we enjoy a well-earned day off. Perhaps, take the ferry from San Sebastián harbour to visit Valle Gran Rey. Alternatively, you could visit Playa de Santiago, on the south coast and return to San Sebastián in the afternoon.

Day Seven: Benchijigua to Imada

Our last walk starts in the hamlet of Las Toscas. We descend through colourful vegetation, Canarian pine trees and palm trees to the pretty white cottages of Benchijigua. A short climb rewards us with stunning views of the Santiago ravine, towered over by the colossal Roque Agando, before we finish our walk in the hamlet of Imada. 

Day Eight: Departure Day

We say goodbye to La Gomera and take the ferry back to Tenerife for our return flight back to the UK.

• Breakfast Included