The Canary islands enjoy a privileged climate and are a
great place to visit during any time of the year. The small island La Gomera
and its serenity are an amazing natural attraction for visitors. La Gomera is
an island of many traditions. Very interesting for us was The Silbo Gomero- a
whistling language used by the locals to communicate over long distances.
The heritage of La Gomera can be experienced in its capital San
Sebastian. It is worth enjoying this small, typical Canary port town with a
special flair, with its marina and historical sites.
La Marina de San Sebastian-bright yachts and colorful boats.
A small promenade leads directly to Plaza de Las Americas. Here
is the town hall with its open arcade, small clock tower and wooden balcony.
Very close is the house where Columbus stayed for a couple
of months before his journey to America. In the courtyard there is a fountain from
which he took water for his oversea journey.
The building in which Columbus stayed is now a museum and in
front is his monument.
Strolling in the center of the town, we found a small shop
with homemade jams, mojo sauces, palm honey- made from the sap of the Canary
island palm trees and the typical banana wine.
Also worth seeing is the Parish Church of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion.
The church is full of beautiful artifacts and paintings.
Here Christopher Columbus prayed before setting off to discover the new world.
Torre del Conde is well preserved tower, centrally located
in a green park. This is the oldest building in La Gomera.
Going back to the port is the black city beach-well-kept
beach with fine sand and pure blue water. Here we enjoyed hours of sun and
their positive effect.
Another nice beach is Playa de la Cueva.
Several recreation areas are located throughout the capital.
Such a lovely promenade with plenty of benches to enjoy the
sunshine with lovely views to Teide.
La Gomera is so valuable natural paradise-traveling from
landscape to landscape, we enjoyed the exceptional beauty of this magical island,
so unique in the world.
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