Self-guided walking holidays - La Gomera Essential

Different microclimates and the resulting diverse landscapes characterise the island of la Gomera. See for yourself on six round trips at your own pace with rental car and accommodation in selected hotels.1. Degollada de Peraza - Roque AgandoThrough palm groves and fruit orchards, we reach the hamlet of La Laja before the spectacular Roque Agando rises in front of us. We return to the car park following the GR 131.Distance: 7 kmHeight difference: + 560 m/ - 260 m2. Alto de Garajonay - ChipudeHike from El Pajarito through the Garajonay National Park, climbing up to La Gomera's highest peak.Distance: 11 kmHeight difference: + 535 m/ - 535 m3. La Meseta - HermiguaThe first part of the hike takes us to El Cedro, a hamlet that reminds us of life in the mountains in earlier years. As we continue, we pass three waterfalls and reach the photogenic twin rocks of Pedro and Petra.Distance: 9 kmHeight difference: + 510 m/ - 840 m4. Agulo - Mirador de AbrantesThe picturesque village of Argulo offers an incomparable view of the neighbouring island of Tenerife. From there you walk to the viewpoint Mirador de Abrantes and down to the sea.Distance: 7 kmHeight difference: + 600 m/ - 600 m5. Alojera - Puerto del TrigoThe north of La Gomera is wild with cliffs that drop steeply into the sea. We descend with wonderful views of coast and sea into the gorge to Puerto del Trigo.Distance: 7 kmHeight difference: + 430 m/ - 430 m6. Las Hayas - Valle Gran ReyWe walk in Valle Gran Rey over the solidified lava flow that formed the Fortaleza plateau and through the villages of Vizcaína and Las Hayas.Distance: 8 kmHeight difference: + 670 m/ - 670 m