La Gomera sits 60 kilometres from Tenerife and feels like a different part of the world. Instead of resorts you get switchback roads, a forest wrapped in mist and villages where people still talk to each other by whistling. This is a full-day trip, accompanied throughout by a Polish-speaking guide.<\/p>\n
A coach takes you to the port of Los Cristianos, where you board the ferry. The crossing takes about 50 minutes<\/strong>. With a bit of luck you will spot pilot whales or dolphins on the way, as the channel between the islands is one of their regular routes.<\/p>\n The first stop on the island is the green Hermigua Valley<\/strong> and an aloe plantation. You learn how the plant is grown and what is actually made from it, which changes how you look at the creams in every souvenir shop afterwards.<\/p>\n Then comes Garajonay National Park<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It holds one of the largest and best preserved laurel forests on the planet. The trees stand in mist, and local legend still has witches running the place.<\/p>\n Lunch in a local restaurant is included in the price<\/strong>: Canarian dishes, wine and dessert. During the meal there is a demonstration of Silbo Gomero<\/strong>, the whistled language listed as UNESCO intangible heritage. Islanders used it to carry messages across ravines, and today it is taught in schools. It is the only fully developed whistled language still in daily use anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n The last stop is San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/strong>, the island capital. The house and monument of Christopher Columbus stand here, as this was his final port of call before the 1492 voyage. You also look inside the church of Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de la Asunci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n This is for people who want to see the Canaries beyond the hotel strip, families included. Do count on a long day though: two ferry crossings, winding mountain roads and several stops. If hairpin bends do not agree with you, or you want a day on a sunbed, this is not the trip.<\/p>\n Bring your passport or ID card<\/strong>, as you will not board the ferry without one. Hotel pickup is included if you are staying in the south, from Los Gigantes through Puerto Santiago, Callao Salvaje, Playa Paraiso, Costa Adeje and Las Americas to Golf del Sur. You can also make your own way to the port in Los Cristianos and we will send the exact location.<\/p>\n From Puerto de la Cruz transport costs an extra 18 euros per adult and 10 euros per child, and the trip from that town runs on Mondays only<\/strong>. Add your hotel name in the order notes, and we will confirm the pickup time and point after booking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A full day on the neighbouring island with a Polish-speaking guide. 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