Villas in La Gomera

By ferry from Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas run several crossings a day, taking around 50 minutes to an hour. Los Cristianos is about 20 minutes from Tenerife South airport.

Hermigua for walking and green scenery, and it is where most of our villas are. Valle Gran Rey suits sunshine, beaches and restaurants, and Vallehermoso and El Guro suit quieter village stays.

Not in the resort sense. Most are dark sand or pebbles with strong waves. Valle Gran Rey has the most usable beaches, and Hermigua and Vallehermoso have seawater pools for calmer swimming.

It is the main reason most people come. Paths climb through terraced valleys into the Garajonay national park, a UNESCO-listed laurel forest often wrapped in mist. Many routes link villages, so you can walk one way and take a bus or taxi back.

Yes, for most villas. Buses run between the main villages but not often, and the roads are steep and winding. Book a car early for Easter and summer.

A whistled form of Spanish that islanders used to talk across deep ravines. It is taught in local schools and recognised by UNESCO, and you may hear it demonstrated at restaurants and visitor centres.

Much quieter. There are no big resorts or nightlife, and the largest place, San Sebastián, is a small town. Many visitors come only for the day from Tenerife, so the island is calmer once the evening ferries leave.