La Gomera[/caption]I’ve been to La Gomera in the Canary Islands for a winter break a couple of times now with my husband. While it’s not *hot* hot in the early months of the year, the temperature in the day usually reaches around the mid twenties (centigrade) which is more than warm enough to lie out in the sun for me (being a hardy Brit).
The island is the least touristy of the Canary Islands and in order to get to the other side of it where we stayed in Valle Gran Rey we had to get a taxi to drive us through dense forest of the Garajonay National Park along tight windy roads (a bit of a hairy experience!). Once you get there though it’s a really relaxed place where people gather on the beach in the evening to watch the sun sink below the sea-skyline. The bars and cafes are very chilled and serve a great range of locally sourced food and drink.
Any advice for people wanting to take this journey?
Be prepared for a bus/taxi ride, then a ferry ride, then another longish bus/taxi ride after your plane lands. It’s worth it though, believe me!
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La Gomera Beach[/caption]Any dos and don'ts for people doing this for the first time?
Do take flip-flops for walking on the black sand beaches, they can get hot on the soles of your feet! Don’t leave it to the morning of departure to try and find a taxi to take you back to the ferry port, there aren’t many of them around what with it being a small island.
Any tricks and tips you think people should know before embarking on this particular journey?
Take lots of books to read and allow yourself to relax into the slow pace of life. If naturist sunbathing is your thing, check out the Playa del ingles beach at the end of the road with the same name. If it’s not, be prepared to see naked bodies if you go there! J
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Sunset at La Gomera[/caption]Tell us about your accommodation?
The first time we went we stayed in a really lovely hotel on the beach with a roof terrace with an outdoor pool and loungers, but the second time we opted to stay in an airbnb apartment, which was a lot cheaper and only a few paces further down the road. Both were fabulous experiences.
Anything else you want to add?
We had such a wonderful, relaxing time on La Gomera. There are some gorgeous walks on the island if you get restless, but otherwise, go and chill!
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Formerly a Video and Radio Producer, Christy now spends her time writing fun, impassioned and emotive romance with an undercurrent of sensual tension. When she’s not writing, she can be found enjoying life with her husband and three children, walking for pleasure and researching other people’s deepest secrets and desires.
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been there once, looooong ago :) My first trip abroad.
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ReplyDeleteWOW this sounds like a very peaceful place to visit I think I need to go there :)
Loved the new book
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you always go to most beautiful places such as like this one.
ReplyDeletethank you for the wonderful sharing .
sunset is fabulous!
How lovely! It's such a peaceful place isn't it? I'd love to go back again soon. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteIt really is, Helen. I could just do with a trip there now :-) So pleased you enjoyed the book xx
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like watching the sun disappearing into the sea. Such bliss!
ReplyDeleteI really need to start traveling. ~sigh~ This sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very laid back place. Probably a nice change from all the fast paced life most of us experience.
ReplyDeleteOur temperatures rarely dip very low here, and if they do, it's very short-lived, so I can't complain too much about our winters. Still, leaving the somewhat drab landscape of winter to visit a Canary Island beach sounds like a wee bit of heaven about now.
ReplyDeleteI love the beach. I need to visit them all!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great story.
It's definitely a place to consider if you're looking for some winter sun, Darla.
ReplyDeleteExactly, Sherry, that's what I loved about it, the much slower pace of life. It was great to just sit still and breathe.
ReplyDeleteLucky you, Susan! It's always nice to have a change of scene though, I find.
ReplyDeleteThe black sand ones on Gomera are quite something, Elizabeth--really moody and atmospheric. Thanks re the story, I really enjoyed writing it. :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely way to spend a little vacation. Quite the journey but definitely does sound worth it :)
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing!! Although I'll skip the nude beaches! :)
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is, Anna. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool vacation destination. I love places like this, and to me the bus ride/ferry ride/bus ride thing isn't an inconvenience, it's a part of the experience.
ReplyDeleteNow then, I'm off to convert 25 centigrade to 'idiot' since I'm American and I don't understand your numbers. :)
This makes me miss the beach. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWinderful suggestion! Canary Islands for a winter break is perfect. Have a great week dear :)
ReplyDeleteYes, exactly, for me too. It's all part of the adventure :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, we're a bit landlocked where I live so I always love a trip to the beach. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteIt really is the perfect place to go in the winter. Have a great week yourself :-)
ReplyDeleteVacation plus beach plus hiking opportunities? Sounds good to me!
ReplyDeleteHi Chrsty and Nas ... good to be here - I've never been to the Canary Islands - but the trip to get away sounds good ... just to have peace away from the masses ... lots of books and time to reflect sounds ideal ... great to read about your experiences ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt really is, Tamara. Something for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilary. A week away with a pile of books sounds like heaven to me right now (it's pretty gloomy here in England at the moment). :-)
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