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Things to do in La Gomera

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Sightlore has 13 places to explore in La Gomera, and 12 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.

La Gomera's must-sees

The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.

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    Torre del Conde

    Torre del Conde

    Torre del Conde is a fortress from the 15th century located in the Villa de San Sebastián de La Gomera (Canary Islands, Spain). It is a military-type building.

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    Church of la Asunción

    Church of la Asunción

    The mother parish church of San Sebastián de La Gomera and of the whole island; it originated as a small hermitage.

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    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

    Parish church of the village of Chipude in Vallehermoso, La Gomera, dedicated to Our Lady of Candelaria; one of the island's most important churches.

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    San Cristóbal Lighthouse

    San Cristóbal Lighthouse

    The San Cristóbal Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of La Gomera in the Canary islands.

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    Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

    Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

    Hermitage and sanctuary at Puntallana in San Sebastián de La Gomera, venerating Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of the island.

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    Garajonay National Park

    Garajonay National Park

    Garajonay National Park is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands (Spain).

    Read its story →
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    Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza

    Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza

    A prominent table mountain with sheer rock walls and a flat summit near Chipude in Vallehermoso, La Gomera; a protected natural monument with remains from the pre-Hispanic period.

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    Jardín Botánico del Descubrimiento de Vallehermoso

    Jardín Botánico del Descubrimiento de Vallehermoso

    A 16,219 m² botanical garden in the municipality of Vallehermoso on La Gomera, run by the island council.

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    Roque de Agando

    Roque de Agando

    Roque de Agando (commonly called Roque Agando) is a prominent rock formation on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. It is one of La Gomera's most striking features and is frequently used as a symbol for the island.

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    Hermitage of San Sebastián

    Hermitage of San Sebastián

    Hermitage in San Sebastián de La Gomera dedicated to Saint Sebastian, patron of the town and historic patron of the island.

Discovery routes in La Gomera

Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.

  • San Sebastián de La Gomera: from the Torre del Conde to San Cristóbal Lighthouse

    From the Torre del Conde to the Church of la Asunción and the Hermitage of San Sebastián, then on to San Cristóbal Lighthouse.

    Walking · 1 h 30 min · 2.1 km · 4 stops

  • La Gomera: the Garajonay forests and rocks

    From the Hermitage of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Church of the Encarnación in Hermigua and the Vallehermoso Botanical Garden; then Garajonay National Park and the Alto de Garajonay, La Fortaleza, the Candelaria church in Chipude and Roque de Agando.

    By car · 6 h · 50 km · 8 stops

Places to visit

Historic sites

  • Torre del Conde

    Torre del Conde

    Torre del Conde is a fortress from the 15th century located in the Villa de San Sebastián de La Gomera (Canary Islands, Spain). It is a military-type building.

    Has a story

  • San Cristóbal Lighthouse

    San Cristóbal Lighthouse

    The San Cristóbal Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of La Gomera in the Canary islands.

    Has a story

Places of worship

  • Church of la Asunción

    Church of la Asunción

    The mother parish church of San Sebastián de La Gomera and of the whole island; it originated as a small hermitage.

    Has a story

  • Hermitage of San Sebastián

    Hermitage of San Sebastián

    Hermitage in San Sebastián de La Gomera dedicated to Saint Sebastian, patron of the town and historic patron of the island.

    Has a story

  • Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

    Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

    Hermitage and sanctuary at Puntallana in San Sebastián de La Gomera, venerating Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of the island.

    Has a story

  • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

    The parish church of the municipality of Hermigua on La Gomera.

    Has a story

  • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

    Parish church of the village of Chipude in Vallehermoso, La Gomera, dedicated to Our Lady of Candelaria; one of the island's most important churches.

    Has a story

Nature

  • Jardín Botánico del Descubrimiento de Vallehermoso

    Jardín Botánico del Descubrimiento de Vallehermoso

    A 16,219 m² botanical garden in the municipality of Vallehermoso on La Gomera, run by the island council.

    Has a story

  • Garajonay National Park

    Garajonay National Park

    Garajonay National Park is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands (Spain).

    Has a story

  • Alto de Garajonay

    Alto de Garajonay

    Garajonay National Park is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands (Spain).

    Has a story

  • Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza

    Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza

    A prominent table mountain with sheer rock walls and a flat summit near Chipude in Vallehermoso, La Gomera; a protected natural monument with remains from the pre-Hispanic period.

    Has a story

  • Roque de Agando

    Roque de Agando

    Roque de Agando (commonly called Roque Agando) is a prominent rock formation on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. It is one of La Gomera's most striking features and is frequently used as a symbol for the island.

    Has a story

  • Los Órganos

    Los Órganos

    Protected natural monument in Vallehermoso, La Gomera: a sea cliff where marine erosion has exposed the inside of a volcanic plug, resembling organ pipes.

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