Guidebook for Hermigua
Food Scene
Restaurante El Silbo
102 Ctra. GeneralGreat pizza's, relaxed people, very near to the house.
Restaurante El Faro - Pescado y más
15 Ctra. PlayaGood food. Friendly staff.
Bar Piloto
16 Ctra. PlayaAsk for fish and a salad.
Restaurante La Molina
4 Ctra. GeneralSome fish and meat. Friendly staff.
Tasca Telémaco
2 Pl. de la de la EncarnaciónAlso good for drinks!
Good food! Looks a little posh but actually very good value! First floor, with terrace. Nice view over the marina.
Caprichos De La Gomera
Paseo de Fred OlsenGood food! Looks a little posh but actually very good value! First floor, with terrace. Nice view over the marina.
Vegetarian cuisine. A rage among Gomerans: 11€ for vegetables only!!! but much loved among tourists, including me. A traditional farmers meal with salad, soup, gofio, mojo picon and almogrote. Desert of leche asada included.
Open untill 20:00, perfect for after a walk in the Garajonay National park.
Restaurante la Montaña. Casa Efigenia
Vegetarian cuisine. A rage among Gomerans: 11€ for vegetables only!!! but much loved among tourists, including me. A traditional farmers meal with salad, soup, gofio, mojo picon and almogrote. Desert of leche asada included.
Open untill 20:00, perfect for after a walk in the Garajonay National park.
Sightseeing
Precious view and amazing architecture.
Nice for coffe, drinks and dining.
41 lokalkjente anbefaler
Mirador de Abrante
S/N Carretera del MiradorPrecious view and amazing architecture.
Nice for coffe, drinks and dining.
Essentials
Spar
15 C/ Normara Fresh bread and essentials
Your Clover La Gomera
30 Av. de Colón'Tu Trébol' at the mercado municipal. Fresh fish too.
Parks & Nature
Great for hiking. Go higher up when it's too hot in the valley.
There's a book (in Dutch, sorry about that) and a hiking map in the house. Best site on the net = senderos de la Gomera.
75 lokalkjente anbefaler
Garajonay National Park
Great for hiking. Go higher up when it's too hot in the valley.
There's a book (in Dutch, sorry about that) and a hiking map in the house. Best site on the net = senderos de la Gomera.
Pescante
Good swimming spot, when the sea is calm.
Playa De Caleta
Highest point of la Gomera. Short walk with fantastic views and the reconstruction of a Guanche sanctuary. High altitude (fresh). On a clear day, you'll see: El Hierro, La Palma, Tenerife, and sometimes even Gran Canaria.
7 lokalkjente anbefaler
Alto de Garojonay
La PalmitaHighest point of la Gomera. Short walk with fantastic views and the reconstruction of a Guanche sanctuary. High altitude (fresh). On a clear day, you'll see: El Hierro, La Palma, Tenerife, and sometimes even Gran Canaria.
Well protected beach where you can swim all year.
More small beaches further along the coast. In San Seb take the direction of 'La Lomado' and follow the road that runs along the coast, mostly deserted beaches.
Playa de La Cueva
Well protected beach where you can swim all year.
More small beaches further along the coast. In San Seb take the direction of 'La Lomado' and follow the road that runs along the coast, mostly deserted beaches.
Playa San Sebastián
Suitable for swimming, summer and winter.
When it's to cold everywhere else, you can always swim here. Very well protected, calm sea.
Beach bar, La Chalana, nearby: nice food and fine atmosphere.
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Playa Santiago
When it's to cold everywhere else, you can always swim here. Very well protected, calm sea.
Beach bar, La Chalana, nearby: nice food and fine atmosphere.
Skinny dipping allowed! Strong current though. Take care!
Great to watch the sunset.
14 lokalkjente anbefaler
Playa del Ingles
Skinny dipping allowed! Strong current though. Take care!
Great to watch the sunset.
Very good info about the islands and it's nature. High up in the park. Recommended!
13 lokalkjente anbefaler
Centro De Visitantes de Juegos de bolas
s/n C. de la PalmitaVery good info about the islands and it's nature. High up in the park. Recommended!
Drinks & Nightlife
La Casa Creativa/ Bar Terraza Pedro
156 Ctra. GeneralNice tapas and drinks. Friendly people.
Drinks and seafood. Just go in and order tapas from the counter and wine or beer. Enjoy!
Bar Cofradía de Pescadores
Drinks and seafood. Just go in and order tapas from the counter and wine or beer. Enjoy!
Getting Around
Alberto has an office in Hermigua and one in the harbor building San Sebastian. He'll make sure a car awaits you on your arrival from the ferry.
Friendly and reliable, easy to deal with. Recommended!
12 lokalkjente anbefaler
Autos Mulagua S.L.
129 Ctra. GeneralAlberto has an office in Hermigua and one in the harbor building San Sebastian. He'll make sure a car awaits you on your arrival from the ferry.
Friendly and reliable, easy to deal with. Recommended!
Mesa provides a full service transport from the airport to Casa Julietta for 45€ taxi's and ferry included!
Check their website to book.
Autobuses Mesa station
4 Av. del y CentenarioMesa provides a full service transport from the airport to Casa Julietta for 45€ taxi's and ferry included!
Check their website to book.
Check the website for accurate time tables from Los Cristianos to San Sebastian de la Gomera.
Make sure you are in the harbor, half an hour before departure.
At sea, look out for dolphins!
Naviera Armas Ferry
Check the website for accurate time tables from Los Cristianos to San Sebastian de la Gomera.
Make sure you are in the harbor, half an hour before departure.
At sea, look out for dolphins!
There are no bikes for rent in Hermigua and the offer in San Sebastian (where the ferry lands) is poor.
However, our friend Jesus ships the bike of your choice to San Sebastian, where Alberto from rent-a-car Mulagua will hand it over to you, at no extra cost. Ask for a rack for bikes to be put on your car.
We will be happy to help with the reservation.
Gomera Cycling
2A Av. MarítimaThere are no bikes for rent in Hermigua and the offer in San Sebastian (where the ferry lands) is poor.
However, our friend Jesus ships the bike of your choice to San Sebastian, where Alberto from rent-a-car Mulagua will hand it over to you, at no extra cost. Ask for a rack for bikes to be put on your car.
We will be happy to help with the reservation.
Entertainment & Activities
Excursiones-Tina
s/n Av. Marítima el Puerto de VueltasDolphin & whale watching!