This route across the island of La Gomera can be driven year-round thanks to its beautiful, dry climate. The route is based on the route provided by the motorcycle rental company Canary Island Rides. Sights, parking areas, and restaurants are included as points of interest.

The tour starts and ends in Tenerife, in Playa de las Américas, at the motorcycle rental company Canary Island Rides. They are an independent Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental company (various models available). They also offer guided tours where an experienced rider accompanies you all day, showing you the most beautiful roads and spots in La Gomera.

Don't have a driver's license but still want to enjoy this motorcycle ride? No problem! The guide will be happy to take you along as a passenger. Motorcycle rental prices include the necessary insurance and unlimited mileage, helmets, jackets, and gloves. The motorcycles are often equipped with a mobile phone holder, so you can ride this route with MyRouteApp. However, it's advisable to bring a power bank, as USB ports aren't always available on rental motorcycles.

The route is approximately 130 kilometers and will take all day due to the many stops along the way. Allow plenty of time so you don't miss the ferry back. We'll first drive to the port to catch the ferry to La Gomera (this is not included in the itinerary). The crossing takes approximately 50 minutes.


La Gomera is a rugged, mountainous island with a coastline dominated by impressive cliffs. La Gomera has few beaches, and the interior is covered with deep, often verdant valleys and ravines. The authentic landscape, particularly in the north and west of the island, is dominated by terraced fields where potatoes, corn, bananas, tomatoes, grapes, and dates are grown.

At the center of the island lies the El Alto Garajonay mountain, and we drive through the surrounding Garajonay National Park, with its laurel forests, ravines, streams, and steep mountain ridges. It's a place where nature still reigns supreme. There are many ups and downs, and the roads have numerous (hairpin) bends. Driving experience is therefore required.

The roads are of good quality, clean, and generally wide enough. There may be some stones on the road, so be careful. There are several places along the way where you can stop to enjoy the spectacular views and take a photo. Most viewpoints are well-marked with road signs. I've included a few options for stopping as waypoints.

Mirador de Abrante. At first glance, Abrante seems like a typical viewpoint. However, atop the cliff in the north of La Gomera, where the viewpoint is located, visitors not only have a view of the steep rock, but also "float" above it. At the end of the viewpoint is a seven-meter-high overhang with a glass floor. Those who dare to walk on it are practically suspended in the air, taking in the rural landscape typical of the Canary Islands. There's also a restaurant here where you can enjoy a drink.

We then drive to the small town of Valle Gran Rey. It's a bit busier here than the rest of the island, but it's cozy, relaxed, and friendly, making it a good place to take a break and stretch your legs or have a drink or a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants or bars.

We return a short distance along the same road, then turn right into Garajonay National Park. There's an Information Center about the park and a small restaurant-bar, Laguna Grande, where you can get information and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink. Those who enjoy it can take a short walk through the beautiful natural surroundings.

We continue the journey back to the port to make the crossing to Tenerife.