
Roundtrip La Gomera Canary Islands

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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 12-02-2021
La Gomera is only 30 kilometers (50 minutes by boat) from Tenerife and is the second smallest island of the Canary Islands archipelago.
On this island you can observe nature in its purest state, because here you will find lush forests, huge gorges and cliffs with unimaginable forms.
This route has been compiled with the help of Luca from Canary Island Rides, who has often driven this route as a guide.
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Verdict
Duration
3h 20m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
128.12 km
Countries


La Gomera Panorama on the Road!
Motorbike rental company Canary Island Rides, the harbor, sights, parking places and restaurants are included as POI.
The start and end point is at Tenerife in Playa de las Américas at the motorbike rental company Canary Island Rides. They are an independent rental company of Harley Davidson engines (different models available). They also provide guided tours in which an experienced rider guides you all day on the road to show you the most beautiful roads and places in La Gomera.
If you do not have a driver's license, you still want to enjoy this ride on the motorcycle, no problem. The guide will gladly take you as a passenger.
We first drive to the port to take the ferry to La Gomera. (this is not included in the route). The crossing takes approximately 50 minutes.
The prices for the rental of the motorbikes include the necessary insurance and unlimited mileage, helmets, jackets and gloves. The motors are often equipped with a mount for a GSM so you can navigate this route with an App (MyRoute Navigation), it is advisable to take a powerbank with you because there is no USB present on the rental motors.
The route is approximately 130 kilometers and takes all day due to the many stops en route. Take the time into account so that you don't miss the ferry back.
La Gomera is a rugged mountain island with a coastline dominated by impressive cliffs. La Gomera has few beaches and the interior is covered with deep and often green valleys and canyons. The authentic landscape is dominated in the north and west of the island by a terraced landscape, where potatoes, maize, bananas, tomatoes, grapes and dates are grown.
In the middle of the island lies the mountain El Alto Garajonay and we drive through the surrounding Parque Nacional de Garajonay, with its laurel forests, canyons, streams and steep mountain ridges. It is a place where nature still reigns. There are many ascents and descents and the roads contain many (hairpin) curves. Driving experience is therefore required.
The roads are of good quality, clean and mostly wide enough, so there may be some stones on the road so be careful. Along the way there are several points where you can stop for a moment to enjoy the spectacular view and to take a picture. Most vantage points are indicated on time with traffic signs. I have included some options for stopping as a route point.
One is route point 8; Mirador de Abrante. At first glance, Abrante seems like a normal viewpoint. However, on top of the cliff in the north of La Gomera where the viewpoint is located, visitors not only have a view of the steep rock, but "float" it above it. At the end of the viewpoint is a protruding part of seven meters with a glass floor. The person who dares to walk on it, hangs in the air, as it were, looking at the rural landscape that is typical of the Canary Islands. There is also a restaurant here for a drink.
We then drive to the small town of Valle Gran Rey (RP15). Here it is a bit busier than the rest of the island, but it is cozy, relaxed and friendly, so a good place to take a break and stretch your legs or to drink or eat in one of the many restaurants or bars.
We drive back a little along the same road and then turn right into the Parque Nacional de Garajonay. At RP18 you will find an information center about the park and a small restaurant-bar Laguna Grande. Enthusiasts can go for a walk through the beautiful nature.
We continue the journey back to the port to make the crossing to Tenerife.
I rate this route with 5 stars because of the beautiful landscape and the beautiful roads.

RP8 Mirador de Abrante

RP14 Valle Gran Rey
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Preferably use the route track in your navigation system. More information about the use of MyRoute-app can be found on the website under 'Community' or 'Academy'.