Nearby Escapes
La Gomera
A day by fast ferry
The laurel forest of Garajonay, World Heritage since 1986, a fast ferry ride from Los Cristianos.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsOur take
- Garajonay
- Ferry from Tenerife
- Address
- La Gomera, the Canary Islands
- Website
- lagomera.travel
About La Gomera
La Gomera is reached by fast ferry from Los Cristianos on Tenerife to San Sebastián de La Gomera (Fred. Olsen Express; Armas Trasmediterránea). At its heart, Garajonay National Park keeps a laurel forest that covers some 70 per cent of the park (UNESCO).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with La Gomera before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from La Gomera are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Teide National Park50 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna89 kmCar or taxi 142 min
- Fundación César Manrique363 kmCar or taxi 552 min
- Jameos del Agua378 kmCar or taxi 575 min
Location
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