At the far north end of the beach, a warehouse-like boutique reveals boho-inspired jewellery made by local artisans, original cards and paintings, beautifully colourful tops and skirts produced in conjunction with Senegalese workers, and other hand-crafted pieces.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
7.75 MILES
La Gomera's prime attraction, the magical, often-misty Parque Nacional de Garajonay extends across 40 sq km of dense, primeval laurisilva forest at the…
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26.44 MILES
These astonishing, dark rock cliffs soar sublimely 600m from the ocean, forging a magnificent natural geological spectacle right on the edge of Los…
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28.95 MILES
Playa de Los Cristianos’ grand swathe of pale golden sand is flanked to the west by Puerto de Los Cristianos, a harbour that is home to fishing boats,…
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27.06 MILES
When Plato mistook the Canary Islands for Atlantis, it must have been because of places like Punta de Teno. This beautiful spot, jutting into the Atlantic…
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4.5 MILES
The island’s oldest drago (dragon tree) rests in a palm-sprinkled valley, 2km north of Alajeró. Take the signposted road 300m west (downhill) from the…
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6.48 MILES
Set in a grassy subtropical park, the distinctive, 1477 stone-and-whitewash Torre del Conde is considered the Canary Islands’ most important example of…
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Museo Etnográfico de La Gomera
8.97 MILES
Housed in a handsome 20th-century building with maroon trim, this two-storey ethnographic museum explores the island's natural resources and ecosystems…
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Parque Etnográfico Los Telares
8.5 MILES
A reconstructed 19th-century gofio (roasted Canarian grain) mill sits at the heart of this multifaceted private ethnographic centre, which also takes in a…
Nearby La Gomera attractions
0.35 MILES
A pretty, rocky black-gravel beach fronts the town, its southern end sheltered by a jetty and perfect for a dip.
2. Playas de Tapahuga, del Medio and de Chinguarime
0.88 MILES
This trio of secluded hippy-hang-out beaches, with sparkling volcanic sand mixed in among the pebbles, extends around 1km to 3km northeast of the landmark…
3.71 MILES
Alajeró's modest 16th-century church contains a beautifully carved late-16th- or early-17th-century wooden Christ.
4.5 MILES
The island’s oldest drago (dragon tree) rests in a palm-sprinkled valley, 2km north of Alajeró. Take the signposted road 300m west (downhill) from the…
5.48 MILES
Views sprawl across to Tenerife and the 1250m-high volcanic rock 'needle' Roque de Agando (the most impressive in the Canaries) from this sensational…
6.45 MILES
The town’s sandy volcanic beach is perfect for relaxing and taking a swim. Unlike on many beaches in the Canaries, the waters here are almost always calm…
6.48 MILES
Set in a grassy subtropical park, the distinctive, 1477 stone-and-whitewash Torre del Conde is considered the Canary Islands’ most important example of…
6.55 MILES
With a few cafe-bars, San Sebastián's main square sits just over the road from the beach, overlooked by a 2018 statue of Christopher Columbus.