La Gomera

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-	== La Gomera Cruising Guide ==	+	{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Spain|Canary Islands}}
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-	|width="180px" |'''<small>Coords: {{Coord|DD|M.M|N/S|DD|M.M|E/W|}} <br/> Chartlet: [ Chartlet] <br/> Gallery: [ Photos] </small>'''	+
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-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to La Gomera in the Canaries.	+
-	Island description, etc.	+	{{Infobox
-		+	| lat= 28.11333|lon=-17.225
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	| name= La Gomera
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		+	| imagetext= Map of La Gomera
		+	| summary= '''La Gomera''' (pronounced [la ɣoˈmeɾa]) is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. With an area of 369.76 km², it is the second smallest of the seven main islands of this group. It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its capital is [[San Sebastian, Canaries|San Sebastián]].
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Canary Islands#Charts|Canary Islands]]''.
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-	==Radio Nets==	+
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
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	==Weather==		==Weather==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Canary Islands#Weather|Canary Islands]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Passages==
-	*	+	* [[Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean]]
		+	* [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]]
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	==Islands==
-	Details?	+	''See [[Canary Islands#Islands|Canary Islands]]''.
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Communication==
-	''See each port''	+	Good voice and GPRS signal.
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		+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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		+	==Navigation==
		+	Approaching [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is straightforward, but you are likely to experience very strong winds on your approach.
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		+	==Entrance==
		+	''See [[San Sebastian, Canaries#Entrance|San Sabastion]]''.
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		+	==Berthing==
		+	{{dest legend |d|e|m|h|a}}
-	==Ports and Popular Stops==
	===Ports===		===Ports===
-	* [[Playa Santiago]]	+	* {{dest |Playa Santiago |h|a}}
-	* [[San Sebastian, Canaries|San Sabastion]] (Port of entry)	+	* {{dest |San Sebastian, Canaries |label= San Sabastion ||e|m|a}}
-	* [[Vueltas]] (Valle Gran Rey)	+	* {{dest |Vueltas |label= Vueltas or Valle Gran Rey |h|a}}
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-	===Anchorages===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	* [[Marina la Gomera]]
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	==Anchorages==
-	''Also see each Port''	+	* [[Playa Santiago#Playa Santiago Bay|Playa Santiago Bay]]
-	*	+	* [[Playa Santiago#Playa de Medio & Punta del Joradillo|Playa de Medio & Punta del Joradillo]]
		+	* [[San Sebastian, Canaries#Playa de la Guancha|Playa de la Guancha]]
		+	* [[San Sebastian, Canaries#Roca Bermeja|Roca Bermeja]]
		+	* [[Vueltas#Playa de Argaga|Playa de Argaga]]
-	==Yacht Services and Repairs==	+	==Amenities==
-	''See each Port''	+	''See individual Ports''.
-	====Marine Stores====	+	==Provisioning==
-	''See each Port''	+	''See individual Ports''.
-	==Offshore Islands==	+	==Eating out==
-	List Islands	+	''See individual Ports''.
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-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	==Transportation==
-	===Tourism===	+	* La Gomera Airport (GMZ IATA), Playa Santiago (south of island, 34 km (21 mi) southwest by road from the island's capital city, [[San Sebastian, Canaries|San Sabastion]]), it is served only by local planes from Tenerife Nord Airport
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+	* Most people fly to Tenerife South (TFS IATA, Reina Sofia), then get a ferry from nearby Los Cristianos
-	*	+	* By ferry from Los Cristianos in Tenerife to San Sebastian de la Gomera or directly to Playa Santiago or Valle Gran Rey
		+	* By bus or by car
		+	==Tourism==
		+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the island.}}
-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+	====Places to Visit====
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	==External Links==	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	* {{Wikipedia|Canary Islands|Canary Islands}}
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-	==References & Publications==	+	==References==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	''See [[Canary Islands#References|Canary Islands]]''.
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		+	{{Comments}}
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Personal experiences?	+	* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 {{Istioploos2}}
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Latest revision as of 02:30, 1 September 2018

Charts

See Canary Islands.

Weather

See Canary Islands.

Passages

• Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean
• Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage

Islands

See Canary Islands.

Communication

Good voice and GPRS signal.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Approaching La Gomera is straightforward, but you are likely to experience very strong winds on your approach.

Entrance

See San Sabastion.

Berthing

Ports

• Playa Santiago Playa Santiago /wiki/Playa_Santiago |  – harbour ||  – anchorage |
• San SabastionSan Sabastion/wiki/San_Sebastian,_Canaries |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – anchorage |
• Vueltas or Valle Gran ReyVueltas or Valle Gran Rey/wiki/Vueltas |  – harbour ||  – anchorage |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina la Gomera

Anchorages

• Playa Santiago Bay
• Playa de Medio & Punta del Joradillo
• Playa de la Guancha
• Roca Bermeja
• Playa de Argaga

Amenities

See individual Ports.

Provisioning

See individual Ports.

Eating out

See individual Ports.

Transportation

• La Gomera Airport (GMZ IATA), Playa Santiago (south of island, 34 km (21 mi) southwest by road from the island's capital city, San Sabastion), it is served only by local planes from Tenerife Nord Airport
• Most people fly to Tenerife South (TFS IATA, Reina Sofia), then get a ferry from nearby Los Cristianos
• By ferry from Los Cristianos in Tenerife to San Sebastian de la Gomera or directly to Playa Santiago or Valle Gran Rey
• By bus or by car

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• La Gomera at the Wikipedia
• La Gomera at the Wikivoyage
• Canary Islands at the Wikipedia

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to La Gomera and this page's details validated:

• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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