La Gomera

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La Gomera
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Map of La Gomera

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 Sebastián.

Charts

See Canary Islands.

Weather

See Canary Islands.

Passages

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

Key to symbols: |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |Needs data icon – needs data ||

Ports

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

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

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

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

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