La Gomera
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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.
Approaching La Gomera is straightforward, but you are likely to experience very strong winds on your approach.
Entrance
See San Sabastion.
Berthing
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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
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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
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