In Furauto we want you to enjoy the most of your rental car in La Gomera. Therefore, we make sure you can pick up and deliver your vehicle in a simple and economical way in any of our offices.
Get to know La Gomera with your rental car
Welcome to La Gomera, the island of the Silbo. This wonderful island, belonging to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is so beautiful that it has been named a Biosphere Reserve. Here you can enjoy the purest nature, bathe in black sand beaches and get to know an almost unknown language, the silbo. And to make your stay on the island a success with your rental car, Furauto would like to offer you a series of tips that can be very useful.
Did you know that La Gomera is the second smallest island in the Canary Islands? It is believed that its name comes from the Berber tribes that inhabited Gomara, in the north of Morocco. Its capital, San Sebastián de La Gomera, has the honor of housing the hermitage of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of the island. But, in addition, it is worth knowing the whole geography of La Gomera. Its ravines, its parks, its beaches and its architecture make it a unique place in the world.
And we cannot fail to mention El Silbo Gomero. This kind of language, which has been lost over time, was used to communicate across the rugged terrain of the island through a series of whistles. This language achieved World Heritage status in 2009. This same title was also awarded to Garajonay National Park in 1986 and the island as a whole was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2012.
Would you like to get a cheap car rental in La Gomera? At Furauto we make it easy for you thanks to our online search engine. Leave the problems of public transport aside and move around the island how and when you want at an affordable price.
How to get to La Gomera
Here are the main ways to get to La Gomera to make planning your stay easier:
- By Boat: The easiest way to travel to La Gomera is by sea. Here work the companies Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas. In less than an hour you can travel from El Puerto de los Cristianos, in Tenerife South, to the Port of San Sebastian de La Gomera. Both companies have a bus network that takes visitors from Tenerife North Airport to Puerto de los Cristianos. In Furauto we have offices so that you can pick up your rental car at the port of La Gomera without complications.
- By Plane: If you prefer to fly, the small airport of La Gomera offers daily flights to Tenerife North in a 30 minute trip.
Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in La Gomera?
With Furauto you can pick up and drop off your rental car at La Gomera Airport as well as in other central areas. If you prefer, you can select other locations and have your rental car in San Sebastian de la Gomera, Alajeró or Valle Gran Rey. Enter our search engine and choose the place that best suits your trip.
Parking your rental car in La Gomera
As a general rule, you won't have much trouble finding parking on the island of La Gomera. Being a sparsely populated island, parking is usually easy to find. In larger cities, such as San Sebastián de La Gomera or Valle Gran Rey, try to leave your car outside the city center.
Sightseeing in La Gomera with your rental car
La Gomera is an island that will delight any nature lover. Of course, it is very complete, so you will need several days to explore its geography. And, so you don't miss anything, check out our Top 10 of the must-see places you can visit with your rental car in San Sebastián de La Gomera and surroundings.
- Torre del Conde: 15th century fortress that served as a refuge for the powerful class during the Rebellion of the Gomeros in 1488. It is, to this day, the oldest construction of the Canary Islands.
- Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: It is the most important religious center of the island and the church in charge of welcoming, every five years, the Virgin of Guadalupe.
- Hermitage and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Church that worships the patron saint of the island and from where the pilgrimage of the Bajada de la Virgen de Guadalupe departs every five years.
- Port: One of the most active of the islands. Walk along La Marina, San Sebastian Street, Paseo Fred Olsen and Avenida de los Descubridores.
- Beaches: Enjoy the black sands of Playa de San Sebastián, Playa del Águila, Playa Abalos, Playa La Cueva and the nudist beach El Guincho.
- Archaeological Museum of La Gomera: Located in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Asunción, you will discover the history of the Gomeros.
- Natural Monument of Barranco del Cabrito: It is located in the lower part of the Barranco del Cabrito ravine, between San Sebastián de la Gomera and Punta de la Fuente.
- Benchijigua Natural Reserve: It is home to a multitude of endangered species, such as the chamorra and the evergreen evergreen. Here we will also find the natural monument of Los Roques and the Barranco de Santiago, the most important of the island.
- Garajonay National Park: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, it is the jewel of the island of La Gomera. A visit not to be missed.
- Natural Park of Majona: Typical Gomeran orography with ravines and lush vegetation in which there are two populations: Enchereda (16 inhabitants) and Casas del Jorado (32 inhabitants).
Get to know the island of La Gomera by Car
Take your rental car and travel to Valle Gran Rey. In this municipality you should visit the hermitage of San Nicolás de Tolentino and Los Santos Reyes and take a dip in the Playa del Inglés and Charco del Conde. In Alajeró do not miss the Barranco de Erque ravine, the Caldera Volcano, the Drago de Agalán and the beaches of Santiago, Erese, La Cantera and La Negra. In the municipality of Vallehermoso you will find Los Órganos, Roque Cano, El Lomo del Carretón, La Fortaleza de Chipude and Castillo del Mar. And finally, in Hermigua you can visit the forest of El Cedro, La Caleta Beach, the Church of La Encarnación and the Convent of San Pedro. Renting a car in La Gomera is a must if you want to visit the island in good conditions. Take advantage of our prices.