Authentic flavours, historic villages and charming residences

This deep connection with the local area is also reflected in the local cuisine and in the architecture of the small historic towns. On La Gomera, the food and wine tradition boasts specialities such as palm honey, made exclusively from the sap of the Canary Island palm, and wines produced from the native Forastera Gomera grape variety. On La Palma, as evening falls, the historic centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma comes to life around its characteristic wooden balconies overlooking the seafront, the ideal setting for al fresco dinners featuring local specialities. To fully savour this way of life, choosing the right accommodation becomes an integral part of the journey. You can choose to stay in charming historic residences such as the Hacienda de Abajo on La Palma, or experience the unique atmosphere of the Punta Cumplida Lighthouse. Those seeking total immersion in nature can opt for the archipelago’s Paradores, such as the one on El Hierro situated directly on the coast at Las Playas, or experience a night under the stars in the transparent bungalows at Bahía de Ávalos on La Gomera. This connection with the local area is also evident in the late-summer folk festivals, from the historic celebrations of Chipude on La Gomera, where the ancient whistled language of ‘silbo gomero’ – unique in the world – echoes, to major sporting events such as the Skyrunning World Championships, which put mountain runners to the test amongst the island’s most breathtaking peaks.