Route through the Los Roques de Gomera.

We begin our journey in the capital of the island, San Sebastian de la Gomera, situated in the heart of the valley which extends from the gully of Majona to the lake at Santiago. Historically the year 1492 holds great importance here as it was the year the Caravels of Colón ( Christopher Columbus) arrived at the port. The streets and squares maintain the original medieval elements, combining them perfectly with the more modern styles. The most emblematic monument here is the Gothic style Torre de Conde, recognised as a Artistic -Historic Monument and the former refuge of Lady Beatriz de Boadilla after her husband Count Fernán was assassinated at the hands of Hupalupu the Sorcerer. Other important monuments here worth investigating are the Casa de la Aduana Condal, the Casa de Colón ( Columbus ) , the Virgen de la Asunción, which was the place of prayer for Columbus before he left on his famous journey to America.

We take the road in the direction of Hermigua, the crops and farming region. The area is divided into two parts, the Valle Alto ( high valley), where the Santo Domingo church was constructed and the Dominican Monks influenced the area, and the Valle Bajo ( lower valley ) with the parish church of Encarnización. In the surrounding area you'll find the Majona Nature Park, which is full of impressive ravines, gullies and cliffs. It is an ideal place to take a walk and appreciate the local wild life as this is a favourite nesting place of numerous bird species. We continue on the road until Agulo, a small town with an abundance of banana plantations. Again we see many examples of the islands popular architecture with picturesque houses, some of which have quaint interior patios. Here the most important monument is the 19th century Gothic parish church.

Taking the road to Vallehermoso we arrive at the Paraje Natural de Punta de los Örganos ( a formation so named because of its similarity to organs ), this is place where you'll find a large quantity of gullies, ravines and cliffs. This type of formation is prominent from here up to the Valle Gran Rey. In Vallehermosa, a town situated at the foot of Roque Cano, we can appreciate the marvellous countryside here, overflowing with fruit trees and offering the beautiful Salinas Beach, considered on of the best on the island. Before we arrive at the Valle Gran Rey we stop at the locality of Arure where we enjoy the superb panoramic views over the region and the neighbouring islands of El Hierro and La Palma. This town encompasses a small part of the Garajonay National Park, declared World Patromony of Mankind, the highest category a protected area can achieve.

The park takes its name from two mythical people, Gara and Jonay. Gara was the princess of Agulo, Jonay came from the island of inferno and because of this the Gara family opposed the union. The lovers fabricated a spearhead from cedar wood and threw it into space from Alto, which still has the same name. Alto is the highest point in the park and the island of Gomera, from there you can make out the other neighbouring islands of Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro. The Valle Gran Rey was an ancient settlement of the Guanches up until the 15th century and has some truly magnificent beaches such as the Del Inglés, Calera and Las Arenas.

In Chipude we can enter the ravine of La Rajita and the Roque de la Fortress. We finish our journey in Alajeró, where you find the Santiago ravine. One of the most important monuments here is the 16th century San Salvador del Mundo church, which houses an incredible Baroque carving of Christ. The surrounding cliffs of the locality and the Caldera ( ancient volcanic cone) have been recognised as a protected area.