The exploration of the island of La Gomera in the Canary archipelago took me from its capital San Sebastián de la Gomera along the GM-1 highway to the small town of Hermigua located in the north of the island. I traveled along the inland mountain roads for a few kilometers and after passing through some tunnels and ups and downs I reached the highest point in this area where I stopped at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in La Gomera. Some large letters on a flat area on the side of the road gave me some first impressions and views of what I was going to find in this small town. The spectacle from above was fascinating, large mountains made walls facing east and the town was located in a canyon at the lowest part on the northern slope facing the nearby ocean.
La exploración de la isla de la Gomera en el archipiélago canario me llevo desde su capital San Sebastián de la Gomera por la carretera GM-1 hasta la pequeña población de Hermigua situada al norte de la isla. Recorrí por las carreteras montañosas interiores unos kilómetros y tras pasar algunos túneles y subidas y bajadas llegue al punto más elevado de esta zona donde paré en uno de los miradores más bonitos de la Gomera. Unas grandes letras en una zona llana en un lateral de la carretera me dejaba unas primeras impresiones y vistas de lo que me iba a encontrar en esta pequeña población. El espectáculo desde arriba era fascinante, grandes montañas hacían de muros mirando hacia el este y la población se encontraba encañonada em la parte más baja en la ladera norte mirando hacia el cercano océano.
Hermigua Mountains and Viewpoint
A mist called “calima” in these islands was dissipating to give way to a clear day as the hours passed. After stopping for a while at the viewpoint, I began the descent towards Hermigua with the intention of reaching its beach. The road crossed the town and allowed me to make different stops at the best points of the town. One of my first impressions was the feeling of being on another continent and it brought back memories of some trips to the American continent. I stopped in a large space where I could park and begin the tour of the town. I was absorbed by seeing those impressive V-shaped rock formations and how many houses were located very close to this place. Some houses were scattered and the area formed stairs where there were many crops, small colorful houses and native island vegetation.
Una bruma llamada en estas islas “calima” se iba disipando para ir abriendo hacia un día despejado según avanzaban las horas. Después de detenerme un buen rato en el mirador inicie la bajada hacia Hermigua con la intención de llegar hasta su playa. La carretera atravesaba la población y me iba permitiendo hacer diferentes paradas en los mejores puntos de la villa. Una de mis primeras impresiones era la sensación de estar en otro continente y me traía recuerdos de algunos viajes realizados al continente americano. Me detuve en un amplio espacio donde poder aparcar y empezar el recorrido por la villa. Me quede absorto al ver esas impresionantes formaciones rocosas en forma de V y como muchas viviendas estaban situadas muy cercanas a este lugar. Algunas casas estaban dispersas y la zona formaba escaleras donde había muchos cultivos, pequeñas viviendas coloridas y vegetación autóctona isleña.
Hermigua
A large recreation area in the town led me to a narrow and picturesque street that took me to the fields that were located below the convent. The sensation of observing from this point was impressive since it combined this agricultural part with the mountain wall that I saw in the background. The strong contrast of colors in the houses together with the white of some houses had me trapped in this adventure through the town of Hermigua. I noticed the stone terraces, constructions made to take advantage of the terrain in a stairway and to make the most of the land. The crops, plants and flowers gave me their best finery and colors in this part of the route.
Una amplia zona de recreo en la población me llevo a una calle estrecha y pintoresca que me llevo hasta los campos de cultivo que estaban situados por debajo del convento. La sensación de observar desde este punto era impresionante ya que combinaba esta parte agrícola con la pared de montaña que veía al fondo. El fuerte contraste de colores en las casas junto al blanco de algunas casas me tenía atrapado en esta aventura por la villa de Hermigua. Me fije en los bancales de piedra, construcciones realizadas para aprovechar el terreno en escalera y para aprovechar a tope el terreno. Los cultivos, las plantas y flores me obsequiaban sus mejores galas y colores en esta parte del recorrido.
The Convent Cultural Space
I arrived at the convent of San Pedro Apostol, a small chapel occupied a square and several small buildings of the convent and an old school located in the same place had me wandering around this area for a while. The white color was the predominant color in this place and contrasted with the green of the mountain slopes, palm trees and crops.
Llegue al convento de San Pedro Apóstol, una pequeña capilla ocupaba un plaza y varios pequeños edificios del convento y una antigua escuela situada en la misma me tuvieron un rato dando vueltas por esta zona. El color blanco era el predominante en este lugar y contrastaba con el verde de laderas de las montañas, palmeras y cultivos.
I headed towards a wider area of crops a little further down and continued my walk towards the beach. Hermigua continued to offer me beautiful views that changed greatly as I got closer to the sea. The terraces of banana and avocado trees along with other fruit trees gave me an idea of the agricultural production and livelihood of this place. Me dirigí hacia una zona más amplia de cultivos un poco más abajo y así seguí mi caminar hacia la playa. Hermigua me seguía ofreciendo hermosas vistas muy cambiantes en la medida que me iba acercando hacia el mar. Los bancales de plataneras y aguacates junto a otros árboles frutales me ofrecían una idea de la producción agrícola y medio de subsistencia de este lugar.The Convent of Saint Peter the Apostle
The town of Hermigua on the island of La Gomera showed me the best example of the towns and villages that can be seen when travelling around the island. I am sharing my trip and recording my experience on the world map. I invite you to visit the beautiful places that I am presenting to you. Greetings, friends.
La población de Hermigua en la isla de la Gomera me mostro el mejor ejemplo de las villas y pueblos que recorriéndola puede mostrar. Comparto mi viaje y dejo constancia de mi experiencia en el mapa mundial. Les extiendo una invitación para visitar los bonitos lugares que les presento. Saludos amigos.
| Categoría | Phototalent |
| Ajustes | ISO-100 f/8 1/100s |
| Cámara | Nikon D7100 - Olympus E410 y Kodak Z |
| Lente | Nikkor or Olympus |
| Localización | Spain |
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Original content by @oscarps
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Oh, I always wanted to visit La Gomera one day. I have been to Gran Canaria though.
Thanks for showing us the beauty of this island. So green… stunning views and beautiful captures.
Have a wonderful day 😊
Thank you very much for appreciating my work. La Gomera is a small island but very unique, without a doubt. Greetings @littlebee4
You are welcome 🤗 Yes, it is small. I looked into it a bit when I visited the Canaries.
One day I go.
Greetings 👋🏻
Wow, what a beautiful view and such clean and attractive places to look at. I love the mountains, they decorate the place with their beautiful shape and color. I think you took very nice pictures, which let you appreciate the beauty of the place.
The island of La Gomera is a box of surprises, thank you for your words, I am very glad that you liked them, greetings. @jemima1996