Silbo Gomero is probably its best-known cultural expression, but not the only one. Garajonay National Park, terraced hamlets and the memory of traditional paths reveal an island where landscape and culture remain inseparable.
Silbo Gomero is probably its best-known cultural expression, but not the only one. Garajonay National Park, terraced hamlets and the memory of traditional paths reveal an island where landscape and culture remain inseparable.
Among its main reference points are Silbo Gomero, Garajonay, Atlantic stopover, which connect landscape, memory and everyday life. Heritage combines material remains, cultural landscapes and living practices, so it must be read together with history, territory and social life.
Key points
Torre del Conde (San Sebastian)
Fortaleza señorial del siglo XV, la más antigua conservada de Canarias; testigo de los conflictos del señorio gomero y escenario de la historia de Beatriz de Bobadilla.
Caminos reales y red de senderos
La red de caminos tradicionales de La Gomera, muchos de ellos empedrados, es una de las mas extensas de Canarias; fue declarada Bien de Interes Cultural por su valor patrimonial.
Bancales agricolas
Los sistemas de bancales en Hermigua, Valle Gran Rey y otras comarcas son una herencia directa del trabajo agricola tradicional; forman paisajes culturales de gran valor y fragilidad.
Cascos historicos de los municipios costeros
San Sebastian, Hermigua y Agulo conservan cascos historicos con arquitectura propia, iglesias y plazas que sintetizan la memoria urbana de una isla de pequeña escala.
Municipalities of La Gomera
See all →- AguloAgulo is a municipality of La Gomera, presented through settlement, landscape, local memory and its links with the rest of the island.
- AlajeróAlajeró is a municipality of La Gomera, presented through settlement, landscape, local memory and its links with the rest of the island.
- HermiguaHermigua is a municipality of La Gomera, presented through settlement, landscape, local memory and its links with the rest of the island.
- San Sebastián de La GomeraSan Sebastián de La Gomera is a municipality of La Gomera, presented through settlement, landscape, local memory and its links with the rest of the island.
- Valle Gran ReyValle Gran Rey is a municipality of La Gomera, presented through settlement, landscape, local memory and its links with the rest of the island.
- VallehermosoVallehermoso is a municipality of La Gomera, presented through settlement, landscape, local memory and its links with the rest of the island.