Vallehermoso

Situated in the north of La Gomera island, Vallehermoso is the biggest municipality in terms of surface area. Here you will find terraces with small wheat fields, picturesque vineyards and breathtaking beaches. The inhabitants of La Gomera, in maximising the use of land, transformed the steep cliffs into a basis for sustainable living. These terraces add to the village's unique, yet breathtaking scenery. The village centre is built around the Church of Saint John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), which dates back to the 1600's.

The municipal of Vallehermoso boasts a great variety of landscapes, ranging from the lush wetland forests in Epina, to the fertile gorges of El Ingenio and Macayo. Further south, astonishing places await, such as the volcano of La Caldera, La Dama and El Cercado. Thanks to the favourable climatic circumstances, a virtual oasis of palm trees forms the eastern part (Tazo, Alojera) of Vallehermoso, where much of La Gomera's palm honey is extracted.

The best and the most complicated water supply network can be found in the gorge of Vallehermoso. Ingenio and Macayo are the names of both tributaries that are formed higher up on the plateau. They join together where Vallehermoso lies. In the river delta, a reservoir called La Encantadora spans across 710,000 cubic meters; it gathers enough water to be well-filled in summer. There is also a second small reservoir, the Marichal Reservoir.

The walking paths of this area are very popular due to its beautiful surrounding. Whilst, the wines, the sweets, and the craft industry of Vallehermoso are highly regarded for their accurate handiwork and quality.