La Gomera

Is La Gomera inhabited?

With an area of 370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi), it is the third smallest of the eight main islands of this archipelago. It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. La Gomera is the third least populous of the eight main Canary Islands with 22,426 inhabitants.

La Gomera - Wikipedia

Is La Gomera safe?

But maybe you prefer to walk alone - in terms of crime levels, Gomera is extremely safe. Most of the paths are pretty good too with one or two exceptions. The general advice is not to walk alone but if you do you should have a mobile and maybe let someone know where you are going and when you are expected back.

Female travelling alone - San Sebastian de la Gomera - TripAdvisor

What is La Gomera known for?

La Gomera is famous for the whistling language (a skill acquired from the extinct Guanches people) used by natives of the island to communicate from hilltop to hilltop. Area 146 square miles (378 square km).

Gomera, La | island, Canary Islands, Spain | Britannica

What language do they speak in La Gomera?

On the Canary Island of La Gomera there is a special form of communication: the whistled language Silbo Gomero. Find out why this tradition is still preserved today in part fourteen of our series "Extreme Places". La Gomera is the second-smallest of the Canary Islands.

The whistled language of La Gomera | DW Travel