Top 20 Lakes in the Canary Islands

A white beach with a calm ocean, wonderful !!!

Laguna Grande is probably one of the best starting points on all of La Gomera to explore the upper part of the island by bike. Many people arrive here by van or car precisely to start their routes from this point and avoid some of the toughest climbs from the coast. From the recreational area, you can easily link up with routes towards San Sebastián, Valle Gran Rey, Alajeró, or the entire central ridge across the humid forest. The advantage is enormous: you start already at over 1,200 meters altitude, within the laurisilva, surrounded by practically traffic-free tracks and roads. This allows you to enjoy the long, scenic descents and high mountain routes much more without draining all the battery or your legs on endless ascents from sea level. Of course, the climate here changes radically compared to the coast. Fog is very common almost all year round and humidity is constantly present, even when it's sunny down below. It is essential to bring a good rain jacket, a serious windbreaker, and some light thermal clothing, because the feeling of cold increases considerably when you enter the more humid areas of the forest. It is also advisable to bring lights or reflective elements if you are going to ride for many hours in fog and shade. For e-bike tours, Laguna Grande is simply a spectacular base.

The Laguna Grande Recreational Area is one of the most important and visited points in the interior of La Gomera. It is located in the high zone of the island, within the Garajonay National Park, at an altitude of over 1,200 meters and surrounded by the famous laurisilva forest, considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than just a picnic area, Laguna Grande functions as a meeting point for hikers, cyclists, and visitors exploring the island's humid heart. Several well-known routes begin here, and it is also one of the best places to stop to rest, eat, or simply contemplate the forest amidst the fog. The climatic difference compared to the coast is enormous: while it can be hot and sunny below, here it is common to find humidity, cold, fine rain, and fog even in summer. The place also has a significant symbolic and popular charge in La Gomera. There are ancient legends related to witches and nocturnal gatherings in the central clearing of the forest, stories that are still part of the local imagination and fit perfectly with the mysterious atmosphere of the place when the fog rolls in among the trees. Today, it is one of the great nerve centers of Garajonay and a practically essential stop to understand the landscape, climate, and the more humid and green personality of La Gomera.

Very nicely designed seawater swimming pool in Puerto de la Cruz.

Radio Europa reported on January 25, 2026: "The pond landscape in Erjos has water again for the first time in ten years during the winter. The rains of the last few months have been a blessing for the entire area. Monte de Agua is green again. This is also very good for the farmers and livestock breeders in the area," explained Alberto de Armas, a technician with the Parque Rural de Teno. Waterfowl and other creatures have quickly reclaimed the wetland habitat. SV-AR"

Not far from the port lies the tidal lagoon Charco de San Ginés, which is well worth seeing. This small saltwater lagoon played a significant role in Arrecife's history, serving both as a sheltered harbor for fishing boats and as a gateway for trade goods. Equally beautiful as the promenade and the lagoon are the traditional white houses of the old town, which can be seen here.

big difference in the tide here.

Entrance fee Euro 7,-- per person/day (as of January 2025)