Seaside villa for rent in La Gomera – A Top Winter Sun Getaway?
A seaside villa for rent in La Gomera, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, could be what you are looking for if you are after some winter sun. La Gomera is the second smallest of the seven main Canary Islands and the least populated. Visitors are often surprised at how different it is from its sister islands as tourism has not made such a big impact here and the atmosphere is still tranquil and the pace of life relatively slow. With its pleasant winter climate Gomera is popular with north European visitors who like to book a luxury villa rental Spain or beachfront holiday rentals Spain here, especially in the winter months.
La Gomera has a fantastic climate all year round and many tourists book an apartment rental Spain, direct from the private owners, and take advantage of the warm weather in the late autumn and early spring. In the colder months the temperature varies between a very pleasant 18°C and 21°C and although rain is possible, the risk is remote in the southern parts of the island. So if you choose a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera in the winter you should be able to enjoy a stroll on the beachfront in the sun!
If you choose a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera booked with the property owner, you will need to decide how you are going to get to the island. As La Gomera is one of the smaller islands it only has a local airport with a limited number of flights to Tenerife and Gran Canaria. However there is a regular Catamaran and Ferry Service which links the island with Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife. Therefore if you book an apartment rental Spain on La Gomera you can take advantage of a cheap flight to Tenerife and then take a taxi transfer from the airport to the ferry port and cross to San Sebastian in about 40 minutes.
In common with the other Canary Islands, Gomera’s beaches are made up of black sand and pebbles. There are several small beaches but if you want beachfront holiday rentals Spain, the two main beaches are located at San Sebastian and Playa de Santiago. Apart from the beaches there are plenty of other things to see and do if you book a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera. Don’t miss the fabulous Parque Nacional de Garajonay where you can see banana trees and cacti. Take a leisurely walk through the main city of San Sebastian de la Gomera and visit the Conde Tower, the Aguada Well and the Columbus House where Christopher Columbus stayed before departing for America.
If you book a self-catering apartment rental Spain or a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera you will be able to sample the local cuisine. The island has many excellent restaurants and the specialities include fish dishes served in the Canarian style with potatoes and spicy mojo sauces. The local wine is produced in Vallehermoso, and is often accompanied with a tapa of local cheese, roasted pork or goat meat. Although the nightlife is fairly limited compared to islands like Tenerife there are bars with music and dancing until late.
If you decide to book a seaside villa for rent in La Gomera direct from the property owners you will need to organize your own travel arrangements and insurance. You need travel insurance to provide you with a safety net against the most common problems that can occur while you are on holiday, such as lost or delayed baggage, flight delays, missed departure, flight cancellation and the more serious such as becoming ill or injured. Contact a travel insurance specialist who will be able to advise you on the cover you need for your beachfront holiday rentals Spain trip.
