 San Sebastian City Hall | ||
| San Sebastian de la Gomera | ||
| region | Canary Islands | |
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| Residents | 9.258 (2020) | |
| height | 128 m | |
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San Sebastian is the capital of the island La Gomera.
background
getting there
By plane
The island airport of La Gomera is about 35 km away Playa de Santiago, he is from Binter Canarios flown to, there are flight connections to the neighboring Canary Islands.
By boat
- With the ferry: Flight to Tenerife South. With the bus up Los Cristianos, then by ferry. There are three ferry companies: the fast ferry Fred Olsen (Benchijigua-Exprés), the Garajonay Express and the Naviera Armas. The 1 Ferry terminal on the southern outskirts is easy to get to on foot or by bus. There are also ferry connections to the island La Palma.
- Cruise ship: The 2 Cruise ship dock borders directly on the ferry terminal. From there there are regular buses into the city,
In the street
Starting from San Sebastián, the GM-1 above Hermigua and Agulo to Vallehermoso and on to Valle Gran Rey
- the GM-2 leads from San Sebastián through the interior of the island, there is a branch to the airport Playa de Santiago.
mobility
Map of San Sebastian de la Gomera
The historic city center is easy to explore on foot. The 3 Bus station is in the Avenida del Quinto Centenario on the outskirts of the city center, that's where the one is too Mercado Municipal.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
La Asuncion Church
Exterior view
- 1 Iglesia de La Asunción. Originally a 15th century chapel. Damaged several times by pirate attacks. In the 18th century, the single-nave building was expanded to include side aisles. The facade of the central nave is made of red tuff. The building is considered a harmonious mixture of Mudejar style, Gothic and Baroque. The wooden ceiling of the Capilla del Pilar in the left aisle, below is a painting depicting the failed attack by British Admiral Charles Windham (1743).
- 2 Ermita de San Sebastian. The simple little church is dedicated to St. Consecrated to Sebastian.
Buildings
Torre del Conde
- 3 Casa de Colon . Columbus had visited the island of La Gomera. At this point there was a house in which Columbus lived for some time. The successor building dates back to the 17th century and is reminiscent of the island's history and the history of the discovery of America. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
- 4 Casa de la Aduana. The fountain is in the courtyard of the old customs house Pozo de La Aguada. Before leaving, Columbus replenished his drinking water supplies here. There is a note next to the fountain that America was "baptized" with this water.
- 5 Torre del Conde, the former defense tower is located in a park. Originally built in the middle of a banana plantation under the rule of Hernán Peraza. After his successor was murdered, his widow retired to this tower. It is said that Columbus was one of their guests.
- 6 town hall, modern construction in the Canarian style
Streets and squares
Plaza de la Constitución
- 7 Plaza de las Americas, Open space opposite the marina in front of the town hall.
- 8 Plaza de la Constitución, shady place under old laurel trees
- Calle Real. Or Calle del Medio, the most touristy part of the street extends from the Plaza de la Constitución to the church of San Sebastian.
Museums
Ermita San Sebastian
- 9 Museo arqueologico de La Gomera (MAG), Calle Torres Padilla nº 8. The museum is located at the Iglesia de La Asunción.Open: Oct - May Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat, Sun 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., June - Sept Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon, closed on public holidays.
miscellaneous
- 1 Mirador de la Hila, Viewpoint above the old town
- 1 Playa de la Cueva, small beach. From here you have a nice view of the neighboring island when the weather is clear Tenerife
Outside the city
- 10 Barranco del Cabrito
- 11 Puntallana nature reserve
- 12 Majona Natural Park
- 13 Parador Conde de La Gomera
- Los Roques With 14 Roque de Agando, 15 Roque Zarcita and 16 Roque Ojilla
activities
shop
Even if San Sebastian is the island's capital, when ferries from Tenerife bring numerous excursionists and a cruise ship is in the port: most shops are closed at lunchtime. Siesta! Basta.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
- 1 Oficina de Turismo. Open: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. - 6 p.m., July - Sept 3.30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed on public holidays.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.aytossgomera.com - Official website of San Sebastián de la Gomera
