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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
San Sebastián de La Gomera, capital of La Gomera, province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. 7 8
Population
The island council gives 22,560 inhabitants in the official 2025 figures, across six municipalities. San Sebastián de La Gomera, the capital, was estimated at 9,584 at the start of 2023. 9 7
Internet Speed
Cactus Coliving in San Sebastián advertises symmetric 600 megabit fibre. An October 2026 guide puts a second coliving in the same town, The Real Residence, at 300 megabits each way. 16 17
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, so 1 US dollar = 0.8909 euro. Cards are widely accepted; cash is still used in smaller venues and markets. 1 5
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern regions may have higher mineral content. Restaurants must offer tap water on request. 5
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F sockets (Europlug and Schuko). 5
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required before activation. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euros for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is 10 euros for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is 15 euros for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4 5
Banking for Expats
Revolut, N26, and CaixaBank (Holabank account for non-residents).
Accommodation
Apartamentos El Sombrerito, Airbnb listings, and rural 'Casas Rurales'.
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets. 5
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agency 'Gomera Vive'.
Budget Accommodation
Pension Victor (approx. €35/night) in San Sebastián.
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Most visitors stay in Valle Gran Rey for the beaches and the bars. San Sebastián is the ferry port and the historic capital. 6
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
San Sebastián has the ferry, the bus station and the only desk sold by the day. Valle Gran Rey is where longer stays cluster, but it has no day-pass desk. Hermigua has a public library with wifi and no commercial coworking. 17 6

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Cactus Coliving, Calle Real 59 in the old town of San Sebastián: a day pass is 15 euros, a week 60 euros, a month 120 euros, and a 10-day voucher 110 euros. Weekdays 07:30 to 20:00, weekends 08:00 to 13:00. The street is from an October 2026 guide; the operator page publishes the prices and 600 megabit fibre. Valle Gran Rey has no day-pass desk. 16 17
Best Cafe for Work
Cafetería El Pajar (San Sebastián); Bar Maria (Valle Gran Rey) for outdoor vibes.
Networking Events
Digital Nomad meetups organized via 'La Gomera Digital Nomads' Facebook/WhatsApp groups.
Social Events for Expats
Weekly drum circles at Playa del Inglés (Valle Gran Rey) and hiking group meetups.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Grupo Auto Taxis answers on 922 87 05 24. Stops are at the port and on Avenida de los Descubridores, by the Plaza de las Américas roundabout. The town page does not list a ride-hailing app. 14
Bike/Scooter Rental
Gomera Bikes (Valle Gran Rey) - approx. €20/day for e-bikes.
Best Beach Nearby
Playa de Vueltas in Valle Gran Rey is a safe sandy beach. Playa del Inglés, further along the same coast, is clothing-optional, rocky, and dangerous for swimming when the sea is rough. 6 23 24
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias. The 2026 airport programme lists daily flights to Tenerife North and Gran Canaria. The carrier count on the same page showed none, so check the timetable before travel. 13
Top International Airline
No airline flies abroad from La Gomera. Most visitors fly to Tenerife South and take the ferry from Los Cristianos. Onward flights from the island connect at Tenerife North or Gran Canaria. 6 13
Highway Access
The town bus page names the GM-1 at El Molinito. The travel guide names the GM-2 near Alto de Garajonay and the GM-1 near El Cedro. Roads are very winding: San Sebastián to Valle Gran Rey is about an hour and a half by car. 6 14
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no railway. GuaguaGomera buses leave from the Estación de Guaguas at Avenida Quinto Centenario 3 in San Sebastián. The operator lists its office at Avenida Vía de Ronda. 10 11 26
Public Transport Passes
A full ticket on line 1, Valle Gran Rey to San Sebastián, is 5 euros; shorter hops are 1 to 4 euros. The Canary resident pass covers every regular line. The operator page still prints a 10 euro monthly reload, and the island council said in November 2025 that this pass would stay free through the following year, with no minimum number of trips. A visitor pass reloads from 1 euro and takes 10 percent off the full fare. 10 11 12
Regional Travel
Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas sail between Los Cristianos on Tenerife and San Sebastián. The travel guide puts the crossing at 50 to 60 minutes. A September 2021 note put a one-way ticket at about 40 to 41 euros. 6 14

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Calle Langrero, San Sebastián de La Gomera, is the island general hospital: 40 beds, phone 922 140 219. 15 18
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Centro de Salud y Bienestar (Valle Gran Rey); Yoga Gomera.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Gimnasio Municipal de San Sebastián; Outdoor calisthenics parks.
Laundry Services
Autolavandería La Gomera (San Sebastián).

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
None (Call restaurants directly for takeaway). Some local shops offer delivery.
Best Local Dish to Try
Almogrote, a paste of cured cheese, and miel de palma, syrup from the Canary palm. The island council also names potaje de berros, gofio and mojo. 9 7
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Restaurante Vegetariano El Girasol (Valle Gran Rey).
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Picacho (Hermigua) for traditional cookies.
Affordable Shopping Spots
HiperDino and SPAR supermarkets.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Shipping takes 5-10 days due to customs/Aduanas).
Grocery Delivery
TuTrébol offers online ordering and delivery in some zones.
Bar/Nightlife Area
La Avenida in San Sebastián; Vueltas area in Valle Gran Rey.
Local Brewery
No commercial brewery on island; seek 'Cerveza Layla' (craft beer from neighboring islands).
Wine Bars
La Gomera wine has had a denomination of origin since 2009. The travel guide names Garajonay white from Bodega Insular and Rajadero from Bodega Altos de Chipude. 6
Street Food Stalls
Kiosko Las carabelas (San Sebastián) for quick snacks near the park.
Popular International Cuisine
Abante (Italian/Fusion) in San Sebastián.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Torre del Conde in San Sebastián, and Mirador de Abrante above Agulo, a bar with a glass walkway over the cliff. 6 19 20
Museums & Art Venues
Casa de Colón, Calle Real, San Sebastián, is shown as the house where Columbus is said to have stayed. The island history article says there is no document that proves the stay. 7 8 27
Historical Sites
Iglesia de la Asunción, Calle Torres Padilla, San Sebastián, the main church in the capital. 6 21
Religious Sites
Ermita de San Isidro is in Alajeró, mapped on Calle Ancón de Luis above Las Cruces, not on Roque de Agando. The hermitage of the Virgin of Guadalupe is at Puntallana. Iglesia de la Asunción is in the capital. 6 7 22 21
Annual Events
The Bajada of the Virgin of Guadalupe is every five years; the last one named was 2023. In other years the feast is the Monday after the first Saturday of October. The Jornadas Colombinas mark Columbus leaving San Sebastián on 6 September 1492. 7 9
Cultural Districts
Agulo is a compact north-coast town with a small centre and views toward Tenerife. 6
Theater Venues
The hall in San Sebastián was renamed Auditorio de La Gomera on 30 July 2021. The previous name was Auditorio Insular Infanta Cristina. 36
Local Markets
Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián (Saturday mornings).
Music Scene
Restaurant El Silbo, Carretera General 102, Hermigua, serves Canarian meals and gives Silbo Gomero whistling demonstrations. 6
Street Art
Murals in Vallehermoso depicting agricultural life.
Cooking Classes
Rural workshops for making Almogrote in Hermigua.
Art Galleries
Sala de Exposiciones at the Cabildo Insular.
Historic Buildings
Pozo de la Aguada (The well Columbus used to water his ships).
Local Heritage
Silbo Gomero, the island whistled language, has been UNESCO intangible heritage since 2009 and is taught in the island schools. 8 6

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
The laurel forest of Garajonay covers the high centre of the island. El Cedro, on the north side of the park, is one of the walks through it. 6 25
National Parks Nearby
Parque Nacional de Garajonay, declared in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986, is the national park on the island. The whole island was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2012. 6 8 9 25
Cycling/Walking Paths
GR-131 (High ridge trail) and GR-132 (Coastal loop).
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador de Abrante, above Agulo, has a glass walkway over the cliff. Los Roques, including Roque de Agando, are the volcanic plugs in the centre of the island. 6 20
Birdwatching Locations
The park guide names the laurel pigeon and Bolle's pigeon in Garajonay. The cliffs of La Mérica, in Valle Gran Rey, are the wild site of the giant lizard. 6 8
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
La Laguna Grande, inside Garajonay, has barbecue areas, a playground and a car park. 6

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Post Office) and SEUR (for international couriers).
Tech Repair Services
Informatica Gomera (San Sebastián).
Table Tennis Spots
Local youth centers (Casas de Juventud) in San Sebastián.
Language Classes
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI) in San Sebastián.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal de San Sebastián.
Community Centers
Centro Cultural de Valle Gran Rey.
Gaming Lounges
Limited; mostly private cafes with Wi-Fi.
Casino & Gaming Halls
None; La Gomera focuses on nature and quietude.

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €120,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €84,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €104,000)
Corporate Tax
The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. The Canary Special Zone publishes a 4 percent company-tax rate as its main advantage, with a dividend exemption subject to aid limits. 29 32
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000 euros, 23 percent to 200,000 euros, 27 percent to 300,000 euros, and 30 percent above that. Dividends paid to non-residents are generally withheld at 19 percent. The Canary Special Zone lists a dividend exemption, subject to aid limits. 28 32
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. Residence is 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 28 37
Highest Income Tax Bracket
In 2026 the state income-tax scale tops at 24.5 percent and the Canary Islands scale tops at 26 percent, so the combined marginal top is 50.5 percent. The national withholding table reaches 47 percent above 300,000 euros. 35 28
VAT
The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The general rate is 7 percent since 1 January 2020, with a zero rate, a 3 percent reduced rate, and higher rates of 9.5 percent, 15 percent and 20 percent. Mainland VAT is 21 percent. 33 30
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50 percent and the foreign tax is under 75 percent of the Spanish tax. 31
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A current La Gomera percentage was not on the national summary. 30
Property Transaction Tax
In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent in 2026. A new home is charged IGIC instead of mainland VAT. 35 30
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying newcomers, including teleworkers, can opt into the impatriate regime: employment income is withheld at 24 percent up to 600,000 euros and at 47 percent above that, for the tax year of the move and the next five. Opting in is not automatic. 34 38

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB 90-day reference rates, 19 October 2026Official
  2. Orange Prepago 10 price pageOfficial
  3. Orange prepaid list, 28-day validityOfficial
  4. Movistar prepaid tariffsOfficial
  5. Wikivoyage SpainSecondary
  6. Wikivoyage La GomeraSecondary
  7. English Wikipedia La GomeraReference
  8. Spanish Wikipedia La GomeraReference
  9. Island council social note, 2025 population and festivalsOfficial
  10. GuaguaGomera resident and visitor passesOfficial
  11. GuaguaGomera line 1 faresOfficial
  12. Island council, free resident buses into 2026Official
  13. Aena La Gomera 2026 flight programmeOfficial
  14. San Sebastian town hall, taxis, ferries and the GM-1Official
  15. Ministry hospital register, Nuestra Senora de GuadalupeOfficial
  16. Cactus Coliving coworking pricesOfficial
  17. October 2026 nomad guide, desk address and where people staySecondary
  18. OpenStreetMap hospital on Calle LangreroReference
  19. OpenStreetMap Torre del CondeReference
  20. OpenStreetMap Mirador de AbranteReference
  21. OpenStreetMap Iglesia de la AsuncionReference
  22. OpenStreetMap Ermita San Isidro, AlajeroReference
  23. OpenStreetMap Playa de VueltasReference
  24. OpenStreetMap Playa del InglesReference
  25. OpenStreetMap Garajonay National ParkReference
  26. OpenStreetMap bus station, Avenida Quinto Centenario 3Reference
  27. OpenStreetMap Casa de Colon, Calle RealReference
  28. PwC personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  29. PwC corporation tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  30. PwC other taxes, IGIC and local property taxSecondary
  31. PwC controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  32. Canary Special Zone advantagesOfficial
  33. IGIC rate tableReference
  34. Tax agency impatriate regimeOfficial
  35. Hacienda regional tax measures 2026Official
  36. Island council, auditorium renamed in July 2021Official
  37. PwC Spain residence testsSecondary
  38. FCDO Spain entry requirementsOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Annual Events Bajada de la Virgen de Guadalupe (Every 5 years); Fiestas Colombinas (September). The Bajada of the Virgin of Guadalupe is every five years; the last one named was 2023. In…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law or Digital Nomad Visa special 24% tax rate on income up to €600,000. Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying…
    • Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Valle Gran Rey (for community) or Hermigua (for tranquility and nature). San Sebastián has the ferry, the bus station and the only desk sold by the day. Valle Gran…
    • Best Area to Stay for Tourists Valle Gran Rey for beaches and sunsets; San Sebastián for history and ferry access. Most visitors stay in Valle Gran Rey for the beaches and the bars. San Sebastián is the…
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa de Vueltas (calm) and Playa del Inglés (wild/scenic) in Valle Gran Rey. Playa de Vueltas in Valle Gran Rey is a safe sandy beach. Playa del Inglés, further along…
    40 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Coworking La Gomera (San Sebastián) and various coliving spaces in Valle Gran Rey. Cactus Coliving, Calle Real 59 in the old town of San Sebastián: a day pass is 15 euros, a…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in San Sebastián. Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Calle Langrero, San Sebastián de La Gomera, is the…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Almogrote (spicy cheese paste) and Miel de Palma (palm syrup). Almogrote, a paste of cured cheese, and miel de palma, syrup from the Canary palm. The…
    • Best Taxi/Ride App No Uber/Bolt. Use local Taxis (Radio Taxi La Gomera: +34 922 87 05 24). Grupo Auto Taxis answers on 922 87 05 24. Stops are at the port and on Avenida de los…
    • Birdwatching Locations La Laguna Grande and the cliffs of La Mérica. The park guide names the laurel pigeon and Bolle's pigeon in Garajonay. The cliffs of La…
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Strictly regulated; only at designated recreational areas like El Cedro with permits. La Laguna Grande, inside Garajonay, has barbecue areas, a playground and a car park.
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards accepted in most shops/restaurants, but carry cash for small mountain village… Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets.
    • City San Sebastián de La Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain San Sebastián de La Gomera, capital of La Gomera, province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict Spanish transparency rules apply. Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50 percent…
    • Corporate Tax Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC) offers 4% (subject to requirements); standard Spain is… The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. The Canary Special Zone publishes a 4…
    • Cultural Districts Agulo (often cited as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain). Agulo is a compact north-coast town with a small centre and views toward Tenerife.
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA on Calle Real. Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, so 1…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% for residents. Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (National/Regional combined across Spain). In 2026 the state income-tax scale tops at 24.5 percent and the Canary Islands scale tops…
    • Highway Access GM-1 (Main island loop), GM-2 (Central mountain route). The town bus page names the GM-1 at El Molinito. The travel guide names the GM-2 near Alto…
    • Historical Sites Church of the Assumption (San Sebastián) where Columbus prayed. Iglesia de la Asunción, Calle Torres Padilla, San Sebastián, the main church in the…
    • Internet Speed Fiber optic available in major towns (300-600 Mbps). Starlink is a popular backup for… Cactus Coliving in San Sebastián advertises symmetric 600 megabit fibre. An October 2026…
    • Local Heritage Silbo Gomero (the unique whistled language, UNESCO heritage). Silbo Gomero, the island whistled language, has been UNESCO intangible heritage since 2009…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Estación de Guaguas (Bus Station) San Sebastián. There is no railway. GuaguaGomera buses leave from the Estación de Guaguas at Avenida…
    • Museums & Art Venues Casa de Colón (Columbus House) in San Sebastián. Casa de Colón, Calle Real, San Sebastián, is shown as the house where Columbus is said to…
    • Music Scene Live folk music (Silbo Gomero demonstrations) in traditional restaurants. Restaurant El Silbo, Carretera General 102, Hermigua, serves Canarian meals and gives…
    • Must-See Landmarks Torre del Conde (San Sebastián) and Mirador de Abrante (Glass skywalk). Torre del Conde in San Sebastián, and Mirador de Abrante above Agulo, a bar with a glass…
    • National Parks Nearby Parque Nacional de Garajonay (Center of the island). Parque Nacional de Garajonay, declared in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Garajonay National Park - Ancient laurel forests. The laurel forest of Garajonay covers the high centre of the island. El Cedro, on the…
    • Population 22,000 (Island-wide), approx. 9,000 in the capital The island council gives 22,560 inhabitants in the official 2025 figures, across six…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F sockets (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - Annual city tax approx. 0.4% - 1.1%. IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A…
    • Property Transaction Tax Approx. 6.5% - 7% ITP (Transfer Tax) in Canaries. In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent in 2026. A…
    • Public Transport Passes Ten+ card (discounts on Guaguas/Buses island-wide). A full ticket on line 1, Valle Gran Rey to San Sebastián, is 5 euros; shorter hops are 1…
    • Regional Travel Fred. Olsen or Naviera Armas ferries to Tenerife (approx. 50 mins, €40). Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas sail between Los Cristianos on Tenerife and San Sebastián…
    • Religious Sites Ermita de San Isidro (on top of Roque de Agando). Ermita de San Isidro is in Alajeró, mapped on Calle Ancón de Luis above Las Cruces, not on…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange. Best coverage in mountains is Movistar. Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required before…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador de los Roques (Iconic volcanic plugs). Mirador de Abrante, above Agulo, has a glass walkway over the cliff. Los Roques, including…
    • Tap Water Drinkable, but high mineral content; most locals prefer bottled water or filters. Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern regions may have higher mineral content…
    • Tax System Spanish residents pay on worldwide income; Digital Nomad Visa offers 24% flat rate for 5… Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Theater Venues Auditorio Insular Infanta Cristina (San Sebastián). The hall in San Sebastián was renamed Auditorio de La Gomera on 30 July 2021. The previous…
    • Top International Airline Fly to Tenerife South (TFS) via Ryanair or EasyJet, then take the Fred. Olsen ferry. No airline flies abroad from La Gomera. Most visitors fly to Tenerife South and take the…
    • Top Regional Airline Binter Canarias (Flights to Tenerife North/Gran Canaria). Binter Canarias. The 2026 airport programme lists daily flights to Tenerife North and Gran…
    • VAT IGIC (Canary Island Indirect Tax) is 7%, significantly lower than mainland Spain's 21%… The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The general…
    • Wine Bars Tascas in Agulo; try local white wines (Gomera DOC). La Gomera wine has had a denomination of origin since 2009. The travel guide names…

    fix pass. Currency & Banking now uses the exact prep exchange rate and cash caveat; Tap Water uses the shared nationwide wording; SIM Card uses the shared identification and 80 GB offer wording; Cashless Friendly uses the prep card and cash guidance; Tax System adds the shared residence test with a direct residence citation; Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads adds the shared 90-day short-stay and work-permit guidance. Main Train/Transit Hub, Museums & Art Venues, Historical Sites and Religious Sites address details are explicitly listed as not verified where map evidence could not be reopened. Research attribution and verification date updated (en.wikivoyage.org, orange.es, taxsummaries.pwc.com, gov.uk).

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