‘Magical’ Spanish island near Tenerife that Brits often overlook – with £1.55 beers, secluded beaches and cheap flights
And all the travel advice you need to know before you visit
A BEACH destination in Spain has been hailed as an overlooked summer getaway option, with cheap beers, food and flights.
It can be difficult to make your money go further when booking a holiday during the summer months, but some places don’t cost a fortune to visit, even in some of the most popular countries.
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Included in that is Spain, by far Brits’ favourite destination, with more than 17 million on average heading over there for a holiday each year.
That’s not surprising, with Spain’s cheap flights, weather and beaches, among other reasons, making it a perfect place for a relaxing break.
However, some places in the country are still relatively overlooked, even by Brits.
One such place is La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, which travel experts at suggest people visit as a “lesser-known” alternative to visiting busier and more expensive locations.
They put forward La Gomera’s cheap drinks, “dramatic” scenery and secluded beaches as just some of the reasons why it’s worth picking as a holiday destination.
The average beer price on the island is around €2.00 (£1.55), while the average meal price is about €12.00 (£9.32), making it a very affordable place for a night out.
Eurochange said: “If an adventure or hiking holiday is your thing, La Gomera is a must-visit.
“Known for its dramatic landscapes, lush forests, steep cliffs, and volcanic formations, the island is also home to the Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
“There isn’t much that La Gomera doesn’t have to offer, while it’s not as famous for its beaches as other Canary Islands, it does have some beautiful, secluded black sand beaches.
“Like other islands in the region, La Gomera benefits from pleasant temperatures throughout the year too.”
The island’s praises have been sung by others too, including the , who have nicknamed it the “magical island”.
They said: “Peaceful and beautiful. This is La Gomera, known as ‘Isla Mágica’ (the magical island).
“It has a rugged coastline with small black-sand beaches and is a paradise for nature lovers.”
Temperatures in La Gomera remain consistent during the whole year, including in the winter, where they remain as warm as 18C.
Everything you need to know about visiting Spain
- Brits must have at least three months left on their passport from the day they plan to leave the country.
- Tourists do not need a visa if visiting for up to 90 days in an 180-day period.
- Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit.
- Travellers may be asked to show hotel booking confirmations and that they have enough money for their stay at the border.
- Spain is one hour ahead of the UK.
- The country uses the euro with around €10 working out to £8.55.
- Flights to Spain from the UK take between 2-4 hours depending on the destination.
Meanwhile, in the summer, it rarely gets too hot, with average high temperatures staying around the mid-twenties.
Along with its secluded black sand volcanic beaches, like Playa San Sebastián and Playa de la Guancha, there are several interesting things to see and do on the island, including plenty of Christopher Columbus-related activities.
According to the local tourism board, San Sebastian de la Gomera was where the voyager restocked supplies before setting sail to the Americas in the 15th Century.
One of those attractions is Columbus’ House, where the explorer is said to have had an “amorous” rendezvous.
The house is a cream-coloured building, complete with a small museum dedicated to the explorer.
Getting to La Gomera is pretty simple, although it does require a change to a local plane service from Tenerife.
Return flights to Tenerife can be booked from the UK for around £61 on Skyscanner.
A night for two on La Gomera can be found for around £30.
Meanwhile, this holiday island is “just like Hawaii” and only a short flight from the UK.
This little-known holiday island is “as good as Ibiza” and only a few hours away.
