Alajeró combines church and procession history with distinctive landscapes and different ways to shape your stay. The municipality offers specific points of interest, without requiring every destination to be combined into a single outing.

Churches, processions and history

The stone Iglesia de El Salvador dates from the 16th century; its portal is designed in the Renaissance style. An annual celebration in honour of the Virgen de El Paso takes place on 14 September. After the Eucharist at the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de El Paso, a religious procession accompanied by chácaras and drums makes its way to the Iglesia de El Salvador. The date gives the tradition a fixed place in the annual calendar, while the programme itself may vary.

The Ermita de San Lorenzo also tells of the area’s earlier history: its founding in the Arguayoda valley is dated to around 1502. Those interested in religious buildings can bring together different aspects, such as the Renaissance architecture of the parish church and the chapel’s long history.

The Fiesta de San Isidro in honour of San Isidro Labrador is a deeply rooted tradition. It takes place on Montaña de Tagaragunche, also known as El Calvario. The programme for 15 May 2026 included a mass, a procession accompanied by chácaras and drums, and a musical dance event. Dates and activities may differ at future editions.

Landscape, dragon tree and hiking trail

The Drago de Agalán is the oldest and largest specimen of a Canary Island dragon tree on La Gomera. It stands on a slope of the Barranco de Tajonaje in the municipality of Alajeró, near the hamlet of Imada.

The Acantilados de Alajeró form a representative, well-preserved geomorphological unit of outstanding biological value. They are also a characteristic landscape feature. The Site of Scientific Interest is difficult to access from land; from the sea, the cliffs are considered exceptionally beautiful.

The Igualero–Alajeró route descends in a straight line from the hamlet of Igualero to the municipal centre of Alajeró. It follows traditional paths and passes through rural hamlets in a landscape shaped by agriculture and rich in heritage. Check route conditions before setting out.

Playa de Santiago, cuisine and practical planning

If you’re planning a beach day, you can make Playa de Santiago a destination in its own right. The 1,000-metre-long beach lies beside the fishing and sports harbour. The water is calm and clear, with good visibility of the underwater landscape and the marine species found there. Facilities at the beach include parking, restaurants, showers, toilets, public transport and tourist information. Facilities may change seasonally or operationally; check conditions before your visit.

Food also offers a taste of the island’s cuisine: at the municipality’s restaurants, you can try typical dishes and representative La Gomera recipes. A restaurant’s specific offerings may change. The “Los sabores de Alajeró” experience introduces cheese, wine, honey and coffee as flavours associated with Alajeró’s identity.

In both places, local taxis are part of the island-wide network of taxis and buses. Check contact details and available services again before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Playa de Santiago, Erque, Arure, Hermigua, El Cercado, Taguluche, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Vallehermoso.

For the main travel guide: La Gomera.