About San Sebastián de la Gomera
The historic capital of La Gomera where Columbus made his final stop before discovering America. Features charming cobbled streets, the Torre del Conde, and ferry connections to Tenerife.
Quick Facts
Population
9,000
Area (km²)
22 km²
Sunny Days/Year
300 days
Beaches
3
Best Season
Year-round
Avg. Temperature
20°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in San Sebastián de la Gomera
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:57
- Sunset
- 18:09
- Golden hour
- 17:38
- Blue hour
- 18:32
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
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Where to stay in San Sebastián de la Gomera
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in San Sebastián de la Gomera, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
Torre del Conde
15th-century Gothic tower, the islands oldest building where Columbus made his final stop before the Americas.
Book ticketsGarajonay National Park
UNESCO World Heritage ancient laurel forest with mystical cloud forests and endemic species.
Playa de la Cueva
Scenic black volcanic sand beach accessible via a dramatic cliffside staircase.
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Things to do in San Sebastián de la Gomera
Tours and activities in San Sebastián de la Gomera, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit La Gomera is from March to May and October to November. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to the ancient Garajonay laurel forest, a prehistoric ecosystem that has survived for millions of years. These months offer ideal conditions for hiking through misty cloud forests and exploring traditional villages connected by silbo gomero, the famous whistled language.
Climate Overview
La Gomera has a subtropical humid climate, particularly in its higher elevations where the Garajonay cloud forest captures moisture from trade winds. This creates a unique microclimate with regular mist and fog that sustains one of the world's best-preserved laurel forests. Coastal areas are warmer and drier with temperatures of 18-26°C, while the highlands are cooler and more humid.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 21° | 15° | 40 |
February | 21° | 15° | 35 |
March | 22° | 15° | 25 |
April | 22° | 16° | 15 |
May | 23° | 17° | 5 |
June | 25° | 19° | 0 |
July | 27° | 20° | 0 |
August | 28° | 21° | 0 |
September | 27° | 21° | 10 |
October | 25° | 19° | 25 |
November | 23° | 17° | 40 |
December | 22° | 16° | 45 |
Weather in San Sebastián de la Gomera
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