What to do in October in La Gomera, Spain - 2025

Quiet and charming. This is La Gomera, known as 'the Magic Island'. Measuring just 20 km (12 Miles) from north to south, it is an authentic ecological treasure, with a coastline dotted with small beaches between the cliffs.

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Before we have a look at what you can do in La Gomera, let's first look at the weather you can expect in October.

October weather in La Gomera Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in October in La Gomera Spain, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if October is comfortable or humid

Generally, October in La Gomera Spain will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 62°F / 17°C.

La Gomera Spain has some rainy days in October. You can expect around 4 rainy days, with on average 0.6 inches / 16 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for October 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in La Gomera

La Gomera has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Playa del Inglés
BeachThroughout the Year
Playa del Inglés is a beach ideal for swimming, diving, surfing, boating, and fishing.
Garajonay National Park
ParkThroughout the Year
Garajonay National Park has walking trails, waterfalls, and a volcanic formation.
El Pescante de Hermigua
LandmarkThroughout the Year
El Pescante de Hermigua has some boat loading and unloading davits that are not functional anymore.
Fortress of Chipude
CulturalThroughout the Year
Fortress of Chipude is located high on a volcanic mountain.
Valle Gran Rey
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Valle Gran Rey is home to some of the most beautiful and family-friendly beaches on Earth.
San Sebastián de La Gomera
LandmarkThroughout the Year
San Sebastián de La Gomera has a museum, farmhouses, and beaches.
Curva del Queso viewpoint
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Curva del Queso viewpoint is a glass-floored walkway overlooking parks, monuments, and the landscape of the island.
Barranco de Arure
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Barranco de Arure has a waterfall and many walking trials.
Vallehermoso
LandmarkThroughout the Year
Vallehermoso is a historic center with lots of hotels and cafes.

Shopping in La Gomera

Imaginative jewelry and clothing collections, music of local bands, traditional pottery, souvenir, almogrote, palm honey and mojo sauce, you can buy them at:

  • Calle Ruiz de Padrón
  • Calle Real
  • Tienda Casa de Los Balcones (Artesanía La Gomera)

Activities in La Gomera

Wine tasting
Because the island is so secluded from the rest of the world, a lot of the blights that vineyards faced never got to the island and so some of the oldest vines can be found here. Their wines are excellent and traditionally made.

Relax on the beach
We're all used to white and pale brown sandy beaches, so visiting the black sanded beaches of la Gomera is something different.

Whale and dolphin watching
Winter is one of the best times to see these enormous and majestic sea creatures. Whales frequent the waters around la Gomera during their migratory season, and you can catch a glimpse of a fin or tail of a whale or dolphins diving out of the water.

Pottery lessons
Some of the villages in la Gomera are dedicated to keeping the art of pottery and ceramic making alive. You can visit such studios for a tour or even take lessons.

Visit museums
Several museums are showcasing the history of this small island. One of the must-visit museums is the museum of ethnography which shows the island's ecosystem, culture, and natural resources.

Restaurants in La Gomera

Some of the delicious typical dishes you must try during your holiday in La Gomera are these:

  • Mojo sauce comes in red or green - red is for meat and can be quite spicy, green for fish, based on garlic and coriander.
  • La Forastera
  • Palm honey (Miel de Palma), palm tree syrup is boiled up to produce this delicious liquid that features in many Gomeran dishes, especially deserts.
  • La Salamandra
  • Papas arrugadas (literally wrinkly potatoes).
  • Restaurante La Tasca

More things to see in La Gomera

San Sebastian
San Sebastian gives you the chance to walk in the footsteps of one of the foremost adventurers and explorers, San Sebastian's streets, markets, and manors are famous for being Christopher Columbus's last port of call before discovering the Americas.

Los Organos
Los Organos are rocks shaped much like musical pipes at the edge of a cliff. They can be viewed by boat and are indeed a sight to behold.

Roque de Agando
Roque de Agando is a rock formation that is a distinctive emblem of the island. Surrounded by stunning scenery, this 1250-meter tall edifice is a volcanic magma-formed monument to itself.

Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria
Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria is a 16th-century church located in the small tranquil village of Chipude.

Garajonay national park
Garajonay national park is a UNESCO world heritage site. It feels ancient and is sometimes a misty forest with stunning greenery and a humid and subtropical climate. There are over 2000 species of fauna and flora and endemic wildlife.

Tenerife
On the way to La Gomera you most probably have traveled via the busy Tenerife. It is a short ferry ride across the sea and 20 km away from la Gomera> It is the largest of the Canary Islands with the tallest peak in Spain. If you have the time, it is worth a visit with its many carnivals and festivals with music, bright colors, and dancing. It also has great beaches.

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