4-Xtremes – part 45: in La Gomera Andrea and Mike brave the storm

The journey to the island to which we are taking you today requires an early start: the ferry departs from La Palma at 4 a.m. One and a half hours later we roll onto the island of La Gomera – a truly paradisiacal destination.

But at first the weather is rather hellish. Wind gusts of up to force 10 are blowing across the island. The Canary Islands are situated far out in the Atlantic and so freak weather is guaranteed. The only thing we can do is to take shelter and ride out the storm. 

“The surface of Mars” between green slopes.

On the same day, lower down we enjoy the sun in T-shirts. Then in stark contrast Montaña del Cepo: an alternately red-, brown- and cream-coloured desert. You could easily think you had landed on Mars. Until not so far away you see green slopes.

As so often in Spain, we get through the main roads easily – and must therefore pay even more attention in the villages. One difference: in La Gomera everything happens in a very relaxed way, and people happily make space for us.

After ten days we sadly say “adios”. But we have to move on and of course we take the ferry again. From the port of the main town San Sebastián, you can look over to Mount Teide, Tenerife’s volcano. That is where we are headed – even if it is only because there is no direct connection to our next destination. Can you guess where?

Photos: 4-Xtremes