La Gomera is still a relatively unknown Canary Island even though it was Christopher Columbus's last port of call before he discovered America and it has a stunning National Park in it's interior that was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

One of the other 'secrets' of la Gomera is that it offers some of the finest sailing in the world, for beginners as well as the more experienced sailor.

The geographical position of the Canaries means that there are generally excellent winds for sailing. The North Easterly trades that once took Columbus to America funnel through the islands creating what are known as Wind Acceleration Zones. This means that even with fairly light prevailing winds, you can still find enough wind for an excellent sail. There is also plenty of marine life to see as the area around south west Gomera is designated a Special Area of Conservation by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS).

La Gomera is 28 degrees North of the equator in the sub tropics which give the island very agreeable average temperatures of 21 degrees in winter and 28 degrees in summer. The island still retains it's Canarian character and unlike it's larger neighbours, hasn't suffered the ravages of mass tourism, even though it is only a short transfer from Tenerife's main (south) airport. You won't be able to find a full English breakfast or a pint of best bitter on the island, but you will be able to sample some excellent local food and wine.

The centre of San Sebastian, the capital of La Gomera, has changed little since Columbus's ships were anchored in the bay. The Count's tower, the Church Of The Assumption - where the members of the expedition were blessed, along with the Well Of Aguada - where the water that baptised America was drawn, have survived to testify to the Discoverers of America's passage through the island toward the unknown in 1492.