Ferry tickets to Playa Santiago
Playa Santiago, the most idyllic sunset in La Gomera
The small town belongs to the municipality of Alajero. It’s in La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. Playa Santiago is ideal for relaxed holidays, hiking and exploration. The port is ideal for fishing boats, and it also welcomes leisure, passenger and commercial boats.
Travel to Playa Santiago by boat and book ferry tickets here at Let’s Ferry.
Panoramic view in Playa Santiago
Attractions in Playa Santiago
• Enjoy the view from the observatory Mirador La Trinchera.
• If you are looking for the perfect spot to watch the sunset, go all the way up to the Ermita de San Isidro in Alajero. You can easily reach it on foot through a trail.
• Plaza del Carmen is the main square in Playa Santiago. It has many shops, restaurants and cafés.
The view from the observatory Mirador La Trinchera
Beaches in Playa Santiago
• Playa Santiago is a beach with pebbles and calm waters. There are a few umbrellas at the coast and some restaurants.
• Playa de Tapachuga is a secluded, pebbled beach.
• Playa De Chinguarime and its neighbour beach Playa del Medio are separated by the rock Arco de Chinguarime. Both beaches are rocky and secluded.
Playa de Tapachuga
Activities in Playa Santiago
• Hiking at the Parque de las Eras, a park with a playground.
• Diving at the island’s blue waters. At Playa Gomera there is a diving school which also organizes diving excursions.
• Rent a bike to explore the island on 2 wheels. Get on the highest point of La Gomera, Alto de Garajonay and enjoy a panoramic view.
Walking in Playa Santiago
Access to Playa Santiago: You can reach the port by car, taxi or bus. The airport of La Gomera is 5 km from the port.
Sam Sebastian de la Gomera is 40 km from the port. Playa Santiago to San Sebastian de la Gomera is 50 minutes by car.
Vallehermoso is 43 km from the port. Playa Santiago to Vallehermoso is an hour by car.
Only in Playa Santiago: A local speciality is the parrotfish (vieja), which is mainly found in the Atlantic Ocean and the western Mediterranean. Chefs use it to create a gourmet plate by either frying or boiling it and serving it with tomato, onion, green pepper, garlic and parsley.
