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Vallehermoso

Vallehermoso is the town at the heart of the largest municipality on La Gomera, which runs from the north coast to the south of the island and covers more than 109 square kilometres. The municipality has almost 27 kilometres of coastline, including the northernmost tip of the island. The town centre gathers around the Church of San Juan Bautista at the end of Calle Mayor, in a historic quarter of traditional houses with "monk and nun" tiled roofs. The Triana and Vegueta neighbourhoods and the Plaza de la Constitución keep their white-walled houses and woodwork. Above the town rises Roque Cano, and at its foot the Discovery Botanical Garden shows plants from all five continents. About a third of Garajonay National Park lies in the municipality, including the island's highest point, Alto de Garajonay at 1,487 metres, and the recreation area of La Laguna Grande. On the coast, the Vallehermoso Maritime Park has two freshwater pools sheltered from the waves, and the cliffs of Los Órganos, a natural monument, can only be seen from a boat. The valley lives from farming, with vineyards, bananas and terraced fields, and its shops sell palm honey, almogrote, mistela and artisanal cheese. The festivities of Nuestra Señora del Carmen are held every year on 22 July. Vallehermoso suits hikers and travellers who want the quiet, green north of La Gomera.