Valle Gran Rey

Valle Gran Rey is a town in La Gomera, Canary Islands. Valle Gran Rey is divided roughly into four areas with different characters and it's worth thinking which suits you best: 1 La Calera.

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About Valle Gran Rey

Valle Gran Rey is a town in La Gomera, Canary Islands.

Valle Gran Rey is divided roughly into four areas with different characters and it's worth thinking which suits you best:

1 La Calera. The administrative capital, with the bijou Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). Also has a cultural centre and library (biblioteca). Set on the side of the cliff, it has some lovely alleyways, as well as a few bars and shops. This is a great place to stay if you want peace and quiet, less humid than the seafront in summer. Good for walkers and strolling distance to the beach.

2 Vueltas. The port. Nice, safe beach in the harbour. The old fishing village has a hippy feel to it, a bit ragged in places. Plenty of bars and restaurants, more nightlife, especially around the 1 El Charco beach. A new marina is being built, but progress in completing it seems rather slow. 3 La Playa. Open pebbly beach area for confident swimmers. More modern than Vueltas. Has plenty of bars and restaurants and more nightlife (although nowhere on Gomera has that much). Compact, but rapidly expanding, it has a real holiday feel to it. 4 Upper valley. Everything above La Calera. Really get away from it all. Stunning views, terracing, walking, but you'll probably need a car as there are very few bars, restaurants and shops. It gets cooler the higher you go, meaning it can be nippy in winter.

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