The peaceful Spanish city built on a volcanic rock where time has stood still – and you can only get there by ferry
SPAIN is a popular holiday destination, so finding a quiet spot without other Brits can be a little tricky.
While a lot of holidaymakers will be familiar with places like Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria, other, smaller, islands remain unknown to most Brits.
One of those places is La Gomera - a small Spanish island that's just a short ferry ride from Tenerife.
La Gomera is home to black sand beaches, stunning scenery, year-round warm temperatures, and a picturesque city called San Sebastian de la Gomera.
Built on a volcanic rock, the travel website Costa Cruises has described San Sebastian de la Gomera as a place where "time seems to have stopped a hundred years ago".
According to the local tourism board, San Sebastian de la Gomera was where Christopher Columbus restocked his supplies before setting sail on his first voyage to the Americas in the 15th Century.
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Because of the city's connection to the famous explorer, there are several attractions related to Christopher Columbus.
One of those attractions is Columbus' House, where the explorer is said to have had "amorous" meetings.
Located in the heart of the old town, Columbus' House is a cream-coloured building complete with a small museum.
There are plenty of other attractions on the island too, including Torre del Conde - a small stone watchtower.
Located in the middle of a park, the watchtower was built in the 15th century as a display of power.
Other attractions include the Church of the Assumption, which features stone archways, a bell tower and pieces of artwork.
Playa San Sebastián is a black sand beach close to the centre.
The black sand beach lies opposite the ferry terminal, and has facilities like a shower, lifeguard service.
While there aren't any sunbeds on the beach, holidaymakers can bring their own onto the sand.
The city is also home to Playa de la Guancha - a secluded bay that can only be reached by a small coastal path.
Last year, the island was described as being even better than Tenerife by one travel blogger.
In a blog entitled "Go here, not there" expert traveller, Loria Zaino, claims it's even better than Tenerife.
Loria said: "Paradise offering incredible hikes and gorgeous scenery. The island is ideal for anyone looking to trade the busy city for lush greenery."
There are plenty of other features on the island, including hiking trails, a national park, miles of dramatic sun-drenched coastline, mountains and plenty of local cuisine and wines.
For those holidaymakers who want to stay overnight, accommodation on the island is extremely affordable too.
Sun Online Travel have found an overnight stay at Hotel Apartments Villa Gomera, a family-run accommodation that's just a five-minute walk from the beach, for £24.50 per person per night.
Alternatively, there's also Hotel Torre Del Condo, a three-star hotel that's just 550 yards from the beach, with rooms starting from £30 per night, per person, based on two people sharing a room.
The easiest way to reach La Gomera is by flying to Tenerife South Airport and catching a ferry from the nearby port.
Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 operate direct flights from several UK cities to Tenerife South Airport, with fares starting from £25 for a one-way ticket.
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