by site editor Rick McCharles
I’m off to Europe on Sept. 30th. Where should I hike?
Here’s one option. …
… This varied guided walking holiday lets you discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the subtropical island of La Gomera.
Together with experienced Headwater guide, Neil Flynn, in our air-conditioned minibus we take you to the starting points of the most exciting trails. The walks lead you through a bewildering variety of landscape, from the misty heights of the Garajonay peak, to fertile terraces dotted with palms, and rugged ravines. We follow goat herder’s tracks and ancient paths lined with tall palms, linking almost inaccessible villages and hermitages perched above dramatic gorges. A plantlover’s paradise, we may spot many endemic – sometimes rare – species like fleshy stonecrop, yellow jasmine or pink mallow. …
Headwater – Walking on La Gomera
more La Gomera photos
(via the the Headwater Swap Snow for Sunshine page)
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Cinque Terre!
The photo above reminds me of Madeira, another European island in the Atlantic. Madeira is also good for hiking, as long as you have a head for heights. It is particularly famous for its levada walks. The levadas run along the mountain sides and are little water channels that were built for irrigation. On Flickr there are some photos of Madeira.