The historic center of Vallehermoso preserves the quiet and harmonious essence of the towns of northern La Gomera. Streets descending toward the ravine, traditional houses with wooden balconies and whitewashed facades, and an agricultural environment still visible in the old terraces. It is a center that invites unhurried strolling, discovering small architectural details that speak of the islands rural life and how the town developed around its plaza and church.
Church of San Juan Bautista
El edificio más representativo del casco es la Church of San Juan Bautista, un templo que combina historia, devoción y presencia visual. Su construcción se remonta al siglo XVI, aunque ha sido ampliada y restaurada a lo largo del tiempo. El resultado es un templo sólido, bien integrado en el paisaje, con un interior luminoso y una fachada que preside la vida diaria del municipio. Frente a ella, la plaza se convierte en punto de encuentro para vecinos y visitantes que buscan entender el pulso cotidiano del pueblo.
Traditional Architecture
The tour through the town center also leads to Calle Mayor, the El Palmar neighborhood, and the Triana area, which form the best-preserved traditional architectural ensemble of the municipality. Here survive stately houses, masonry facades, tea wood balconies, and old two-story dwellings that reflect the most characteristic Canarian architecture. Its narrow streets and historic layout allow appreciating how old Vallehermoso was structured, a space where tradition and heritage remain especially visible.
Pedro García Cabrera
Very close is the birthplace of Pedro García Cabrera, one of the most important poets of Canarian literature and a key figure of the Generation of 27 in the Archipelago. The municipality keeps his legacy alive through cultural spaces, literary events, and the memory of a creator deeply connected to his native landscape. His work, marked by the sea, the island, and freedom, makes Vallehermoso a reference place for those seeking the cultural dimension of La Gomera.
The municipality keeps his legacy alive through cultural activities, exhibitions, and permanent tribute at the Pedro García Cabrera Cultural Center, which acts as a literary and social reference for the town.
Historic Center Map
Explore the points of interest in the historic center of Vallehermoso on the following map.
