The San Sebastian de la Gomera Valle Gran Rey ferry route connects La Gomera with La Gomera. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Fred Olsen Express. The crossing operates up to 21 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 10 minutes.
San Sebastian de la Gomera Valle Gran Rey sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
Located on the Spanish island of La Gomera is the town of San Sebastian de la Gomera which is the island's capital and home to its port. La Gomera is one of the Canary Islands and its port is located on the ferry route to the islands of Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro. The city has an interesting historic past and is regarded as the main centre for culture and commerce on the island. Christopher Columbus spent time on the island and San Sebastian de la Gomera was his final point of departure on the way to his discovery of America. Popular attractions in the city include the Torre del Conde which is a medieval fortress and the oldest preserved building on the island. Also of interest is the Church of Our Virgin of the Assumption, the museum of religious art works from the 16th to the 19th centuries and the Chapel of St. Sebastian which was constructed around 1530. Also popular is the well, Casa de la Aguada, where legend has it Christopher Columbus took water from it and baptised the newly discovered continent with it.
Ferries from the port depart to Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Valverde.
Valle Gran Rey is a town on the west side of La Gomera Island, Canary Islands.
Known as the ‘Valley of the Great King’, Valle Gran Rey got its name from the legendary King Hupalupa, the Canarian king who was here during the pre-Spanish times. Nowadays, the town has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in La Gomera.
Valle Gran Rey boast a range of the best beaches on the island. With fine black sand and pure blue waters, these beaches are what attract all the tourist to this town. A few of these beaches include the Playa de las Vueltas near the port, the Charco del Conde which is a small natural bay, and the Playa del Ingles which has a beautiful natural setting not to be found anywhere else in the Canary Islands.