Playa de La Caleta
Cove of dark sand and pebbles near Hermigua, with a sheltered natural pool; green surroundings.
Near Hermigua, in the northeast of La Gomera, Playa de La Caleta combines a cove of dark sand and pebbles with a natural pool that holds back the sea, much loved by locals. On the open sea the swell can be strong, but the pool offers a more sheltered swim in a green, spectacular setting. It has a picnic area and is a great plan for a day away from the crowds, in one of the prettiest scenes of northern La Gomera.
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