How to Reach La Gomera for the Conference

• San Sebastián de La Gomera  is the capital and main port and transport hub.

• From there, you can take taxis, rental cars, or public buses to reach the conference venue.

By air

La Gomera has a small airport (GMZ – Aeropuerto de La Gomera), located near Playa Santiago in the south of the island. While there are no direct international flights, you can reach La Gomera via:

• Tenerife North Airport (TFN - Los Rodeos):

  • Binter Canarias operates daily flights from TFN to La Gomera (flight time: ~30 minutes).

  • Check  www.bintercanarias.com  for schedules and bookings.

Tip: Most international travelers arrive at Tenerife South Airport (TFS). From there, either take a taxi to Los Cristianos port to go to La Gomera by ferry (see below) or take a bus or taxi (~1 hour) to Tenerife North Airport to catch the connecting flight to La Gomera.

By ferry:

This is the most common way to reach La Gomera.

• From Tenerife (Los Cristianos Port – South Tenerife):

  • Regular ferries to San Sebastián de La Gomera (capital of the island).

  • Two main operators:

    • Fred. Olsen Express: ~50-minute crossing

    • Naviera Armas: ~1-hour crossing

  • Several daily departures. Booking in advance is recommended:

    • www.fredolsen.es

    • www.navieraarmas.com

Tip: Los Cristianos is a 15-minute taxi ride from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).

By car:

• You can take your personal car on the ferry from Los Cristianos (Tenerife) to La Gomera. Both ferry operators allow car transport. This is ideal if you plan to explore the island or reach rural accommodations.

Note: Roads in La Gomera are mountainous and scenic. Driving is safe but can involve winding routes.

• You can also rent cars in the capital San Sebastian de La Gomera.
• If you rent a car in Tenerife, please check with the rental company whether you are allowed to take the car to La Gomera or not  ( CICAR and  Autoreisen are among the cheapest)