We can hardly say that we know a town if we do not discover one of the most fundamental parts of its culture, its cuisine. Therefore, letting yourself be carried away by the gastronomic adventure of visiting its restaurants can be both a delicious and rewarding challenge.
Cream of watercress with salty ribs and crispy millo. Shredded kid's leg on smoked cheese toast. Palm honey foam. Watercress, cheese and greaves stew. This kitchen keeps within itself the essence of those who populate the island and their way of life. Thus, cheese, almogrote, mojos, sweets, gofio, wine or palm honey, bring the original and surprising flavors of the cuisine of our island.
Pleasures for the palate, a source of pleasant moments around a table, in good company and in a unique place on our beautiful island. These pleasures of life, such as savoring the essence of Gomera, can be enjoyed at Las Chácaras Restaurant, Telémaco Restaurant and many other places to enjoy our exquisite dishes.
Nor can we forget our delicious artisan cookies, a tradition of our ancestors and that leaves Gomera pastry as one of the favorites in our Canary Islands. We recommend a visit to the Ibo Alfaro Dulceria Casa Carmita or Caprichito Gomero Dulceria.
Watercress is considered one of the oldest vegetables consumed by humans. In La Gomera, watercress stew is one of the most consumed specialties in all the homes on the island.
Very popular are the greaves, pork rind, with gofio de millo, each chicharrón is an exquisite and crunchy delicacy, with the correct point of salt and a sweet counterpoint to the gofio with sugar.
It is made with aged cheese, pepper, tomato and oil, which gives it a tasty and slightly spicy flavor, ideal to accompany with bread or potatoes. It is originally from La Gomera, and one of its gastronomic jewels.
A typical product that is produced from the sap of the palm tree, known by the name of guarapo, is precisely from this where the well-known palm honey is obtained. A product with history, gastronomic and medicinal