A paradise island with its own rainforest, black sand beaches and a huge jungle-esque park sounds like somewhere far-flung - but it's actually just a few hours from the UK. However, for those who want to enjoy the balmy weather but escape the busy crowds, there's one lesser-known Canary Island that's well worth adding to your radar; La Gomera. For example, the Garajonay National Park looks like it belongs on a tropical island with its dense green scenery; the Laurisilva forest is a particular highlight with its rainforest climate. One of the simplest routes is to fly to Tenerife (a flight that's approximately four hours) and then catch a ferry to La Gomera, that takes less than an hour. Once there, there are plenty of hotels and resorts on the island depending on your budget.

Source: The Star November 28, 2023 06:24 UTC