Arure lies in the upper part of the Barranco de Valle Gran Rey in the west of La Gomera. The village centre retains a traditionally Gomera character; at the same time, the village is the starting point for several hiking trails. You can get to know Arure through its village life, landscape and different route connections, without having to follow a set itinerary.

Village Centre and Festival Traditions

The church and the Casa de la Cultura stand out in the village centre. The parish church of Nuestra Señora de La Salud was built at the beginning of the 16th century. Together with the village centre’s traditionally Gomera character, it provides a tangible focal point for Arure’s cultural side. The route “Entre bancales y tradiciones. Senderos de Arure” also passes the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Salud. The chapel thus features as part of a hiking route, while the parish church and the Casa de la Cultura define the village centre.

Waterfall, Valley and Viewpoint

The Cascada de Arure is a waterfall that plunges steeply down the mountainside. The Mirador del Santo offers a different landscape: the scenery there combines volcanic terrain with palm groves and the sea. From the viewpoint, you can also look out across the deep valley of Taguluche. The waterfall and viewpoint therefore represent different natural features: the steep waterfall on one hand, and the expansive view over the valley and landscape on the other.

Hiking Trails and Route Connections

Arure is the starting point for several interesting hiking trails. The route “Entre bancales y tradiciones. Senderos de Arure” begins in the hamlet of Arure and passes the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Salud. One hiking trail descends through the Barranco de Arure. For a specific distance, the first stage of the route from Arure to Las Hayas is useful: it is 4.6 km long. These details answer different planning questions: one describes the starting point and a cultural waypoint, another the direction through a ravine, and the stage information gives the length of a specific route.

Further afield in the region, routes lead into the damp, wooded surroundings of Las Creces and into Garajonay National Park. Another route also passes the Presa de Arure and the ravine. Along the way, it shows how Gomera’s hydraulic expertise transformed volcanic slopes into fertile terraces for potatoes, cereals and grapevines. Hiking thus ranges from a specific stage length to landscape and cultural connections that extend beyond the village centre.

Practical Information

The Merendero de Arure has seating areas for relaxing and eating outdoors. A municipal permit is required for access; arrange this before your visit. If you would like to include the Fiestas en honor a San Buenaventura y Ntra. Sra. de la Salud in your plans, check the current event dates. A previous festival programme included liturgical celebrations and processions with chácaras and drums. The traditional making of the Ramo de Arure was also part of that previous festival programme.

Discover more destinations: San Sebastián De La Gomera, Agulo, Alajero, El Cercado, Erque, Vallehermoso, Tamargada, El Guro.

For the main travel overview: La Gomera.