During our time exploring La Gomera, we visited Finca Canarias in Hermigua — an aloe vera farm located in the lush northwest of the island, just 8km from the UNESCO-listed Garajonay National Park. With 8,000 plants across 10,000 square metres of volcanic farmland, it is one of the most established aloe vera operations in the Canary Islands — and one of the most rewarding farm experiences you can have on La Gomera.
The Experience
The guided tour walks you through the multi-variety aloe garden and the full cultivation and harvesting process before ending at the on-site shop, stocked with the complete Finca Canarias product range. It is informative, hands-on, and genuinely engaging — the kind of activity that gives real context to the island you are exploring. Tours are available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. The farm is fully accessible with parking on-site.
Why It’s Worth Adding to Your La Gomera Itinerary
La Gomera is an island that rewards slowness — and Finca Canarias fits that spirit perfectly. This is agricultural tourism at its most authentic: a working farm that opens its doors so visitors can genuinely understand what they’re seeing, smelling, and buying. Whether you already use aloe vera products or are simply curious about how the Canary Islands’ volcanic landscape supports such unique cultivation, this visit delivers.
Practical Information
📍 Calle Los Gomeros, 38820 Hermigua, La Gomera 🕘 Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 📩 cs@fincacanarias.es
What Makes It Special
- Huge aloe vera plantation
- Around 8,000 plants over ~10,000 m²
- Prime natural location
- Right near Garajonay National Park
- Surrounded by rare laurel forests (laurisilva) and green valleys
- Authentic & local production
- Family-run, with natural/ecological cultivation methods
- Educational experience (not just a shop)
- Learn how aloe is grown + processed
- See live extraction of pure gel from the leaf
- Free and accessible visit
- No reservation needed (but optional for tailored visits)
- Mix of nature + sustainability + tradition
- Combines agriculture, tourism, and local knowledge in one place
What You Can Expect
- Guided explanation or informal tour
- Staff explain:
- benefits of aloe vera
- how it’s grown and processed
- Staff explain:
- Hands-on / visual experience
- You’ll actually see:
- cutting the leaf
- extracting the gel
- You’ll actually see:
- Product tasting / testing
- Try aloe-based products (cosmetics, gels, etc.)
- Small shop on-site
- Buy locally made aloe products
- Relaxed, non-touristy vibe
- Quiet, rural setting in one of the greenest parts of La Gomer
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Q&A: Planning A Visit
Where is the farm located? Calle Los Gomeros, 38820 Hermigua, in the northwest of La Gomera.
How long should you plan for? Around 1.5 to 2 hours for the full guided tour, plus extra time to browse the shop.
What should you bring? Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and plenty of curiosity.
Is it suitable for families? Absolutely — the farm is fully accessible and the tours are engaging for all ages.
When is it open? Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Book your guided tour in advance here.
