Taguluche between gorge, palm grove and historic paths

Taguluche lies at the bottom of a gorge leading towards the sea and is flanked by steep, rocky walls. The Barranco de Taguluche showcases the natural and ethnographic richness of the surrounding area. Its position towards the sea defines the geographical setting of the village and combines striking landscape features with traces of human use.

Landscape and nature

The palm grove of Taguluche is protected as a Special Area of Conservation within the Natura 2000 network. The Monumento Natural del Lomo del Carretón protects a coastal cliff landscape shaped by horizontal lava flows, with endemic plants and animals. The main access to the natural monument is the municipal road to the hamlet of Taguluche. To understand the landscape, its protected status, geological formations, and distinctive plant and animal populations all come together here.

Hiking trails and views

The Arure–Taguluche–Arure circular hike is estimated to take 4 hours and 20 minutes, is classified as highly difficult, and follows a circular route. The historic Camino de los Pasos leads downhill as a paved footpath from the Mirador del Santo to the hamlet of Taguluche. The return route leads uphill via the Camino de Las Vueltas and offers changing views of the valley, the agricultural terraces and the sea horizon. After passing through the settlement, the circular route continues to Playa de Taguluche. Playa de Taguluche is not suitable for swimming. The Mirador de Taguluche offers panoramic views, especially at sunset.

Time, difficulty, direction and destination form different points of comparison for your planning. The paved downhill path, the uphill return route, the viewpoint and the continuation to the beach describe different sections within the named route.

Culture and village character

Taguluche preserves old threshing floors, wine presses and terraces as evidence of its agricultural past. Terrace cultivation also shapes the agricultural landscape. In the heart of Taguluche stands the Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje, with views of the valley and the Atlantic. In Taguluche, paved paths run between small country houses with tiled roofs; many of these houses have been restored.

The historic elements are thus spread across places of work, a religious building and the settlement itself. When exploring the village, you can distinguish between its agricultural past, the Ermita and the paved paths running through the small country houses.

Accommodation

When comparing holiday apartments in Taguluche, you can place travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the respective offer pages. Taking a consistent view of these fields provides a clear framework for your specific choice and further travel planning.

Other places

Other places for your travel planning: Hermigua, El Guro, Erque, Agulo, El Cercado, Alajero, Valle Gran Rey and Tamargada.

Festivals in Valle Gran Rey

In Valle Gran Rey, the festivals held in honour of San Juan de Dios and the Virgen del Buen Viaje combine religious acts such as masses, processions and offerings with entertaining and cultural activities.

For the overarching travel overview: La Gomera.