According to one online portal, Imada on La Gomera is the „Spanish Bali“. It describes the village as a „tiny hamlet, nestled between ravines, with an exotic, jungle-like and secluded atmosphere“. And that description hits the nail on the head.
Imada is situated within the municipal area of Alajeró on La Gomera. Around 150 people live there. The younger residents work mainly in the catering industry and the construction sector, whilst the older generation earns a living primarily through farming and livestock rearing.
Imada is somewhat reminiscent of a small settlement tucked away amongst deep barrancos. Palm and almond trees dominate the landscape, lending the little village an exotic, almost secluded atmosphere. The residents continue to uphold local traditions. Few visitors find their way to Imada, as the narrow, winding access road presents a challenge. Yet it is well worth a visit.
Imada on La Gomera: a hidden village from the Canary Islands with an exotic flair
As you approach the village, you’ll discover traditional Canary Islands houses nestled amongst lush vegetation. They are either built from exposed volcanic rock or whitewashed. The buildings blend harmoniously into the terraced fields, which are reminiscent of landscapes in South-East Asia.
The terraced fields dotted with palm trees give the panorama a real postcard quality. They do, in fact, remind one a little of places in Indonesia or Thailand. Imada has just one tarmac road. From there, unpaved paths and narrow steps lead up to the houses.
At the heart of the village stands the simple, whitewashed Ermita de Santa Ana. With its solid wooden doors, it exudes the tranquillity of this special village.
Imada – one of La Gomera’s most beautiful spots
Traces of its rural heritage are still visible today: old threshing floors for wheat, traditional baking ovens and wine presses made from volcanic rock, which were once used to produce the local wine.
Imada is beautiful – yet it is not the only place worth visiting on La Gomera. Below, we highlight the most beautiful spots on the Little Canary Islands:
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