Vallehermoso is the largest municipality on the island. It covers the northern and southern slopes of the island, which makes it the most varied landscape on La Gomera. From the greenery of its peaks in the Garajonay National Park, to the extensive palm groves of Vallehermoso, Tazo or Arguamul, or the dry pottery enclaves of Chipude or El Cercado.

The historic quarter of Vallehermoso has interesting examples of traditional architecture, including the church of San Juan Bautista, a beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture completed at the beginning of the 20th century. At the mouth of its steep ravine we find the maritime complex, with swimming pools ready for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike. In the opposite direction, at the source of the ravine, we find the La Encantadora reservoir, a magical place from which to observe Roque Cano, the largest geological landmark in the north of the island.

Due to its size, Vallehermoso has a large number of hamlets in its valleys and ravines where hikers can contemplate the beauty of places that are little travelled and where time seems to have stood still. Places such as Tazo, Arguamul and Alojera, the island's main producer of palm honey and with a natural beach that is practically untouched, stand out. However, a visit to the southern slopes of the municipality will take you to Chipude, with its church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, from the 16th century and one of the oldest on the island; or discover one of the island's most ancestral traditions, the pottery of El Cercado, which is still made in the same way as the ancient aborigines of La Gomera. The landscapes of La Dama and La Rajita also stand out, with the remains of the island's old canning factory. As far as traditions are concerned, the popular festivities of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in the historic quarter are particularly noteworthy. This is a festival marked on the calendar by thousands of Gomeros who return to their past every July.

Another essential fiesta is La Candelaria in Chipude, which every 15th August brings together thousands of the faithful around the church, and is perhaps the biggest of all those celebrated on the island. It is a festival marked on the calendar by thousands of Gomeros who return to their past every July.

Another essential fiesta is La Candelaria in Chipude, which every 15th August brings together thousands of the faithful around the church, and is perhaps the biggest of all those celebrated on the island. It is a festival marked on the calendar by thousands of Gomeros who return to their past every July. Another essential fiesta is La Candelaria in Chipude, which every 15th August brings together thousands of the faithful around the church, and is perhaps the biggest of all those celebrated on the island.