Audio Guide of Hila Viewpoint

The viewpoint is an open-air space and is open 24 hours a day, every day. It can easily be reached on foot from the center of San Sebastián de La Gomera after a 10-minute walk (500 meters with a moderate incline), following Calle Real toward the port. If you prefer to drive, there is a small parking area nearby. More information on the Canary Islands tourism website.

No, access to the viewpoint is completely free. It is a public space with no charge, where you can enjoy the views without needing tickets or advance reservations.

Although you could enjoy the views in 15 minutes, we recommend spending between 20 and 40 minutes to take photographs, read the informational panels about Columbian history, and simply take in the ocean landscape and the historic port.

From this point you can see the port where Christopher Columbus stopped in 1492 before crossing the Atlantic. The viewpoint features a commemorative monument and panels explaining how La Gomera was the last Spanish territory on the voyage that led to the discovery of America.

Sunrise and sunset are magical because of the golden light over the ocean. In the mornings there are fewer people and better visibility (avoid afternoons if there is the usual coastal haze). In winter you will enjoy mild temperatures all day.

It has uneven ground with steps on the final section of the access route. Although parts of the viewpoint allow wheelchair access, the areas with the best views require moving along cobbled paths with slopes. Check with the tourist office (+34 922 14 15 12) for alternatives.

A few minutes away on foot you will find: - Tower of the Count (symbol of the island, 15th century): info here- Church of the Assumption (where Columbus prayed)- Columbus House (exhibitions)- San Sebastián Beach with its calm waters.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobbled streets, bring sun protection (it is sunny here 300 days a year), and carry a bottle of water. Don’t forget your camera: the views of Tenerife and La Gomera from here are like living postcards! If you are visiting as part of a tour, ask about the local legends connected to the viewpoint.