MrFerry takes you to discover the island of La Gomera with Fred. Olsen Express! The company offers a unique service, connecting the main ports of La Gomera on the line San Sebastián → Playa Santiago → Valle Gran Rey.
🚢 Ferries from San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago depart 2 times a day, 7 days a week. Generally, one departure is made in the morning and one in the late afternoon.
The duration of the crossing is 30 minutes.
What are the advantages of getting to Playa Santiago by ferry?
This route was reinstated by the Fred. Olsen company on July 1, 2022, and provides a vital service for both tourists and residents of La Gomera. The quickest way to reach Playa de Santiago is by ferry, since travel by road is complicated by the rugged terrain of the island.
The two daily departures also make it easy to visit Playa de Santiago in one day.
➜ Please note: Ferries from SS de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago cannot take motor vehicles, but you will be able to board your bicycle for a small extra charge.
Why choose Playa de Santiago?
It is clear that Playa de Santiago does not have the charm of small towns or old fishing villages: it is essentially a tourist resort, whose boundaries have been reshaped by impressive investments in the hotel industry (made largely by the Fred. Olsen company itself).
Nevertheless, Playa de Santiago has defied the stereotypes of an intrusive and inauthentic tourism, which for too many years has characterized the Canarian archipelago, and now presents itself as a welcoming and friendly town, aided by a mild climate year-round. Not surprisingly, this location is increasingly chosen by people from all over the world, who decide to move permanently to this little corner of paradise.
What to do in Playa de Santiago?
Playa de Santiago beach is close to all services and here you can find the best restaurants and bars in the area. It is also renowned for sports activities, such as diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.
If you are an avid golfer, you will have the Tecina course, the only one on the entire island of La Gomera, from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and Teide!
If, on the other hand, you want to immerse yourself in nature, we recommend taking advantage of Playa Santiago as a base point for La Gomera's many treks, which offers more than 600 km of trails and paths!
Want to learn more about ferry travel? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact one of our operators!