La Gomera

La Gomera prepares ancient paths for public use

2009-05-10T17:00:51Z

La Gomera will recover the old insular 'horseshoe' footpaths to create a network of trails, which will permit to travel across all boroughs of the island on foot. This is assured by the president of the Island Council, Casimiro Curbelo, who explains that the plenary session of the Council has approved the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Environment, through which 5 million euros will be invested in the upgrading of these routes, which in the past served to connect the insular populations.

Network of viewpoints to be created on La Gomera

2009-05-10T16:59:19Z

To highlight and promote the unique beauty of the landscape of La Gomera is the subject of a project which the Island Council has already begun, as announced by its chairman Casimiro Curbelo, who stresses that the initiative will be implemented in a network of viewpoints, which will extend throughout the island and form part of the insular offer to locals and visitors alike.

30 viewpoints to highlight the landscape of La Gomera

2009-05-10T16:56:59Z

The Island Council of La Gomera works on the diagnosis of 30 existing viewpoints on the island, which the institution wants to value to highlight the Gomeran landscape and promote tourism. This was reported by the chairman of the corporation, Casimiro Curbelo, who stresses that, according to the proposals of the municipalities, an increase in the number of these enclaves scattered around the island of La Gomera is also being studied.

La Gomera urges pending plan of infrastructure

2009-05-10T16:55:26Z

The Island Council of La Gomera urges the Regional Government to accelerate the completion of several tourism facilities pending since 2003, which is especially necessary for the current difficult times of the local economy. The chairman of the insular corporation, Casimiro Curbelo, stresses the importance of encouraging business and offering competitive products to ensure the sustainability and quality of insular development.

Better aerial and maritime connections for La Gomera

2009-05-10T16:46:16Z

An increase in the number of flights and connections with the rest of the archipelago, larger aircrafts, and affordable prices for the citizens is the goal that has been proposed to achieve by the president of the Island Council and the mayors of La Gomera, as reported by the chairman of the insular corporation, Casimiro Curbelo, who explains that the local representatives have decided to join efforts to fight for improved communications.

Island Council aids the fishing sector of La Gomera

2009-05-10T16:45:09Z

The Island Council of La Gomera opts for responsible fishing and intends to launch an awareness campaign, as announced by the president of the corporation, Casimiro Curbelo, who adds that the insular institution handles the necessary licenses to practice the activity as a sport and stresses the importance to preserve marine life.

Rivero ensures continuity of Garajonay Exprés catamaran

2009-05-10T16:44:05Z

The chairman of the Canary Islands Government, Paulino Rivero, assures the continuity of the shipping line that connects Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago and San Sebastian de La Gomera with Los Cristianos on Tenerife, operated by the Gomeran company Garajonay Exprés, until a new open request for tenders is made public within three or four months time.

Natural mineral water in domestic supply on La Gomera

2009-05-10T16:42:41Z

Gomerans may drink natural mineral tap water directly at their homes according to the president of the Island Council of La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo, who stresses that an analysis performed by the laboratory Oliver Rodés in Barcelona highlights the excellent quality of the flow produced by the new Ipalán groundwater gallery, located in the zone of Barranco Seco, San Sebastián de La Gomera.

Fisherman's Associations govern fish sales on La Gomera

2009-05-10T16:41:42Z

The sale of fish throughout La Gomera will shortly be governed by the system of first sale in the Fisherman's Associations, as announced by the president the Island Council, Casimiro Curbelo, before clarifying that the initiative promoted by the insular corporation advances after a meeting held between the industry, the Canary Government and the municipality of Alajeró, who asked to apply as soon as possible the system that already works in Valle Gran Rey.

New gallery supplies potable water to 10.000 citizens

2009-05-10T16:36:06Z

The new Ipalán groundwater gallery, which the Island Council undertakes by way of the Insular Water Council in the zone of Barranco Seco in San Sebastián de La Gomera, and which is included in the Insular Hydrologic Plan, produces sufficient outflow to supply more than 10.000 Gomeran citizens, according to the chairman Casimiro Curbelo. He stresses that the gallery has an insular character, and alludes to the need for improved municipal grid to avoid losses and optimize resources.