Residency
Casa Tagumerche is a creative residency on La Gomera, the second smallest of the Canary Islands. This unique and intimate community is designed to support dedicated artists and writers seeking a private space in a spectacular environment.
Our mission is to support and enhance the creativity of artists and exchange of ideas by providing uninterrupted time for work, reflection and collegial interaction in a setting of great natural beauty.
The house is remotely located at 411 meters above sea level with magnificent, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. The property is located in a beautiful and quiet area, above the town of Alojera, in the northwest of the island. The furnished terrace offers sunset views over the sea, as well as a place to work and enjoy meals.
Even if it's isolated, it's not out of civilization. Alojera is in walking distance (30 minutes) and has a basic grocery shop, a local pub and a restaurant. Twice a day a bus goes to Vallehermoso, where you can find all kind of shops and several restaurants.
La Gomera has a nearly year-round mild climate.
The property consists of a main house with one bedroom for residents, a one-bedroom guest house with terrace and a separate bedroom with terrace next to the guesthouse. And the cottage in the garden (we call it casita de barranco), which has its own bathroom and a small kitchen.
Our residence is designed for two people to share a room. Each room is equipped with two single beds and linens and a desk. If you wish a private room, please contact us for arrangements and pricing.
Download: A video from the residency, created from one of our nice artists (480 MB): Casa_Tagumerche_2021_FINAL_720HD.mp4
Workshop
On request we offer workshops for photographers. The German photographer Max Becker explains and shows how to make photos lively and artistic through expression, composition, light, shadows and perspective. Inquiries via us or directly via Max's website maxbecker.art
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La Gomera
Though La Gomera is part of the Canary Islands, it is its own unique place with its own spirit. If you’ve been to Tenerife or Gran Canaria, expect something completely different here.
La Gomera attracts hikers from all over: the island has many fantastic trails and landscapes. And creative people from all walks come here: musicians, painters, dancers, photographers, storytellers of all sorts.
It's the perfect environment to foster your own creativity.
Here, you will find sustainable tourism, but no large hotels, shopping malls nor clubs. You don’t need a fancy dress — just an open mind and a desire to be inspired in unexpected ways!
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How to travel to Casa Tagumerche:
Tenerife South Airport is served by most European airlines, and is a direct flight of four to six hours from many major European cities. From the airport, take a taxi (about 25 euros, and often you can find a co-passenger to share) to the harbor in Los Cristianos.
From the harbor, two companies provide one-hour ferry ride (about 37+ euros for adults) to La Gomera/San Sebastian, several times a day (Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas). There are car rentals and taxis at the harbor. The taxi costs approximately 70 euros and takes about an hour to arrive at Casa Tagumerche.
Or you can book a complete package of bus and ferry, which brings you from the airport to a town nearby (Vallehermoso), please check Autobuses Mesa.
Please let us know if you have any questions about your travel, or to inquire about special transportation on ground.