For parents

La Gomera: beaches, weather, events and places for families with children.

Today with kids

Sun (UV)
UV 7
High. SPF 50 and a hat, shade at midday.
Air
no dust
Good conditions for playing outside.
Heat
up to 30°
Plenty of water, breaks in the shade, never leave children in the car.

Calm beaches today

Waves and wind from the Open-Meteo model for the sea off the beach. Sheltered bays and breakwaters are often calmer. Always check the lifeguard flag.

Playa de Santiago

La Gomera
Some waves
waves 1.2 m · wind 6 kt · water 25°

Playa de San Sebastián

La Gomera
Calm
waves 0.7 m · wind 6 kt · water 25°

News for parents

Schools, nurseries, grants and child health from the last 10 days.

Family events

No family events in the coming weeks yet. Know one? Add it in the Community section. Add a post →

Activities and workshops

Workshops for children from Meetup and local news. Below: schools and clubs from OpenStreetMap. Not all of them run classes for children, so check their website.

No workshops for children in the coming weeks yet. Running one? Add it in the Community section. Add a post →
Languages · 1
  • I.D.E.A. Language School La Calera
Swimming (pools) · 2
  • Parque Marítimo De Vallehermoso La Gomera
  • Piscina Natural El Pescante La Gomera

Where to play

Data from OpenStreetMap, updated weekly. Hover or tap a dot to see its name.

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Zoos, aquariums, water parks and pools

  • Piscina Natural El Pescante La Gomera
  • Parque Marítimo De Vallehermoso La Gomera

Guide for newly arrived families

School and preschool

School is compulsory from age 6 to 16. Preschool from 3 to 6 (Infantil) is free in public schools but not compulsory.

First register at the town hall (empadronamiento). The registration certificate is needed for school and for the doctor.

The main admission round for public schools is once a year, in spring, for the next school year. A child arriving during the year can also be admitted: contact the chosen school or the Consejería de Educación.

Admisión: school admission (Gobierno de Canarias)
Canary Islands school calendar

Doctor and health

After registering, apply for a health card (tarjeta sanitaria) at your nearest centro de salud. Your child will get a family paediatrician there.

In an emergency call 112. Today’s on-duty pharmacies are listed in the News section.

Servicio Canario de la Salud

Neurodivergent children (ADHD, autism)

Diagnosis and support in public school go through the paediatrician and the school guidance team (EOEP). Ask the school for a meeting right after enrolment.

On Tenerife, APANATE is an association of families of autistic people. apanate.org

Sensory-friendly events are marked as calm in the Nomad section.

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