San Sebastián de la Gomera Postal Codes: 38800 to 38811 | Isla de La Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias

Key Facts

San Sebastián de la Gomera is a municipality located on the island of La Gomera in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands, Spain. It serves as the capital of the island and is situated on its eastern coast, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The municipality covers an area of approximately 113.6 square kilometers and has a population of around 9,000 residents. San Sebastián de la Gomera is historically significant as the last port of call for Christopher Columbus before his first voyage to the Americas in 1492, with landmarks such as the Torre del Conde and the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption reflecting its colonial heritage. The town is divided into several districts and neighborhoods, including the historic quarter, and functions as the administrative, commercial, and cultural hub of La Gomera. Its economy is primarily based on tourism, agriculture (especially bananas), and fishing, with a mild subtropical climate supporting lush vegetation. For detailed postal code information and services across its sub-regions, visitors can access resources to navigate local addresses effectively.