There are several of organic growers and farmers on La Gomera and some of the smaller 'super'-markets in Valle Gran Rey sell their produce and other organic wholefoods. There are also a few specialised wholefood shops: One in the island's capital and three in Valle Gran Rey, two of those in Vueltas village.
However, my favourite place to shop for produce fresh from the field, as well as packaged wholefoods and other ecological products is the Finca Ecologica Lomo del Riego. It is not 'in town' but beside the bus station near the roundabout in La Calera. It boasts to be the only fully certified and registered organic farm on La Gomera. About ten years ago it was started by local man Jose Manuel who is presently running an organic farm in Germany, and now his brother Pedro keeps the farm going while his wife manages the shop.
Best of all, after you've done your shopping in their idyllic farm shop, you can drop in to the bus station bar across the road and discuss the politics of food or the weather with Pedro, who frequently drops in for a short break from working his fields. You'll enjoy the spectacular view from there and later watch the sun set across the Atlantic while nursing a cold beer.
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| Entrance to the shop is just 5 steps up from pedestrian crossing on right |
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| Pedro is off to one of his fields |
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| Sunset seen from the bus station bar |
