A day in La Gomera Spain : trying local Spanish cuisine, skincare, & hiking natural pools

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than chickpeas.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

seafood

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, and canned fish is budget-friendly.

Arrive at restaurant Alameda in Agulo.

Order Aquarius drink, a sport and hydration drink made by Coca-Cola.

Receive and taste Queso Con de la Palma, a grilled local cheese drizzled with palm honey.

Enjoy chudos de pescado, which are tender fish pieces coated in a light crispy batter.

Taste a pineapple cake made by the server's mom, noting its deliciousness.

Discuss the total cost of the meal, which was under €20.

Take leftover bread from the restaurant to save for dinner.

Visit a mini market to buy water, toilet paper, paper towels, and fruit (pears and peaches).

Purchase sunscreen and face cream from a pharmacy, highlighting the brands NA and Nita.

Provide details about the sunscreen's benefits, including its lightweight texture and antioxidant properties.

Mention the importance of using lip balm with SPF while hiking in La Gomera.

Begin hiking to Pescante de Agulo, explaining its historical significance.

Describe the hike's duration and scenery, emphasizing its short length.

Warn about the rough sea conditions around Pescante de Agulo and the risks of swimming.

Advise on swimming safety, including going in before the breakwater and checking tide conditions.

Suggest wearing water shoes for comfort and safety while swimming or walking on rocky beaches.

Recommend bringing a hat and good SPF for sun protection during hikes.

Return to restaurant Alameda for dinner and order garbanzas, a Canarian chickpea stew.

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