Artesana El Cercado la Gomera

Local economy

We remain true to the philosophy that inspired our founding in 1970: to promote the local economy.


Local food

We are proud to showcase a simple yet delicious culinary tradition. Biscuits, coffee, sweets, gofio, cheeses, almogrote, mojos, palm honey… Little by little, these high-quality ingredients are making a name for themselves beyond our islands.


Handicraft and new creators

Fabrics, baskets made from banana leaves, pottery, toys, "chácaras", drums and embroidery… Traditional crafts from La Gomera are joined by new Canarian artisans and creators, who offer a wide range of unique items.

Palm tree syrup

Gomeran palm tree syrup

Our black gold. Produced using an intensive artisanal process, palm honey is the flagship product of La Gomera’s cuisine. Its flavour makes it ideal for replacing cane molasses in your recipes. Use it as a sauce for sirloin steaks, as a syrup over your desserts, with goat’s cheese or grilled vegetables. It will become an essential ingredient.

The canarian sauces, "mojos"

The quintessential sauce of the Canary Islands – there isn’t a single grilled meat, fish or cheese dish that isn’t served with mojo sauce. Red or green, choose your favourite.

Canarian green mojo

Almogrote

This spicy 'pâté' was created as a way to make use of mature cheese, and is gaining more and more fans. It’s wonderful as an appetiser or starter, and can also be used as a base for sauces.

almogrote

The gofio

Now available in our shop: the most award-winning gofio in the Canary Islands. Whether in sweet or savoury dishes, or simply mixed with milk, discover this traditional indigenous superfood.

Gomeran gofio
Gomeran pottery

Aboriginal pottery

Pottery from La Gomera is made without a potter’s wheel, using the same techniques handed down from the island’s indigenous tradition. A true treasure of our history, its shapes reflect its traditional uses. Paella pans, chestnut roasters, milk jugs...

Handicrafted fabrics

Discover and buy fabrics made on the islands. Embroidered table linen or the heavy homespun fabrics that were used for bedspreads, rugs and home textiles.

Taller Tejiendo Recuerdos / Weaving Memories Workshop

From the banana trees we use everything... even the trunk

The string of dried fruit may not be the most traditional craft on La Gomera, but it certainly demonstrates the ingenuity of the craftswomen in making the most of all the materials at their disposal.

Innovative handicrafts

We also stock innovative craft brands from our islands, such as Garoe Natural, Bohomera, Señora Valls, Volcana and Pecora – wonderful items that are a must-have for your suitcase.

Gomeran handicrafts
New artisans

Señora Valls

Original handmade ceramic pieces from Tejina, Tenerife. Marina Valls, the alter ego of “Señora Valls”, first came into contact with ceramics at the workshops in El Cercado, where she learnt traditional Gomera pottery techniques. Perhaps that is why we never cease to be amazed by her skill in creating everyday pieces using only her hands, without a potter’s wheel. Colourful ceramics featuring botanical motifs reminiscent of Garajonay National Park.

Sra Valls ceramic design

Buy her creations at our shop!

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New creators

Malamata

Unique earrings designed and crafted in the Canary Islands by Marta, aka @malamata. A vibrant brand from La Gomera.

Pisando Colores

Jewellery crafted from sterling silver using a combination of silversmithing and macramé techniques. The result is simple, timeless pieces.

Pisando colores canarian jewelry

Find your favorite at our shop!

New creators

Essenah

This illustrator and designer from the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria has drawn inspiration from La Gomera for many of the prints in his Canariedad series. In our shop, you can discover his most iconic pieces, featuring landscapes of Agulo and Hermigua.

Byalmaklub

A series of illustrations based on a single idea: to relieve the pressure to be perfect, and to create freely and with great passion.

Illustrations byalmaklub

Ideal sizes for your hand luggage!

New creators

Bohomera

This Gomeran artist, who holds a degree in Fine Arts, became interested in applying his art to wood, restoring furniture and creating wooden fish one by one. Each one is a miniature work of art and a testament to what ingenuity can achieve with natural and recycled materials.

Sonia Medina Upcycling

Sonia, a permanent resident of Valle Gran Rey, has taken recycling to the next level. She reuses fabrics and threads from old fishing nets to create colourful baskets that are unique, durable and washable.

Sonia Medina Upcycling

Buy your exclusive piece

New creators

Pécora

Artisan olive oil soaps covered by hand woven wool designs. Unique pieces by this Tenerife-based women-only company.

Garoe Natural

Johanna makes vegan candles and home fragrances using soy wax. Natural scents to decorate your home. @garoenatural

Garoe Natural

Find them at our shop!

Mermeladas

Elaboradas con frutas de  nuestra finca

Recetas sencillas y con productos naturales para potenciar el sabor de nuestra fruta ecológica de temporada. Producciones limitadas, disponibles sólo en nuestra tienda (o en nuestro restaurante).

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