We already know that the British love Spain. Between 2011 and 2017, the annual number of British tourists continued to increase, exceeding 18 million. And, although in 2018 and 2019 it fell slightly, it remained above 18 million until before the pandemic. However, which places are your favorites? If we let ourselves be guided by what the press says, for the prestigious ‘The Guardian’ our best beach is facing the Atlantic, and our most beautiful town, for TheTimes. also. However, while the Cíes Islands are in Galicia, to visit Agudo we have to travel to La Gomera in the Canary Islands.
In the north of La Gomera, and just over half an hour by car from the capital, is the town that, due to its beauty, has been baptized as “the chocolate of La Gomera”. This is Agulo, an immense green viewpoint (due to its crops) over the Atlantic Ocean that visitors can explore on foot both through its urban area and through the hiking trails it offers for all levels.
The British national newspaper, which considers the area in which it is located to be privileged and highlights San Marcos Beach, a rocky cove at the foot of a cliff. Although bathing in this area is not recommended due to sea currents, it is ideal for a walk along the sea.
And it is a charming town with a rural spirit, cobbled streets and restored houses, very preserved. The ideal is to get lost in its urban area guided by the information panels that explain to visitors the peculiarities of Agulo.
In particular, it is surprising the church of San Marcos Evangelista due to its white domes, in contrast to the reddish tone of the tiles of the houses. Neo-Gothic in style, it dates from the beginning of the 20th century when it replaced a first hermitage from 1607. It is small but very pretty.
Other stop A must in the historic center of Agulo is the Jose Aguiar House. A building that was the birthplace of the renowned Gomeran muralist painter who became one of the most prominent in the country. It currently houses a museum with an art gallery included. In addition to an exhibition of traditions and customs of the Canary Island.
Not to mention the views of Tenerife and its imposing Teide volcano that Agulo treasures from the Abrante Viewpoint. A glass walkway that goes into the void at more than 600 meters high. Lastly, in the Dam of the Roses you can take some of the best photographs of the island by walking the path that surrounds this reservoir responsible for collecting the waters of the rains in the area.
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