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What to see and do in Agulo

What to see and do in Agulo (La Gomera, Santa Cruz de Tenerife): 12 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 2 Nature · 4 Activities · 2 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones

When to go to Agulo: festival calendar

April: Fiestas de San Marcos Evangelista (24 y 25 de abril)
May: Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador (La Palmita) (second weekend of May)
August: Fiestas de Santa Rosa de Lima (Las Rosas) (fin de semana siguiente al 15 de agosto)
September: Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (late September)

How far each place is from the centre of Agulo

Monumento Natural de Roque Blanco 5.5 km

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What to see and do in Agulo

Agulo
Village
The smallest municipality on La Gomera, built on a volcanic platform wedged between cliffs on the north coast. The first settlers, mostly from Tenerife, founded it on 27 September 1607, although the permanent settlement did not take hold until 1620; it became independent of Hermigua in 1739. Since 2021 it has belonged to the Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España association.
Iglesia de San Marcos Evangelista
Monument
The parish church of Agulo, dedicated to the municipality's patron saint.
Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima
Monument
A church in the Las Rosas neighbourhood, in the municipality of Agulo.
Mirador de Abrante
Nature
A viewpoint opened in 2014 next to the village of Agulo, with a seven-metre glass-floored and glass-walled cantilever suspended 400 metres above the valley; on clear days Mount Teide, on Tenerife, can be seen.
Monumento Natural de Roque Blanco
Nature
A protected rock formation overlooking the valley of Agulo, visible from the viewpoint of the same name.
Centro de Visitantes de Juego de Bolas
Curiosity
A visitor centre for the Parque Nacional de Garajonay located in Agulo, with a botanical garden of species native to the laurisilva forest and displays of traditional Gomeran crafts.
Fundación de Agulo
Historical milestone
Settlers, mostly from Tenerife, founded Agulo on 27 September 1607, although that first settlement failed; the permanent population did not take hold until 1620. The municipality became independent of Hermigua in 1739, with its own town council and parish.
Agulo, Pueblo Más Bonito de España
Curiosity
Agulo joined the Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España association in 2021, which recognises small municipalities for the value of their heritage and surroundings.
Fiestas de San Marcos Evangelista
Activity
The patronal festival of Agulo.
Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Activity
A local festival in Agulo.
Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador (La Palmita)
Activity
A festival in the La Palmita neighbourhood, in Agulo.
Fiestas de Santa Rosa de Lima (Las Rosas)
Activity
A festival in the Las Rosas neighbourhood, in Agulo.