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The final testament to island feudalism
A visit to the Torre del Conde
As the boat pulls into the bay of San Sebastián, the traveller's gaze is drawn to it, almost unconsciously. It is one of the most distinctive monuments on the island of La Gomera, almost on a par with the heights of the Agando Rock that give way to the abundant greenery of the Garajonay. But this landmark, small in comparison to the natural monuments that surround it, was not carved by the elements. As a manmade work, it shares the same limitations and smallness as its creators. However, despite the passing of the centuries, the rebellions, the Huguenot attacks and the neglect of earlier authorities, the oldest European building in the Canaries still maintains its place of honour on the island. | | | |
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The Garajonay National Park is a top spot for discovering the mysteries of the laurel forest
The laurel forest is a genuine antiquity. The Canary Islands provide a final refuge for this magical forest, which once covered the entire Mediterranean basin for most of the tertiary era. However, it has since been limited to less than a thousand hectares on the Canary Islands where the climate and humidity provide favourable conditions for growth. From a botanical point of view, this surviving forest is of incalculable value. Aesthetically, it offers one of the most breathtaking spectacles of the islands; a evergreen forest where the mists reign supreme. The Garajonay National Park in La Gomera provides one of the finest examples of this mythical forest. |
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