“This village looks like it’s straight out of a storybook,” a fellow traveler remarked beside me. He was right. Here at Mirador San Marcos, the village of Agulo unfolds below us like a tapestry woven from whitewashed houses and red-tiled roofs. Mirador San Marcos offers this breathtaking panorama, a vantage point that allows you to truly appreciate the charm of this unique place nestled on La Gomera’s northern coast. Agulo, nicknamed “the sweet of La Gomera” for its delectable pastries, boasts a rich history. Established in 1607, it reached its peak population in the 1960s with nearly 2,747 inhabitants. Today, this number has dwindled to around a thousand, making Agulo a tranquil escape from the ordinary. The village is divided into two distinct areas: the upper and lower. The lower area, closer to the coast, holds the historic quarter, a labyrinth of cobbled streets and traditional Canarian architecture.
Playa de Santa Catalina
Gazing at the rhythmic crash of waves against the black sand, one might wonder about the secrets held within Playa