Torre del Conde
A 15th-century Gothic defensive tower, one of the oldest military buildings in the Canary Islands, closely tied to the story of Columbus's voyages.
Torre del Conde stands in a seaside park in San Sebastián, the island's capital. It was built around 1450 as a defensive structure for the Peraza family, the lords of the island. During the indigenous uprising of 1488, the lady of the island, Beatriz de Bobadilla, took refuge in the tower. Legend says Columbus met her in 1492, when he stopped at La Gomera to restock before his first voyage. The tower is built of red-and-white stone blocks and houses a small exhibition on the island's history and maps. Admission is inexpensive or free, and opening hours are limited. It is about a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat about 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 4:00–6:00 PM (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Iglesia de la Asunción
- Casa de Colón
- Playa Santiago
- Roque de Agando
- Hermigua Valley
- El Cedro Forest & Waterfall
- Agulo
- Garajonay National Park