Viewpoint of Abrante and its sad legend
The viewpoint of Abrante is one of the most striking attractions and sites on the Island of La Gomera and the Canary Islands in general. This place has a wonderful structure and is especially striking thanks to its capsule built entirely of glass, which makes you feel like you float in the air while contemplating the beautiful province of Agulo.
In this article you will know the most interesting facts of Abrante viewpoint, how to get there, its current situation and some tips that you can take into account so that you prepare yourself very well before going to this magical place.
Location of the viewpoint of Abrante
This beautiful structure built more than 15 years ago, is currently in optimal condition. After a period of lower visits, given the global health situation, a progressive reopening took place in 2020, which initially did not include the cafeteria service.
However, currently full service has been restored, so you can enjoy not only the beautiful viewpoint, but the restaurant, cafeteria and other facilities that are in the structure.
You can visit this wonderful place from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (check before to make sure there are no changes). It is important that you go with your own car, because there is no direct transport to the viewpoint.
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Construction and features
The Abrante viewpoint was built in January 2013. An elegant and avant-garde structure stars in this wonderful place, where the glass walkway with approximately 7 meters in length is undoubtedly the most important attraction of the place.
This glass viewpoint has a 360-degree panoramic view, with a glass floor that allows you to visualize the beautiful province of Agulo under your feet, as if you were literally floating on it.
It is supported on concrete beams that reinforce the base of the floor of the viewpoint and make it safe.
How to get there and schedules of the viewpoint of Abrante
To access the viewpoint of abrante, you must go in your vehicle (own or rented) to the Garajonay National Park. When you arrive at the Jeugo de Bolas Visitor Center located in this park that belongs to the La Palmita neighborhood, you must turn to the right, where you will enter a road that leads directly to the restaurant of the viewpoint, located at the end of it.
The viewpoint offers parking service, so you can quietly leave your car. It is important that the access is at the indicated time (from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
Tips when visiting the viewpoint of Abrante
By visiting the viewpoint on Gomera Island, you can take one of the best experiences of your life. But, to make this experience completely pleasant, we leave you some tips when visiting the viewpoint of Abrante.
Go in your own car
As we mentioned earlier, there is no public transport route that takes you to this place, so it is important that you take into account that you must go in your own car. If you don't have a vehicle, you can rent and park it outside the restaurant safely.
Enjoy the scenery
You don't just have the glass gazebo, which is the most prominent attraction. Outside the restaurant you have a kind of terrace from where you can observe the coast and the province, and also look at Tenerife from there. The night view is spectacular, so we recommend staying after sunset.
Taste the gastronomy in the restaurant of the viewpoint
With an excellent service, you can enjoy the best gomera gastronomy while delighting in the landscape of the island. Since the glass gazebo is located inside the restaurant, you can order a table near the walkway and enjoy an unforgettable meal.
Remember biosecurity standards
It is important to comply with the established sanitary parameters, such as the use of a mask. The restaurant staff will make sure to guide you so that you have a safe experience during your visit.
Do not be afraid and live the experience of the Cristal capsule
If you suffer from vertigo, it is better that you keep your distance, otherwise do not miss the opportunity to "fly" over the village of Agulo. It will be an amazing experience that you will not forget.
The legend of Zula and Abrante
As you know, the Canary Islands are full of legends that surround the history and culture of each of them, la Gomera is no exception and of course the viewpoint of Abrante is not far behind. Well, behind this rock that allows us to see the entire province of Agulo, hides a history full of romance, drama, tragedy and magic.
The Legend of Zula and Abrante tells the story of two young lovers who lived a forbidden romance. The young Abrante, belonged to one of the prominent families of the island of Gomera, the young Zula on the other hand, was a modest worker of the village.
The two saw each other in secret as Gazaña, the mother of the maiden Abrante, was in total disagreement with that relationship. One day, Abrante decided to escape his home and meet Zula on top of one of the highest crags.
In her desperate journey, the young Abrante slipped, falling down one of the slopes and lost her life. Plunged into grief, the young Zula wished to appease his suffering by taking his aveon from Gazana, for which he sought the help of a sorceress who prepared a concoction so that she would suffer day and night the same pains that her daughter suffered when she died.
Despite this, Zula still wished that Abrante would be avenged in a better way, so he asked the sorceress to make an incantation so that Gazaña would be buried in a deep darkness along with the whole village. But for this, there was a requirement on the part of this witch: that Zula give her life in exchange for this spell.
So he told her that she should throw herself from the place she indicated to him and so it was, the young Zula committed suicide and in the place where his body fell a large mountain was raised that would bring the darkness that Zula wanted for the mother of his beloved.