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Showing posts with label Mirador Agulo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mirador Agulo. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

New attraction fenced off

The new viewpoint 'Mirador de Abrante' in Agulo, which was officially handed over less than three months ago (see previous posts:Spectacular New Attraction: and:'Mirador De Abrante' Sky Walk Officially Handed Ov...) has just recently been fenced off with an ugly-looking tall fence which was secured to the existing fencing, plus a padlocked gate with a sign saying 'Entry to this site prohibited'. It could hardly be for safety reasons because the sheer cliffs to either side of the 'skywalk' and landscaped viewpoint are still accessible and a hiking trail leads along the cliffs. While I was there a couple of days ago I saw visitors just bypassing the fence and entering the area from the West of the gate, which is a bit dangerous to do, but open. The administration of Agulo is planning minor works at the viewpoint (such as installing a pay-telescope, a sun dial, seating, etc.) but this hardly justifies the erection of security fencing fit for a prison. Wouldn't it be more important to finish the access road ?
UPDATE Aug. 9th: Area around Agulo 'sky walk' now reopened
Mirador de Abrante sky walk now looks like a prison

Thursday, January 03, 2013

'Mirador De Abrante' Sky Walk Officially Handed Over

The spectacular viewpoint and 'sky walk' above the village of Agulo (see my post: Spectacular New Attraction: ) was officially handed over by the president of the Canary Islands' government and La Gomera's president to the mayor of Agulo. The new attraction was hailed as one of the most spectacular attractions in the Canary Islands and further development of the facility was promised as the access road, car park, etc aren't finished. The facility was constructed at a cost of nearly 1,35 million euros so far, but the cafe and the tourist information point in the building are yet to be equipped and not open yet. The viewing platforms, however, are now open to the public and simply breathtaking.
More photos click:Spectacular New Attraction: