Mirador de Abrante to get better access road

The spectacular Mirador de Abrante viewpoint and glass 'sky walk' platform will get a proper access road very soon. The government of La Gomera is planning works to the tune of 140.000 Euros to improve and surface the existing dirt track. The works include the provision of a car park and will take three months to complete, everything going well.

The cafeteria and information point in the building could open soon as well as the town hall of Agulo has put the catering contract out to tender.

Area around Agulo 'sky walk' now reopened

'Mirador de Abrante' exterior viewpoints now open again

...after long closure.

The recreational area around the spectacular 'Mirador de Abrante towering over the village of Agulo in La Gomera's north will be opened again after some additional security features (e.g. handrails) and other improvements were introduced to the area. The buildings, which include the actual glass-enclosed 'sky walk', a cafeteria, a tourist information point and public toilets will however remain closed until the island's government has built a proper road to it with a car park at the 'mirador'. The town of Agulo also wants special facilities for paragliders, including a jumping-off point, to be built.
See my previous posts with additional images: Spectacular New Attraction: and: 'Mirador De Abrante' Sky Walk Officially Handed O...  and: New attraction fenced off

Spectacular New Attraction:

Mirador de Abrante complex

The 'sky walk' (above and below)

High in the cliffs over the small town of Agulo on the northern coast of La Gomera a spectacular new viewing point, the 'Mirador de Abrante', has been constructed. The area is known for its red soil and overlooks Agulo about 1000 feet below, offering sweeping views over the Atlantic (a further 500 feet below Agulo) with Tenerife and mount Teide (Spain's highest mountain) in the background. Agulo is said to be one of the most beautiful traditional Canarian villages, nestled picturesquely in the cliffs over the Atlantic. The new viewing point has a 7 metres long platform suspended in the air that is made almost entirely of glass (including the floor !) and will be a challenge for those suffering from vertigo. A building housing a cafe and an information point has been integrated into the landscape. The whole complex will be officially opened on Wednesday, Jan 2nd 2013, by the president of the Canary Islands. 

Teide in the background (centre)

A few days ago we got a sneak preview and were very impressed. However,the road and car park aren't finished yet and it is so well integrated into the landscape that it is a bit hard to find. It is located not too far away from the interpretative centre of the national park at 'Juego de Bolas' and it is advisable to ask for directions there.

Agulo

Several viewing points have been integrated

Agulo 1000 feet below, the Atlantic ocean a further 500 feet below the La Gomera village