Nearby Escapes
Torre del Conde
The island’s oldest fortress
A fifteenth-century Castilian fortress in San Sebastián, central to La Gomera’s history.
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Image courtesy of © Canary Islands Tourism
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About Torre del Conde
The Torre del Conde is a fifteenth-century Castilian fortress in San Sebastián de La Gomera, a military building raised above all to show lordly power, and central to the island’s history (Canary Islands tourism board).
Our take
- History
- Architecture
- Address
- San Sebastián de La Gomera, the Canary Islands
- Website
- hellocanaryislands.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Torre del Conde before you go.
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