This visit offers you the opportunity to explore the history reflected in the remains of this sugar mill, which holds the secrets of the Canary Islands' development and its past strategic importance. The scale of this unique site will be explained, revealing the transition from La Gomera's indigenous society to its colonial history through sugarcane cultivation. You will also meet important figures who may have frequented the site in the past. 

On this visit, you'll discover Hermigua's fascinating past as a sugar producer and its links with Flanders (did you know that sugar was once a currency throughout Europe?). You'll gain an even deeper understanding of the importance of this industry and the importance of protecting and highlighting its remains. The Castilians were aware of the importance of sugar from the moment they landed in the Canary Islands, so they planted sugarcane even before the land was officially divided up. The islands' economy was initially organized around this product, and sugar mills quickly proliferated.

You'll also learn about the entire process of extracting sugar from cane and, above all, the unique importance of the impressive millstone, which, after many years, we have managed to rescue from oblivion.