Erquito

Erquito is a hamlet in Vallehermoso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and has about 33 residents. Erquito is situated nearby to the locality Papopay, as well as near El Paso.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza and Garajonay.

Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza

Peak

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Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza is a peak.

Garajonay

Volcano

Photo: Cardenasg, CC BY 2.5.

Garajonay National Park is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. It was declared a national park in 1981 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Garajonay is situated 3 km northeast of Erquito.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

Church

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is a church, which is situated 3 km northwest of Erquito.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Benchijigua and La Dama.

Benchijigua

Locality

Benchijigua is a small village on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. It lies at the head of a ravine at an altitude of 600m below the Roque de Agando, some 12 km north of Playa Santiago. Benchijigua is situated 4½ km east of Erquito.