Benchijigua
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 | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 28°05′36″N 17°13′04″W | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Canary Islands |
| Province |  Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Island |  La Gomera |
| Municipality | San Sebastián de La Gomera |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
Benchijigua is one of the oldest settlements on the island. It was the home of emigrants to Louisiana during Spanish rule. The emigrants settled in the community of Bencheque in St. Bernard Parish.[1]
The ferry company Fred. Olsen restored some houses here in traditional style and named one of their fast ferries Benchijigua Express.[2]
References
- Hyland, William de Marigny. "Los Isleños – A Historic Overview". Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- Benchijigua und der Barranco Santiago (in German)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.