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1. Chorros de Epina
Fountains

La Gomera is full of charming places, picturesque places full of legend, we have the example of the Jets of Epina, a fountain that is in full Garajonay Natural Park in Vallehermoso.

The origin of the Chorros de Epina has a halo of mysticism and legend, it is located in an impressive place surrounded by nature, it has even been said that the waters emanating from their pipes have benefits for fortune and love.

Legend has it that there was a time when the waters that came out of the pipes was miraculous. Another of the powers granted was that they could decipher the secrets of destiny and show the way of love.

When the Beñesmén party was being held, the youngest women, who were already married, went to the jets to see their face reflected in the water, if they kept calm and Clara wanted to say that love would come soon, but if on the contrary it looked cloudy it was a sign of lack of love.

Currently Chorros de Epina consists of 7 wooden pipes, according to the legend men must drink from left to right in the odd pipes, while women also from left to right but in even pipes.

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2. Fuente del Llano
Other natural spaces
Fountains
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3. Fuente de Tamaide
Fountains

In San Miguel de Abona it is possible to visit a very interesting environment, in particular hiking enthusiasts can reach the Fuente de Tamaide through a route of about 3.5 kilometers long and lasting about 2 hours. Throughout the journey that leads to the source of Tamaide you can discover part of the ethnographic heritage related to the use of water resources in the area, as well as popular architecture and even archaeological sites.

To the Fuente de Tamaide it is possible to arrive through an asphalted road that starts from the Cruz de Piedra or Cruz de la Morena, this path runs between ravines, tabaibas, jable orchards, houses and even by an old volcanic lava pahoehoe with whimsical shapes that are called lavas cordadas.

The Fuente de Tamaide is located on the left side of the ravine, at the foot of a red ocher and under a basaltic wash, on a pumice deposit that was used to create a cavity for can collect water, also has a small trough for animals to hydrate.

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4. Fuente de Mencáfete
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Fountains
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5. La Charca
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Fountains
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6. Manantial del Riachuelo
Other natural spaces
Fountains
Natural places, Places of interest
7. Fuente Pedro
Other natural spaces
Fountains
Natural places, Places of interest
8. Fuente Melchora
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Fountains
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9. Chorro Cuaco
Fountains
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10. Fuente de la Pimentera
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Fountains