1492

In 1492, during his first voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus made a crucial stopover in La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands. This event took place during the period of conquest when the Canaries served as a strategic supply point for Atlantic expeditions. In La Gomera, Columbus replenished his ships with water, food, and other essential supplies needed to continue his journey into the unknown. The island, governed by Beatriz de Bobadilla, provided a safe and hospitable refuge. The stopover in La Gomera was not only vital for the success of Columbus's voyage but also highlighted the geopolitical importance of the Canaries as a bridge between Europe and the Americas. This event marked the beginning of an era of exploration and colonization that would radically transform the known world.