Casa de los Coroneles

This fortified mansion was built by the Cabrera Bethencourt family in the 17th Century to protect themselves and show off their power, status and wealth. The family belonged to the military aristocracy that governed the island at that time. The sandstone façade bears their coat of arms. The family's living quarters were in the upper story while the stables, carriage houses and food stores were below. Behind the main entrance, there is a spacious interior courtyard. The family's domestic staff lived in smaller dwellings nearby.