Formally the island's social, political centre. La Oliva is dominated by an 18th century bell tower whose black volcanic bulk contrasts sharply with the churche's bleached whit walls. A must-see is La Casa de los Coroneles -House of the Colones- a 300 year old farm house, more a foreign legion fortres than a simple house. This has recently been restored to it's former glory. Tinday mountain (left) is a few minutes drive form La Oliva and is said to be haunted.
