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House Frontage
One of three dining rooms, off the patio.
The Bar off the patio
Don Vicente Sarmiento
The Norwegian, a magazine
For me, the highlight of Vegueta (the old town) was the
Restaurante Casa Montesdeoca, situated in a tranquil courtyard with
palms, small tables with white linen and tall glasses. They serve
excellent food in a perfect location.
The Norwegian, 2011
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The Spanish King gazed thoughtfully around the courtyard and turned back to the restaurateur, a Canario and a gentleman in his own right: ''De verdad, es la puta madre'', he said quietly, and returned to the noisy bunch of retainers and local dignitaries in the dining room. He rephrased his comment for the Visitors' Book.
This early 16th century merchant palace stands on the site of the trading post of Las Tres Palmas. The original three trees have been replaced outside the house, which adjoins the Hermita de San Antonio Abad, also built by the Jewish merchant Montesdeoca, to afford his family sanctuary from the mob. The lintels of the doors that provided escape routes to the chapel remain. He lived on the first floor, and kept his servants and horses around the patio below.
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