Silbo Gomero, or Silbo, is an ancient whistling language practiced for centuries on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Rooted in the pre-Hispanic period with influences from the Guanche people, it evolved from North African roots to Spanish, serving as a unique form of communication.
Silbo Gomero uses whistled sounds, allowing fast communication across the island's challenging landscapes. Despite a decline in the 1960s-1980s, it experienced a revival in the 1990s, now taught in schools and recognized by UNESCO as a cultural treasure.
