Garajonay National Park

Laurel rainforest and eroded volcanic rocks on the island of La Gomera

Garajonay protects Canarian laurisilva, a humid subtropical forest that in the Tertiary covered almost all of Southern Europe, on the top of La Gomera. Massive rocks, former volcanoes carved by erosion, rise among its valleys and slopes.

1Alto de GarajonayThe island's highest point at 1,487 m, with views to Teide, El Hierro and La Palma.

2El CedroDense laurel forest reached by a water tunnel, with the only all-year waterfall on La Gomera.

3La FortalezaA rock outcrop once held sacred by the native islanders and used as a refuge.

Things to do

On footClimb to Alto de Garajonay, the island's summit at 1,487 m, and wait for the mist to clear
On footHike the loop from Las Hayas via Raso de la Bruma and Mirador Risquillos de Corgo for old forest
On footWalk down from Los Contaderos to El Cedro and through the water tunnel, with a torch and boots
On footStroll the footpaths around La Laguna Grande, a clearing with a viewpoint towards Alto de Garajonay

Spain · La Gomera, Canary Islands Est. 1981 Size 40 km² Highest 1,487 m Protected area category: IUCN II

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Garajonay National Park

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