Garajonay National Park

Laurel forestSpain (Canary Islands

CountrySpain (Canary Islands

Area40 km2

TypeLaurel forest

Key SpeciesGomeran lizard, laurel pigeon

About Garajonay National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site. A pristine laurel forest on La Gomera. Constant cloud cover from trade winds. 450 plant species, 34 endemic. Named after lovers Gara and Jonay from Guanche legend. The forest is 10-15 million years old.

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