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Laurisilva (laurel) Forest — Garajonay National Park

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Laurisilva (laurel) Forest — Garajonay National Park

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Laurisilva (laurel) Forest — Garajonay National Park

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional de Garajonay

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Location: Alajeró, Isla De La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Alto de Garajonay – loop from Pajarito

4.58km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Alto de Garajonay – National Park Garajonay loop from La Calera

12.2km

03:44

430m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Roque de Agando – Trail to Alto de Garajonay loop from La Calera

5.22km

01:36

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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MW aus LE

April 25, 2017

Here it is still the original laurel forest in the Alto de Garajonay.
The forests in the park are a relic of the Tertiary subtropical laurel forests that were also common in Europe and the Mediterranean (Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia). While these plants disappeared in Europe during the ice ages (in the Mediterranean area during the last ice age), this plant community was able to survive in part on La Gomera, on the other Canary Islands, as well as on Madeira and the Azores (Macaronesian Islands).

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Constanze

August 29, 2017

An interesting forest with special plant species. Please do not light a fire. It can be sunny here in summer, but it can also get dark and the forest is partly in the clouds that bring moisture. So do not forget sunscreen and maybe sweater or rain jacket.

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Conny, E-🚴 u.🥾🎒😎

May 8, 2025

The laurel forest is beautiful and always worth a hike. Parking is available directly on site, and there's also a restaurant there.

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Location: Alajeró, Isla De La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain

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Laurisilva (laurel) Forest — Garajonay National Park

1. Alto de Garajonay – loop from Pajarito

2. Alto de Garajonay – National Park Garajonay loop from La Calera

3. View of Roque de Agando – Trail to Alto de Garajonay loop from La Calera

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