Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 337 out of 344 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional de Garajonay
Location: Vallehermoso, Isla De La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain
The evergreen cloud forest Garajonay with its unique atmosphere is fascinating in the heart of La Gomera. The area around the highest mountain, Alto de Garajonay (1487 m), has been protected as a national park since 1981 and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.With its unique ecosystem, the Garajonay National Park in the protected interior of La Gomera is home to the Laurisilva forest, a remnant of the subtropical forests that covered the Mediterranean region in the Tertiary period.
July 21, 2022
Magical cloud forest, especially beautiful in the morning when the clouds are still low.
October 29, 2021
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