... Canary Islands beauty nr 2💚... wonderful evergreen forest view with tourist footpath... the Garajonay National Park lies at the very heart of La Gomera... this park, contrasts with the rest of the Canary Islands... instead of volcanic landscapes it is a densely forested area with laurel trees... a jewel of nature... the second smallest and one of the most unspoiled islands of the Canary Islands... the Garajonay NP is an area of evergreen mist-covered forests... a prehistoric landscape that has been sculpted over millions of years... the Park has a unique ecosystem and is of extreme ecological importance... the highest point of La Gomera is found in the national park and on a clear day you can see the islands of El Hierro, La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria... a major tourist attraction... the park has an extensive network of trails for hiking... also a Visitor and Information Center... Thank you very much dear Andrene! (✿◠‿◠)
Photo: J. Barea
Located in central and northern parts of the La Gomera Island, the Garajonay National Park encompasses an area of around 40 km2. It is named after the highest point on the island, a rock formation, which stands at 1,484 m. Garajonay was designated a National Park in 1981.
Mostly forest landscapes but there are also numerous different plant formations to be seen; everything from the laurisilva, through white tree heath, mocan and the strawberry tree.
As with most island ecosystems the variety of mammals on the island is limited, as the surrounding sea hinders migration, although endemic populations of reptiles and frogs are well represented and there are 27 species of bird, including the Eurasian Sparrowhawk, the White Tailed Laurel Pigeon and the Barbary Partridge.
La Gomera National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Stamp:
The 100th Anniversary of the Castillos de Valderas
(Issued 10-04-2018)
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