Theme Week Canary Islands – La Gomera

15 October 2015 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, Environment, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  7 minutes

San Sebastian de La Gomera - Marina © Jojo

San Sebastian de La Gomera – Marina © Jojo

La Gomera is the second-smallest of the seven main islands of this group. The upper reaches of this densely wooded region are almost permanently shrouded in clouds and mist, and as a result are covered in lush and diverse vegetation: they form the protected environment of Spain’s Garajonay National Park, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The slopes are criss-crossed by paths that present varying levels of difficulty to visitors, and stunning views to seasoned hikers.   read more…

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