World Heritage Identification Number: 380
World Heritage since: 1986
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Garajonay National Park: A Unique Biosphere Reserve in the Canary Islands
Garajonay National Park, located in the heart of the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands archipelago, is a unique biosphere reserve that boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem. Established in 1981 as a national park and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, this protected area spans over 40 square kilometers, encompassing each of the six municipalities on the island.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Laurel forest covers some 70% of this park, situated in the middle of the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands archipelago. The presence of springs and numerous streams assures a lush vegetation resembling that of the Tertiary, which, due to climatic changes, has largely disappeared from southern Europe.
Encyclopedia Record: Garajonay National Park
Garajonay National Park is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands (Spain). It was declared a national park in 1981 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. It occupies 40 km2 and it extends into each of the six municipalities on the island.Additional Site Details
Area: 3,984 hectares
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
Coordinates: 28.12625 , -17.23722222
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