Walks · Our pick in the Canary Islands
The laurel forest of Garajonay
Mist and moss
Paths through the laurel forest that covers some 70 per cent of Garajonay National Park.
Our take
- Forest
- Moderate
- Address
- La Gomera, the Canary Islands
- Website
- whc.unesco.org
About The laurel forest of Garajonay
Laurel forest covers some 70 per cent of Garajonay National Park, kept lush by springs and streams (UNESCO); Jardín Tecina, on the island’s south coast, offers guided walks. Our advice: take a waterproof layer, as the forest is often in cloud.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The laurel forest of Garajonay before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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What’s nearby
Distances from The laurel forest of Garajonay are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Teide National Park62 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna100 kmCar or taxi 157 min
- Fundación César Manrique374 kmCar or taxi 569 min
- Jameos del Agua390 kmCar or taxi 592 min
Location
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