Garajonay National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Garajonay National Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Location | La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Area | 40 km² |
| Established | 1981 |
| Type: | Natural |
| Criteria: | vii, ix |
| Designated: | 1986 (10th session) |
| Reference #: | 380 |
| State Party: |  Spain |
| Region: | Europe and North America |
Garajonay National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional de Garajonay) is one of the national parks of Spain. It is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera which is one of the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco.
It is named for Alto de Garajonay which is the highest peak on the island. The park is usually covered by clouds which helps preserve over 150 species of plants. Garajonay became a national park in 1981. It was declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. It occupies 40 km2 (15 sq mi) and it extends into each of the six municipalities on the island.
Gallery
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The park's wooden statues of Gara and Jonay
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Garajonay National Park seen by Spot Satellite
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Enchanted Forest, Garajonay National Park, La Gomera, Spain.
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Guanche Sanctuary in the summit of Garajonay mountain.
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Laurisilva in the Garajonay National Park.
Images for kids
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Roque Ojila
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Roque de La Zarcita
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Laurisilva in the Garajonay National Park.
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After the 2012 forest fire
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional de Garajonay para niños
