GARAJONAY NATIONAL PARK

national park located in the centre of Gomera, one of the Canary Islands, Spain. The park, created in 1980, occupies 15 square miles (40 square km) and encompasses the peak of Garajonay (4,869 feet ) and a small plateau rising 2,600 to 4,600 feet (790 to 1,400 m) above sea level. Laurel dominates the flora, which includes Azore laurel, Canary holly, and Canary willow. Rare laurel pigeons and long-toed pigeons inhabit the area. Atlantic mists support a lush vegetation that abounds in ferns; lichens and mosses cover tree trunks.