Garajonay National Park

Garajonay National Park () is one of the national parks of Spain. It is 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.Robert Bovington, Spanish Impressions (Morrisville, NC: Lulu Press, 2009), p. 40 The park is usually covered by clouds which helps preserve over 150 species of plants.Lucy Corne, Canary Islands (Chalfont St. Peter: Bradt Travel Guides, 2004), p. 256 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.

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Garajonay National Park 
 Legend of Gara and Jonay 

Category:National parks in Spain
Category:World Heritage Sites in Spain
Category:1981 establishments in Europe
Category:Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Category:1980s establishments in Spain