A Hike through Garajonay National Park
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Port
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$130
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Set out by coach heading for Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of which 70% is laurel forest with creepers, vines, rivers and ferns making up a dense understory. Numerous springs and streams feed a type of lush vegetation that has otherwise largely disappeared from Southern Europe. Surprising rocky outcroppings include the Garajonay formation itself -- a spur and plateau that rises to 4,869 feet above sea level.
Your walk will begin at El Pajarito, taking you through the forest to the Garajonay formation. The ascent is rewarded with views sweeping across the park, over La Gomera, and the neighboring islands of Tenerife and La Palma. Conditions permitting, you will see Mt Teide on Tenerife.
Follow a watercourse until you reach the small Chapel of Lourdes. The last part of the walk is uphill again and offers glimpses through the forest down to the village of El Cedro.
Please note: Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The hike is approximately five miles round trip. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking, as the walk is uphill over unpaved hiking trails. Participants must be reasonably fit. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.