Laurisilva

The laurel forest is a type of humid evergreen forest, filled with bay trees, giant ferns, and moss everywhere. In the Canary Islands, especially in La Gomera (Garajonay) and Tenerife (Anaga), it's like entering a magical world: mist, towering trees, and a cool atmosphere that contrasts with the dry climate of other areas. It's a living remnant of the subtropical forests that covered Europe millions of years ago, now almost extinct, but which have survived on the islands thanks to the mild climate and humidity.

Interesting Facts:

The name comes from the abundance of trees in the laurel family.

It feeds on horizontal rain, that is, the condensation of clouds as they collide with vegetation.

In the Canary Islands, it's one of the most important and protected ecosystems, home to unique species such as the laurel-backed pigeon and the turqué.

Walking through the laurel forest is almost like traveling back in time to the Tertiary Era.

Thanks to this forest, many areas have springs and water sources, vital to life on the islands.