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The Laurisilva (also Latin, Laurissilva), German Lorbeerwald, is common in the Spanish Canary Islands La Gomera, La Palma, Gran Canaria, El Hierro and Tenerife and in the Portuguese islands of Madeira and Azores. Laurisilva in Garajonay National Park in La Gomera. The Garajonay National Park on La Gomera (the largest contiguous laurel forest in Europe) and the Laurisilva of Madeira Lorraine are UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Garajonay National Park provides the best example of Canarian laurisilva, a humid subtropical forest that in the Tertiary covered almost all of Southern Europe. It is also found on the Azores and the Madeira Islands. Laurus azorica, known as Azores laurel, or by the Portuguese names louro, loureiro, louro-da-terra, and louro-de-cheiro, can be found in the park, as well as Laurus novocanariensis, known as Canary laurel. Garajonay National Park is located in the center and north of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands (Spain). It was declared a national park in 1981 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

$Fanal Forest, Madeira, Portugal - September 3rd 2023: Ancient, mighty laurel trees grow on the mist-shrouded mountainsides. These trees provide habitat for mosses, ferns and other plants that mystically overgrow the old, twisted branches and tree trunks. \nIn this image, a tremendous, eerie mood is created by the extremely twisted branches and the dark forest around.\nNo people visible.$

Woman Hiking in laurel forest of Tenerife, UNESCO biosphere reserve. Pico de los ingles trail

Sabina tree in El Hierro, Canary Islands

Gnarled Juniper Tree Shaped By The Wind at El Sabinar, Island of El Hierro

Mountain Road - La Gomera National Road through moody, foggy Laurel Forest in the Garajonay National Park of La Gomera Island. Green Road through natural untouched Laurel Forest. Garajonay National Park, La Gomera Island, Canary Islands, Western African Atlantic Islands, Spain

Valle Gran Rey, the most popular vacation destination on the island of La Gomera. The valley is known for its lush vegetation, fantastic panorama and beautiful beaches.

Paisajes rurales de la Isla de La Gomera.

The famous Sabina juniper tree - landmark of the island of El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain

Moss covered trees in the forest on an autumn day

$Ancient aurel forest tree in the area of Fanal, Madeira.\n\nThe Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. This forest high above the Atlantic Ocean is a declared UNESCO world heritage site.$