Garajonay National Park: planning guide
Laurel cloud forest on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Misty, mossy trees and UNESCO-listed subtropical woodland.
Garajonay National Park is in Canary Islands, Spain. The nearest town is San Sebastián de la Gomera — roughly 12.7 km (7.9 mi) out, about 21 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián de la Gomera | 12.7 km (7.9 mi) | 21 min |
| Adeje | 50.1 km (31.2 mi) | 1 hr 6 min |
| Arona | 54.6 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Icod de los Vinos | 58.3 km (36.2 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Granadilla de Abona | 64.8 km (40.3 mi) | 1 hr 21 min |
| Realejo Alto | 69.6 km (43.3 mi) | 1 hr 26 min |
| Los Realejos | 70.3 km (43.7 mi) | 1 hr 27 min |
| Valverde | 75.5 km (46.9 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
Where Garajonay National Park sits
Official Garajonay National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Garajonay National Park
Garajonay National Park sits close enough to Teide National Park, Caldera de Taburiente National Park, and Timanfaya National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Teide National Park | 62.8 km (39 mi) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Caldera de Taburiente National Park | 90 km (55.9 mi) | 1 hr 46 min |
| Timanfaya National Park | 350 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 36 min |
Parks close by
- Teide National Park
Volcanic summit and lava fields on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Cable car, high-altitude trails, and Spain’s highest point.
- Caldera de Taburiente National Park
A huge volcanic caldera on La Palma in the Canary Islands. Deep ravines, pine forest, and rim trails above the cloud belt.
- Timanfaya National Park
Recent lava and volcanic cones on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Moon-like landscape toured by bus on marked routes.
- Doñana National Park
Coastal marshes, dunes, and lagoons at the mouth of the Guadalquivir in Andalusia. Flamingos, Iberian lynx, and major bird migration stopovers.
Common questions
Where is Garajonay National Park?
Garajonay National Park sits in Canary Islands, Spain. San Sebastián de la Gomera, about 12.7 km (7.9 mi) away — roughly 21 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Garajonay National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.