Tenerife

The village of Vallehermoso on La Gomera

Residents of lush La Gomera Island aim to protect it from over-tourism

Environment

In the Canary archipelago, the Laurel forest of La Gomera island looks like something from the age of the dinosaurs. Because it is from the age of the dinosaurs. It’s lush and eerie, with “trees” that grow horizontally along the ground like enormous vines. In recent times, the UNESCO-protected forest has been threatened by building, forestry and tourists. Locals are figuring out ways to protect this special place.

In Spain’s Canary Islands, an underwater volcano excites, frightens

Environment