La Gomera, Spain, is part of the Canary archipelago, situated in a central location surrounded by the Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro islands. The Garajonay National Park is located in the central part of the island. It maximum height is 1,487 m (Alto de Garajonay). However the central plateau (1,000 meters of altitude) and the formation of radial and deep ravines is the result of intense erosion. It provides an exceptional landscape. The humidity and the cloud from the sea is often stopped on this plateau and produces a “sea of clouds” effect. The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and is noted for its laurisilva rainforest ecosystem. The landscape is also modelled by agricultural terraces that have strong cultural significance.
Las Ubinas-La Mesa, Spain, is located in the central zone of the Cantabrian Range. It encompasses an old growth forest, which maintains pristine conditions and high biodiversity. The area also has protected species such as the Cantabrian brown bears, woodpeckers as well as unique domestic species. It has a rich cultural heritage. Las Ubiñas –La Mesa Park also includes several human settlement sites dating back to the Neolithic period. It is surrounded by other biosphere reserves such as : Babia, Los Valles de Omaña y Luna, Alto Bernesga and Somiedo.
The post Spain: New Unesco Biosphere Reserves appeared first on Car Hire Assistant - News Portal.