Los Tilos de Moya, Nature reserve in Moya, Gran Canaria, Spain.
Los Tilos de Moya is a nature reserve in Moya, Gran Canaria, that spreads across multiple ravines dominated by a dense laurel forest. The area contains numerous plant species, including rare vegetation that thrives in this moist woodland setting.
The area was founded in 1987 as part of Doramas Rural Park and received special nature reserve status in 1994. This recognition was meant to protect the ecological value of this ancient woodland landscape.
The forest is home to plant species found only on the Canary Islands and nowhere else in the world. Visitors can encounter these rare plants firsthand while walking among the ancient trees.
Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as marked trails lead through different terrain sections and the forest floor can be uneven. The information center at the entrance provides helpful details about the various routes and local plant life.
The forest dates from the Tertiary Era and is one of the island's last remaining laurel forests with plant species that have survived millions of years. This botanical time capsule shows how the Canary Islands looked before climate changes.
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