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The island of La Gomera is one of the wonders of the Canary Islands, so is the rest of the archipelago. It is the second smallest of the seven main islands of this group. It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, together with La Palma, El Hierro and Tenerife, and its capital is San Sebastián de La Gomera. Throughout the years, the island has also been gaining international recognition, as it was awarded the World Biosphere Reserve status in 2012. But this is not the only international prize La Gomera has won: the island is actually home to the Garajonay National Park, which was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and is renowned for its «silbo gomero», a pre-Hispanic whistling language which was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. Besides its small size, in comparison with the other islands of the archipelago, La Gomera also has the second lowest population in Canary Islands, with a bit more than 20,000 inhabitants, and a total area of around 400 km2. With 12 million-years of age, the island boasts a pretty long history; it is, like the rest of the archipelago, of volcanic origin. La Gomera is also known as «Isla Colombina», as Christopher Columbus’s last port of call in 1492. As mentioned previously, one of the main natural attractions in the island is Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Its laurel forest, a green mass of prehistoric vegetation unique to the Macaronesian region, boasts a wide variety of species that now survives in La Gomera thanks to its exceptional humidity and temperate climate. As per the central role it plays within the Canary Islands, for its natural landscapes and resources, the park is

Masca is nothing less than one of the most special places in Tenerife, Canary Islands. This mysterious spot set on the north-east side of the island is the epitome of the natural beauty of the Canary Islands. Masca is located around an hour from one of the main tourist spots in the island, Los Cristianos, which hosts the majority of visitors. The good thing about it is that the bus trip that takes you to the village allows you to enjoy some breathtaking scenery, among which its spectacular old town perched on top of the mountain. The truth is, you can feel some vertigo as you go through the village, balancing right on the edge of the ravine, while admiring the stunning geography of the area that creates a sharp contrast with the sky, and even the sea further away. What characterizes Masca best is its long trekking that allows the numerous and frequent visitors to discover it from the inside, plunging them into a fascinating world of harmony and disconcerting discoveries. From the very first moment you arrive to the village of Masca, you can admire those old houses, still standing despite the passing of time; the place is also known for being, let’s say, the entrance gate to a natural paradise. The truth is, you feel very different when getting out of the bus in such a charming village, nestled within a truly natural environment. I personally started my journey with this incredible feeling I was being part of such place. Masca is also popular for its famous Barranco, one of the most visited spots among tourists and also local residents, attracted by its great slopes and impressive rock formations. The wonderful landscapes and high levels of biodiversity convert Masca Barranco into one of the most important ravines

Presentation of the city: The city of La Laguna is located in the northeast of the island of Tenerife, in Canary Islands; although its official name is San Cristobal de La Laguna, it is also known as “La Laguna” by the islanders. It is the second most populous city in the whole island, and was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999, as a colonial city with no walls. The city boasts significant points of interest, such as the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics, Tenerife Diocese, the University Hospital of the Canary Islands, Tenerife North International Airport, and so on. It is also home to the University of La Laguna, the oldest university in the Canary Islands, which makes the city an important cultural center as per the number of students it receives. Its name comes from the lake that was there once, where the current city now lies; it was then officially named “San Cristobal de La Laguna” after the saint of day July, 25th, when Spain conquered the island in the XVth century. La Laguna is a central and multicultural city where it is easy to get around, thanks to a tram system that allows you to reach easily the city center. Tenerife Light Rail System, which has been operating for 10 years, connects the two biggest urban points of the northern part of the island, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna itself. From the moment you step out of the tram in Avenida Trinidad – the last stop - you realize this is the most crowded street of La Laguna. Again, as a point of convergence for many students, the city offers a wide range of cultural and artistic events. Thanks to the University of La Laguna, the city is home to students coming