La Gomera mist, and as a result are covered in lush and diverse vegetation: they form the protected environment of Spain's Garajonay National Park, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The slopes are criss-crossed by paths that present varying levels of difficulty to visitors, and stunning views to seasoned hikers. The central mountains catch the moisture from the trade wind clouds and yield a dense jungle climate in the cooler air, which contrasts with the warmer, sun-baked cliffs near sea level. Between these extremes one finds a fascinating gamut of microclimates; for centuries, the inhabitants of La Gomera
Galite Islands war hero, died on La Galite in December 14, 1942. Tunisian independence leader Habib Bourguiba was exiled to La Galite by the French colonial authorities from May 21, 1952 through May 20, 1954. Galite Islands The Galite Islands (Tunisian Arabic: جالطة "Jalita", French: "La Galite", Italian: "Isola della Caletta") are a rocky group of islands of volcanic origin that belong to Bizerte Governorate, northern Tunisia. They are located northwest of Cape Serrat, the closest point of the Tunisian mainland coast, from which they are separated by the Galite Channel, and almost north-by-northeast of the city of Tabarka, and south of