Garoé
Legendary sacred tree known for condensing water from fog to provide a vital water source. A replacement specimen was planted in 1957 to commemorate the historical significance of the original tree which fell in the 17th century. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM |
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The Garoé is a sacred tree historically revered by the Bimbaches for its ability to collect water from clouds and fog. This natural phenomenon provided a vital water source for the local inhabitants. The original tree, a specimen of Ocotea foetens (commonly known as til or stinkwood), fell in 1610 during a hurricane.
In 1957, a new specimen was planted in the same location to maintain its cultural and historical status as a National Monument. The tree belongs to the Lauraceae family and is an evergreen species that can reach heights of up to 40 meters in its natural laurisilva forest habitat.
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