April 15, 2015: Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria

Roque Nublo is a volcanic rock on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is 80 m tall and its top is 1,813 m above sea level.  Roque Nublo is a famous landmark of the island and is protected as a natural monument.

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Roque Nublo Gran Canaria. Pico de Teide on Teneriffe in the background. Taken from Pico de las Nieves at 6000ft.

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8 years ago

Beautiful photos! Another place I want to get to!

8 years ago

Wow!  that’s a massive rock!

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