Tejeda
Tejeda is a village and a municipality in the mountainous central part of the island of Gran Canaria in the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.Places of Interest
Highlights include Roque Bentayga and Parralillo Dam.
Roque Bentayga
Peak
Photo: Tito Pullo, CC BY 4.0.
Roque Bentayga is a rock formation on the island of Gran Canaria. It is located within the volcanic caldera of Tejeda, in the municipality of the same name, in the heart of the island.
Parralillo Dam
Reservoir
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Parralillo Dam is a reservoir, which is situated 4½ km northwest of Tejeda.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Gran Canaria.
Central Gran Canaria
Photo: Eckhard Jakob, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The central part of Gran Canaria is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Due to its sparse population, this volcanic-origin area is a popular destination among hikers.
Tejeda
- Type: Locality with 2,120 residents
- Also known as: “35025”
- Location: Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.9696° or 27° 58′ 11″ northLongitude
-15.6626° or 15° 39′ 45″ westPopulation
2,120Elevation
1,129 metres (3,704 feet)Open location code
7CV6X89P+RXGeoNames ID
6360195
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