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Benchijigua

Benchijigua is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,054 metres. Benchijigua is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include La Gomera and Roque de Agando.

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is the second smallest island of the . It is an undeveloped, unspoilt, beautiful island 40 minutes by fast ferry from Tenerife that is ideal for walkers.

Peak
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is a prominent rock formation on the island of in the . It is one of La Gomera's most striking features and is frequently used as a symbol for the island.

Volcano
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National Park is located in the center and north of the island of , one of the . It was declared a national park in 1981 and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. is situated 3½ km northwest of Benchijigua.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Benchijigua and Hermigua.

Locality
is a small village on the island of in the . It lies at the head of a ravine at an altitude of 600m below the , some 12 km north of .

Village
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is a village, which is situated 6 km north of Benchijigua.

Neighborhood
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La Gomera is the second smallest island of the . It is an undeveloped, unspoilt, beautiful island 40 minutes by fast ferry from Tenerife that is ideal for walkers. is situated 7 km south of Benchijigua.

Benchijigua

Latitude
28.09405° or 28° 5′ 39″ north
Longitude
-17.21614° or 17° 12′ 58″ west
Elevation
1,054 metres (3,458 feet)
Open location code
7CW43QVM+JG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7555879545
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
10346508
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