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Risco de la Fortaleza

Risco de la Fortaleza is a peak in , and has an elevation of 853 metres. Risco de la Fortaleza is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Roque de Agando.

Peak
Photo: Llez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Benchijigua and Playa de Santiago.

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 .

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.

Risco de la Fortaleza

Latitude
28.0837° or 28° 5′ 1″ north
Longitude
-17.1814° or 17° 10′ 53″ west
Elevation
853 metres (2,799 feet)
Open location code
7CW43RM9+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12385485680
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tacalcuse and Montaña de Juesas.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Alto de Tacalcusie and Funente de los Chorillos.

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