Roque Salvaje

Roque Salvaje is a peak in and has an elevation of 1,049 metres. Roque Salvaje is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include La Palma and Roque de los Muchachos.

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is an island of the , which are an integral part of . It is near , and the archipelagos of the and , both Portuguese. The nickname of the island is "La Isla Bonita".

Peak
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is a rocky mound at the highest point on the island of in the , . The rocks are found at an elevation of 2,426 metres above sea level, not far from the Observatorio del , where some of the world's largest telescopes are situated; the altitude and the dryness of the climate here give rise to excellent observing conditions.

Observatory
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is an astronomical observatory located in the municipality of on the island of in the , Spain.

Roque Salvaje

Latitude
28.7273° or 28° 43′ 38″ north
Longitude
-17.8704° or 17° 52′ 13″ west
Elevation
1,049 metres (3,442 feet)
Open location code
7CW4P4GH+WV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12518624747
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Satellite Map

Discover Roque Salvaje from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

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