Cruz del Saucillo

Cruz del Saucillo is a hamlet in Tejeda, Las Palmas and has about 11 residents and an elevation of 1,752 metres. Cruz del Saucillo is situated nearby to the locality Llano de Sardina, as well as near Risco de Sardina.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico de las Nieves and Morro de la Agujereada.

Pico de las Nieves

Volcano

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Pico de las Nieves is the highest peak and a stratovolcano on the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Its height is 1,949 metres above sea level.

Morro de la Agujereada

Peak

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Morro de la Agujereada is the highest elevation of the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Located in Pico de las Nieves, it reaches a height of 1,956 meters above sea level, being the highest elevation in the province of Las Palmas.

Riscos de Tirajana

Nature reserve

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Riscos de Tirajana is a nature reserve, which is situated 3 km southwest of Cruz del Saucillo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tenteniguada and Central Gran Canaria.

Tenteniguada

Neighborhood

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Tenteniguada is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Cruz del Saucillo.

Central Gran Canaria

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The central part of Gran Canaria is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Due to sparse population, this volcanic-origin area is a popular destination among hikers.