Almogarén

Almogarén is an archaeological site in Tejeda, Las Palmas. Almogarén is situated nearby to the archaeological site Sitio arqueológico Roque Bentayga, as well as near the museum Centro de Interpretación del Roque Bentayga.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Roque Bentayga and Roque Nublo.

Roque Bentayga

Peak

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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.

Roque Nublo is a volcanic rock on the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It is 80 m tall, and its top is 1,813 m above sea level. The Roque Nublo is the third highest point on the island of Gran Canaria, after the Morro de la Agujereada at 1,956 m, and the Pico de las Nieves at 1,949 m. Roque Nublo is situated 3½ km southeast of Almogarén.

Center for Medicinal Plants of Tejeda

Museum

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Center for Medicinal Plants of Tejeda is a museum, which is situated 3 km east of Almogarén.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tejeda and Central Gran Canaria.

Tejeda

Village

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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. Tejeda is situated 2½ km east of Almogarén.

Central Gran Canaria

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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.