Montaña Gorda

Montaña Gorda is a peak in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas and has an elevation of 1,706 metres. Montaña Gorda is situated nearby to the hamlet Cruz del Saucillo, as well as near the locality 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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Gran Canaria and San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

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.