Montaña de los Tanques

Montaña de los Tanques is a locality in Tejeda, Las Palmas. Montaña de los Tanques is situated nearby to the locality Degollada de la Capellanía, as well as near Risco del Pino.

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 2½ km southwest of Montaña de los Tanques.

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 4 km northeast of Montaña de los Tanques.

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.