Monk
Monk is a pitch in Tejeda, Las Palmas. Monk is situated nearby to the climbing site Stagefright, as well as near East Crack.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Roque Nublo and Roque Nublo.
Roque Nublo
Peak
Photo: Basotxerri, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
Presa de los Hornos
Reservoir
Photo: Careerfromhome, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Presa de los Hornos is a reservoir.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Gran Canaria and Tejeda.
Central Gran Canaria
Photo: Eckhard Jakob, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Tejeda
Village
Photo: Llez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 3 km north of Monk.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Town
Photo: Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a town, which is situated 6 km southeast of Monk.
Monk
- Type: Pitch
- Also known as: “Águila”, “Eagle”, and “El Fraile”
- Categories: rock, climbing site, recreation area, and sports location
- Location: Tejeda, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.96792° or 27° 58′ 5″ northLongitude
-15.60819° or 15° 36′ 30″ westOpen location code
7CV6X99R+5POpenStreetMap ID
way 1456460562OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=pitchOpenStreetMap feature
natural=rockOpenStreetMap feature
sport=climbing
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Satellite Map
Discover Monk from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Monk” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “僧岩”
- German: “Der Mönch”
- Spanish: “Roque del Fraile”
- Ukrainian: “Монах”
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