... First of two beautiful nature postcards... different views of the islands geological wonder and one of the most important symbols of Gran Canaria... also one of the most awe-inspiring stone monoliths in the world... on clear days, the plateau near the rock offers spectacular views of the island and the neighbouring islands... it was a sacred place for the indigenous Guanches and the area around the rock was declared a protected nature reserve in 1987 and later designated a landscape park... the Roque Nublo stands as a popular, iconic destination for hikers and climbers since a German team climbed its summit for the first time back in 1932... Heel Erg Bedankt Ben en Loes! (✿◠‿◠)
Roque Nublo (Clouded Rock, Rock in the Clouds) is a 80-metre-high monolith of volcanic origin, situated at an altitude of 1,813 metres. The Roque Nublo is the third highest point on the island of Gran Canaria.
It was formed by a volcanic eruption around 4.5 million years ago and is situated in the municipality of Tejeda.
This whole area forms part of the World Reserve of the Gran Canaria Biosphere, as declared by UNESCO in 2005.
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The POST BY ME ‘tourist’ stamps
Canarias (Gran Canaria, Tenerife)
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