Roque de los Muchachos
Roque de los Muchachos (English: "Rock of the Boys") is a rocky mound at the highest point on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The rocks are found at an elevation of 2,423 m above sea level, not far from the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, where some of the world's largest telescopes are situated; the altitude and the dryness of the climate here give rise to excellent observing conditions. The rocks are contained with the Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente.
| Roque de los Muchachos | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,423 m (7,949 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,423 m (7,949 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 28°45′17″N 17°53′06″W [1] |
| Geography | |
  Roque de los Muchachos Location in the Canary Islands, on the island of La Palma | |
| Location | La Palma, Canary Islands |
From the Roque, one can see the islands of Tenerife, El Hierro and La Gomera.
See also
- List of European ultra prominent peaks
References
- "Europe: Atlantic Island Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
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