Roque Nublo is an interesting volcanic rock that is located in the Municipality of Tejeda, at the center of the island of Gran Canaria, which is part of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, within the Kingdom of Spain. Standing at 1,813 meters (5,948 feet) above sea level, Roque Nublo is the second-highest peak of the island, with its height of 67 meters (220 feet), making it a quite attractive location for people visiting the island.
Protected as a natural monument, the volcanic rock was created by a volcanic eruption; however, it is an ancient place of worship for the local native community, which gives greater importance to the natural phenomenon. Being part of the Nublo Rural Park, it is always a different experience when someone visits the site.
Some days, Roque Nublo is surrounded by icy mist all the way up, and it is almost impossible to see it; nonetheless, sometimes there isn’t a cloud in the sky, and the walk up is really intense under the hot sun. There is a hiking trail which begins at a parking lot in La Goleta, and from there it is some 2 km (1 mi) long. It is recommended to have some good hiking shoes, even sneakers could suffice, as the trail is mostly easy, with some elevated sections in the middle, but overall, make sure not to go there with flip-flops, as most tourists do.
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Once the end of the hiking trail is reached, the effort is simply rewarding, and you will definitely feel amazed and quite mesmerized. There are amazing vistas and quite dramatic landscape views, not just of the volcanic rock, but also of the bigger part of the island, and on clear days, even the neighboring island of Tenerife can be seen. This is why Roque Nublo is a favorite destination for tourists to go to and enjoy the landscapes of Gran Canaria.
When you reach the top of Roque Nublo, you should be cautious where you are walking, because if you get to the edge of the mountain, it can be a little bit dangerous, and you could slip off and fall. If you have small children, then you should definitely pay attention to them and make sure that they are close by, next to you, enjoying the amazing landscape views.
All in all, being one of the most visited sites in Gran Canaria, Roque Nublo shall continue to be the most notable sign of the bigger island of the Canaries, attracting many other people to get there in order to experience the most unique landscape that Gran Canaria is able to offer.
