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Montaña Clara
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Montaña Clara Island
Montaña Clara is located in Lanzarote
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara
Location in Lanzarote
Montaña Clara is located in Province of Las Palmas
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara
Location in Province of Las Palmas
Montaña Clara is located in Canary Islands
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara
Location in Canary Islands
Montaña Clara is located in Spain, Canary Islands
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara
Location in Spain, Canary Islands
Geography
Coordinates 29°17′56″N 13°32′06″W / 29.299°N 13.535°W / 29.299; -13.535
Archipelago Chinijo Archipelago
Area 1.33 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Highest elevation 256 m (840 ft)
Administration
Autonomous Community Canary Islands
Province Las Palmas
Municipality Teguise
Demographics
Population 0 (2013)

Montaña Clara is a small, uninhabited island in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its name means "light-colored mountain" in Spanish. This tiny island is part of a group of islands called the Chinijo Archipelago. It is located very close to another island called La Graciosa, only about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away.

About Montaña Clara

Montaña Clara is a very small island. Its total area is only 1.33 square kilometers (about half a square mile). The highest point on the island reaches 256 meters (840 feet) above the sea. This makes it a small but noticeable feature in the ocean.

A Special Place for Nature

This island is a very important place for nature. It is a safe haven, or "refuge," for many different kinds of marine birds. Because of its importance to wildlife, Montaña Clara is part of a protected area. It is part of the integral nature reserve called Los Islotes. This reserve is also a part of the larger Chinijo Archipelago natural park. These protections help keep the island and its wildlife safe.

A Bit of History

For a long time, Montaña Clara was owned by a family. In August 2007, the people who inherited the island decided to offer it for sale. The last owner was Mariano López Socas, who used to be a mayor in a small town on Lanzarote. The island was offered for 9 million euros.

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