Roque de los Muchachos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roque de los Muchachos |
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| Elevation | 2,423 m (7,949 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,423 m (7,949 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Roque de los Muchachos
Location in Canary Islands
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Roque de los Muchachos
Location in La Palma
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| Location | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain |
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| Mountain type | Eroded volcano |
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 metres (7,949 ft) 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.
From the Roque, one can see the islands of Tenerife, El Hierro and La Gomera.
See also
In Spanish: Roque de los Muchachos para niños
- List of European ultra prominent peaks
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