Roques de Anaga facts for kids
The Roques de Anaga are two giant rocks that stand tall in the ocean near Tenerife. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands in Spain. These rocks are like natural monuments, famous for their unique shapes. Roque de Tierra is closer to the main island. It stands 179 meters (about 587 feet) above the sea. Roque de Fuera is farther away and is 66 meters (about 216 feet) tall. Both rocks are part of a special protected area called Natura 2000. This is a network across the European Union that helps protect important natural places. You can find these rocks off the northeast coast of Tenerife.
Nature and Wildlife
The Roques de Anaga are part of the Anaga Rural Park. This area is very important for birds, so it's called a Special Protection Area for them. It has also been named an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International. This means the rocks are a safe home for many birds to lay their eggs and raise their young.
Some of the special birds that live and breed here include:
- The band-rumped storm petrel
- The little shearwater
- And the Bulwer's petrel
These birds find the rocky cliffs a perfect place to build their nests away from danger.
- The rocky landscape of Anaga
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The rugged coastline of Anaga.
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Waves crashing against the rocks.
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A view of the Anaga mountains.
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The sea around the Roques.
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Beautiful green landscapes in Anaga.
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A path through the Anaga Rural Park.
See also
In Spanish: Reserva natural integral de los Roques de Anaga para niños
