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When most tourists think of Gran Canaria<\/strong>, they imagine golden beaches, turquoise ocean and sun-filled resorts. However, the true heart of the island beats much higher up – in the mountains, among forests and volcanic rocks. That’s where you’ll find Roque Nublo<\/strong>, a monumental stone monolith that for thousands of years has inspired awe, respect and… spiritual reflection. <\/p>\n\n

It’s not only one of Gran Canaria’s biggest attractions<\/strong>, but also a symbol of the island<\/strong> – it appears on the island<\/strong> ‘s coat of arms, in the logos of many local organizations, and is a source of pride and sanctity for locals. In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know before you head to Roque Nublo: <\/p>\n\n

What is Roque Nublo Gran Canaria?<\/h2>\n\n

Roque Nublo<\/strong> (Spanish for “Cloud Rock”) is a huge volcanic monolith in the central part of the island, rising 1,813 meters above sea level<\/strong> (the monolith itself is about 80 meters high). It is located within the Parque Rural del Nublo<\/strong> – one of Gran Canaria’s largest and most valuable natural areas, protected under the Natura 2000<\/strong> network. <\/p>\n\n

This place has great cultural<\/strong> and spiritual<\/strong> significance. For the indigenous Guanchen<\/g> people of the island, it was a sacred mountain and a place of sacrifice. Today it attracts travelers, photographers and nature lovers from all over the world. <\/p>\n\n

On sunny days, from Roque Nublo you can spot Teide<\/strong>, Tenerife’s majestic volcano, more than 100 km away!<\/p>\n\n

How to get to Roque Nublo – route description<\/h2>\n\n

The most popular and easiest way to reach Roque Nublo is from the La Goleta<\/strong> parking lot, located on the GC-600<\/strong> road, near the village of Tejeda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

How to get here<\/h3>\n\n