⛰️ Roque de los Muchachos
Spain · Europe · 2,426 m · 28.75°N, 17.88°W
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Roque de los Muchachos 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 2,426 metres (7,959 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.
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Quick facts
| Country | Spain |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Elevation | 2,426 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 28.75°N, 17.88°W · view on map |
Roque de los Muchachos rises to 2,426 m in Spain, in Europe. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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