What if we told you that the highest peak of Gran Canaria It is the Morro de La Agujereada? Despite what many Gran Canarian people may believe, the top of Gran Canaria is not the Pico de Las Nieves, nor the The Roque Nublo. Next, we are going to give you more details about the highest peak on the island in case you want to visit it.
The highest peak in Gran Canaria: Morro de La Agujereada
Apparently the Pico de Las Nieves has a height of 1949 meters (1950 meters according to Grafcan). On the other hand, the Morro de La Agujereada exceeds it by 6 meters, reaching an altitude of 1956 meters. We can see this last piece of information if we enlarge the previous photo, official signage of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria. Therefore, We can affirm that the highest peak in Gran Canaria is Morro de La Agujereada.
Finally we can demystify that the highest peak in Gran Canaria is the Pico de Las Nieves. It has been dethroned by a little-known and promoted “Morro”. What a nose!
How to get to Morro de La Agujereada
If you wanted see the Morro de La Agujereada from up close, you can do it perfectly from the Mirador del Pico de Los Pozos de Las Nieves. Once at the viewing point, you can climb the stairs just behind it and you will reach another viewing point. It is important that you wear warm clothing and suitable footwear for walking in the area.
From Pico de Las Nieves you can also walk to the Cloud Window known as the Gañifa Window. However, to get here you have to walk along a somewhat dangerous path, only for adventurers and photography lovers.
We believe that the name “Morro de La Agujereada” may be due to the fact that Under this mountain there is a hole like the one we show you below. What do you think? On the other hand, you should know that this peak is also called Morro de Gañifa, in case you have heard it before. However, on the panoramic map that we showed you at the beginning, it does not appear that way.
We hope that today you have learned something from this article. Share it with all those who think that the highest point in Gran Canaria is in Pico de Las Nieves or Roque Nublo 🙂
Here we leave you with a mini video of each peak of Gran Canaria. We are waiting for you in our YouTube Channel with more videos about Gran Canaria!
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Finally, if it is your first time on the island, take a look at our most read articles below:
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