Roque Nublo

Roque Nublo (Clouded Rock, Rock in the Clouds) is a volcanic rock on the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It is 67 m (220 ft) tall, and its top is 1,813 m (5,948 ft) above sea level. Second highest peak of the island after nearby Pico de las Nieves, it is a famous landmark of the island, protected as a natural monument.

Map of Roque Nublo, 35369, Las Palmas, Spain

It is located in the municipality Tejeda, 3 km (2 mi) south from the town centre. It was formed by a volcanic eruption around 4.5 million years ago.

For the indigenous people of Gran Canaria, the Roque was a holy monument and a pilar of heaven. It served them as a ritual place to sacrifice to the sun-god.