Pico de las Nieves, Mountain and extinct volcano in Gran Canaria, Spain
The peak rises to 1,949 meters above sea level and stands as the highest elevation point in Gran Canaria within Las Palmas Province.
The mountain received its name from snow collection pits built into its sides in 1694, which stored snow for medical treatments and cooling beverages.
The peak serves as a central geographical reference point for the island's inhabitants, connecting the municipalities of Tejeda, Vega de San Mateo, and San Bartolome.
Visitors can reach the viewpoint platform by car through roads GC-130 and GC-134, with free parking available near the military installation.
During clear weather conditions, observers can spot both the Roque Nublo monolith and the Teide volcano on Tenerife from the observation deck.
Location: Las Palmas
Elevation above the sea: 1,947.96 m
GPS coordinates: 27.96192,-15.57175
Latest update: May 14, 2025 17:22
A collection of Gran Canaria's most notable landmarks, including natural reserves, beaches, historical sites, and viewpoints across the island
Roque Nublo
4.1 km
Barranco de Guayadeque
11.5 km
Roque Bentayga
7.6 km
Parque Rural del Nublo
4.1 km
Pilancones Natural Park
11.1 km
Los Marteles
4.6 km
Barranco de Las Vacas
10.8 km
Temisas Astronomical Observatory
8.1 km
Parador de Cruz de Tejeda
5.6 km
Montañón Negro
8.5 km
Church of San Mateo, Vega de San Mateo
6.6 km
Fataga
8.4 km
Riscos de Tirajana
2 km
Gran Canaria
4.4 km
Molino de Cazorla
7.4 km
Cuartel de Colmenar
7.7 km
Presa de las Niñas
10.8 km
Church of Santa Lucía
6.2 km
Ermita de la Concepción de La Atalaya de Santa Brígida
10.9 km
Garita
11 km
Old town of Santa Brígida
10.7 km
Iglesia de San Mathìas
9.8 km
Presa de los Hornos
2.3 km
Chira Reservoir
9.3 km
Archaeological area of Los Caserones
11.1 km
Conjunto histórico artístico de Teror
11.1 km
Montañón Negro
8.5 km
Barranco de las Vacas
10.7 kmReviews
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