Roques de García, Rock formation in Teide National Park, Spain.
The Roques de Garcia consists of multiple volcanic rock formations standing at different heights, with Roque Cinchado reaching 27 meters tall within Teide National Park.
The formations emerged as remnants of an ancient volcanic crater, representing the former summit of Tenerife island before geological processes shaped the current landscape.
The Spanish government selected Roque Cinchado as a symbol of national identity by featuring it on the one thousand peseta banknotes alongside Mount Teide.
Visitors can access the formations through a 4.5-kilometer circular trail starting at Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide, with parking facilities and information points available.
The upper section of Roque Cinchado contains two intrusive sills of lava that increased the rock's resistance to erosion, creating its current columnar structure.
Location: La Orotava
GPS coordinates: 28.22690,-16.63480
Latest update: May 24, 2025 08:54
Teide
5.2 km
Teide National Park
5.6 km
Barranco del Infierno
12.9 km
Teide Cableway
4.8 km
Roque Cinchado
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Pico viejo
5.1 km
Corona Forestal Natural Park
12.9 km
Mount Guajara
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Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide
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Montaña Blanca
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San Antonio de Padua church
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Caldeira de las Cañadas
3.3 km
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Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
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Mirador de las Minas de San José
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Volcán de Siete Fuentes
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Conjunto histórico de Guía de Isora
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Teide Nationalpark - Besucherzentrum El Portillo
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Viewpoint of the Alto de Guamaso
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Viewpoint of the Noses of Teide
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