Montañón Negro, Volcanic monument in Moya, Las Palmas, Spain
Montañón Negro is a volcanic cone in the Caldera de Los Pinos de Gáldar with a crater roughly 300 meters across and about 150 meters deep, rising to approximately 1669 meters elevation. The protected natural area features hiking trails accessible from two observation points.
This strombolian volcano formed roughly 3500 years ago and marks one of the final volcanic episodes on Gran Canaria. Its formation reveals how the island evolved geologically over an extended period.
The site was historically connected by traditional paths that linked local communities before modern roads arrived in the late 20th century. These old routes remain visible today and show how people once moved through this landscape.
The area can be explored from the observation points of the Caldera, where multiple hiking routes begin. Trails vary in difficulty and cross the protected natural area with uneven terrain and exposed rock.
Canary pines grow across the volcanic lava fields with some of the largest trunk circumferences found anywhere on the island. These trees thrive amid the harsh volcanic conditions and show the resilience of local forest life.
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