Teneza, Survey marker in Tinajo, Spain.
Teneza is a triangulation station operated by Spain's Instituto Geográfico Nacional, located on high ground near Tinajo on Lanzarote. It functions as a fixed reference point for mapping and surveying activities across the island.
Spain's Instituto Geográfico Nacional established this marker as part of the country's geodetic network to enable accurate land surveys and map-making. The station has remained in place as a key reference point for cartographic work on Lanzarote.
Local farmers and fishermen use this reference point to orient themselves while navigating between agricultural fields and coastal fishing areas of Tinajo.
The station sits on elevated terrain and can be located using standard maps or GPS coordinates. You can see across much of the area from this vantage point.
From this location you can see volcanic terrain and black sand beaches, revealing the geological character of Lanzarote. This vantage point connects the practical work of surveying with the island's natural features.
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