Roque de Garachico

The Roque de Garachico out at sea, a volcanic islet with a cross on its summit

Roque de Garachico: an islet of volcanic rock with almost no vegetation, lying within the municipality of Garachico. It reaches a maximum height of 77 metres and covers an area of about five hectares.

It has been declared a protected natural area. Because of its particular shape, it is not accessible to tourists and can only be admired from the nearby coast.

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The dark-stone Castillo de San Miguel overlooking the sea in Garachico
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Castillo de San Miguel

The castle built in the 16th century to protect Garachico from pirate attacks, now a Site of Cultural Interest.

The sheer walls of the Acantilados de los Gigantes above the ocean, shrouded in haze
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Acantilados de los Gigantes

Sheer cliffs 300 to 600 metres high dropping into the ocean, best admired on a boat trip from Los Gigantes.

The Drago Milenario de Icod with its umbrella-shaped crown among palms and gardens
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Drago Milenario de Icod

A tree around 1,000 years old and some 18 metres tall, a national monument since 1917 and the symbol of Icod de los Vinos.