Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria
Nature

Espacio Natural

Riscos de Tirajana

Riscos de Tirajana

Type of Natural Resource: Monumentos Naturales

Location: San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santa Lucía, Tejeda, Valsequillo, Vega de San Mateo

   
 

Description

These cliffs are of notable geological and geomorphological interest. Important erosive dismantling processes were involved in their formation. Numerous endemic species are found here including some endangered species that are protected by specific regulations. This area comprises a landscape in itself as it forms a beautiful and unique scenic setting.
Location: San Mateo, Tejeda, San Bartolomé, Santa Lucía and Valsequillo.
Surface area: 772.2 hectares.

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