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Roque Nublo
A dramatic 80-meter volcanic basalt monolith standing as the iconic symbol of Gran Canaria's mountainous interior.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Canary Islands, Spain · Europe
Arucas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Firgas, 19km from Roque Nublo.
Arucas is a town located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 36,259, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Arucas sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Canary time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arucas to your route.
Arucas is a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria, province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Arucas borders Las Palmas to the west and is part of its urban area. Its population is 36,852 (2013), and the area is 33.01 km2 (12.75 sq mi). The GC-2 motorway passes north of the town.
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Arucas is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.1198 latitude, -15.5233 longitude.
Arucas has a population of approximately 36,259 people, making it a town in Spain.
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natural wonder
A dramatic 80-meter volcanic basalt monolith standing as the iconic symbol of Gran Canaria's mountainous interior.
19 km · about 20 min drive
photogenic
Balcony platform hanging off the GC-200 above Gran Canaria's wild west coast, looking along the 'Dragon's Tail': a saw-tooth line of cliff ridges dropping a thousand metres into the Atlantic. Astonishing at sunset.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A miniature Sahara of golden sand dunes stretching along the southern tip of Gran Canaria beside the Atlantic Ocean.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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