Nieves Mountains

Spain's Nieves Mountain is located on Gran Canaria Island in the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Its highest point is 1,949 meters above sea level. It is of composite volcanic origin. Its slopes are covered with Canary Island pines. Gran Canaria has the highest altitude in the province of Las Palmas and ranks third among the Canary Islands. Of the other Canary Islands, only Tenerife and La Palma have taller peaks. Most of the highest areas on the island are military bases, including a large spherical radar. Visitors have access to a platform slightly below the base, from which they can see half of the island and its most unique feature is the Roque Nublo monolith, which is also the second highest peak on the island. You can also see Tenerife Island across the sea and Mount Teide, the highest peak in the archipelago. #Spain #Atlantic Ocean #Gran Canaria #Canary Islands #Mountain #Top of the Mountain #canarias #picodelasnieves