Montaña Clara

Montaña Clara

Map of Lanzarote showing Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara within the Canary Islands
Geography
Archipelago Chinijo Archipelago
Area 1.33 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Highest elevation 256 m (840 ft)
Country
Autonomous Community Canary Islands
Province Las Palmas
Municipality Teguise
Demographics
Population 0 (as of 2013)

Montaña Clara (pronounced: [monˈtaɲa ˈklaɾa]) (Spanish meaning "light-colored mountain") is a small uninhabited islet belonging to the so-called Chinijo Archipelago, in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands, only a short distance (about 2 km) northwest of La Graciosa. The islet area is only 1.33 km². The highest point of the island is 256 m above sea level.

Montaña Clara Island

Being a refuge for marine birds, the island is part of the integral nature reserve Los Islotes, which is part of the natural park Chinijo Archipelago.[1][2] In August 2007 the island was offered for sale by the heirs to the last owner, Mariano López Socas, who was mayor of a small Lanzarote town; asking price: 9 million euros.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Protected Natural Areas
  2. ↑ Boletín Oficial de Canarias, pages 9723 and 9865-7
  3. ↑ Guardian Unlimited

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Coordinates: 29°17′56″N 13°32′06″W / 29.299°N 13.535°W / 29.299; -13.535

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