Roques de García
Strangely shaped lava pillars on the caldera plain, famed for the classic view combining the 'God's Finger' rock with Mount Teide.
Roques de García lies in the middle of Teide National Park, opposite the state-run Parador hotel. It is a group of eroded ancient volcanic pillars. The slender Roque Cinchado at its base once appeared on the old Spanish 1000-peseta banknote and, with Mount Teide rising behind it, forms the island's most iconic scene. The loop trail around the rocks is about 3.5 km and takes 1.5 to 2 hours over mostly gravelly ground. The car park often fills up, so arrive early.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Teide Cable Car
- Teide National Park
- Paisaje Lunar
- Barranco del Infierno
- Cueva del Viento
- El Drago Milenario
- Playa del Duque
- Siam Park