Montaña Clara
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Montaña Clara | |
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Elevation: | 256 m |
Latitude: | about 29.3° N (29°21' N) |
Longitude: | 13.5° W (13°30' W) |
Location: | northeastern Canary Islands, Spain |
Distance from the coast of Africa: |
110 km W |
Area: | 1.33 km² (0.51 mi²) |
Type: | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption: | Unknown |
First ascent: | - |
Easiest route: | - |
Montaña Clara (Spanish meaning "light-colored mountain") is a small 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 is only 1.33 km². The highest point of the island is 256 m above sea level.
Montaña Clara is part of a nature reserve (Parque Natural del Archipiélago Chinijo), being a refuge for marine birds.