Place to visit
Roque Bentayga, Spain: what it is and when to go
Roque Bentayga is a mountain in Spain (Las Palmas), at 1,412 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Spain · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 1,412 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 1,426 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 27.99152, -15.64176
What it is and where
Roque Bentayga is a mountain in Spain (Las Palmas), at 1,412 m above sea level. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Las Palmas, where this site lists 49 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 27.99152, -15.64176; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 1,426 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Roque Bentayga is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible10:25
- FebPossible11:02
- MarPossible11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayBest time13:23
- JunBest time13:46
- JulPossible13:37
- AugPossible13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Roque Bentayga has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Patrimonio Mundial de Gran CanariaHiking1.7 km
- Caldera de TejedaHiking1.8 km
- Center for Medicinal Plants of TejedaIt is a space dedicated to recovering and promoting the relationship between man and nature through the medicinal use of plants, remedies and their beliefs2.8 km
- Roque NubloNature · Mountains3.7 km
- Camino de Santiago de Gran CanariaHiking5.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Roque Bentayga?
It is a mountain in Spain. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Roque Bentayga?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to Roque Bentayga?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 1,426 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Patrimonio Mundial de Gran Canaria, Caldera de Tejeda, Center for Medicinal Plants of Tejeda. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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