Montaña Clara

Montaña Clara (pronounced [monˈtaɲa ˈklaɾa]) (Spanish meaning "light-colored mountain") is a small uninhabited islet belonging to the Chinijo Archipelago, in the northeastern part of the Canary Islands, only a short distance (about 2 km (1.2 mi)) northwest of La Graciosa. The islet area is only 1.33 km². The highest point of the island is 256 m (840 ft) above sea level.

Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara Island
Montaña Clara
Location with Lanzarote
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara (Province of Las Palmas)
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara (Canary Islands)
Montaña Clara
Montaña Clara (Spain, Canary Islands)
Geography
Coordinates29.299°N 13.535°W / 29.299; -13.535
ArchipelagoChinijo Archipelago
Area1.33 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Highest elevation256 m (840 ft)
Administration
Autonomous CommunityCanary Islands
ProvinceLas Palmas
MunicipalityTeguise
Demographics
Population0 (2013)

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 for 9 million euros.[3]

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