The Roque of Teneguía, an ancient geological marvel, stands at 418 meters above the shimmering sea. Spanning around 2,000 square meters, it wears an ornate eastern face, adorned with mysterious rock engravings that date back to unknown eras. These engravings, numbering over a hundred, decorate this cultural treasure, granted the status of Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. The Roque is home to 85 such panels, featuring a diverse collection of spirals, labyrinths, circles, and linear motifs. Within the Monumento Natural de los Volcanes de Teneguía, this mystical rock dwells, nurturing the rare centaurea junoniana, a native plant of La Palma. Famous for its Fuente Santa, the Roque offers thermal waters with healing properties. Guests are reminded to walk gently to safeguard this historic site from damage and vandalism.
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