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The Friar's Rock

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The Friar's Rock

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    March 17, 2020

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    Very nice viewpoint - and also very well maintained. Is a little out of the way, but worth a visit.
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    November 29, 2019

    Hiking

    The name Peñón del Fraile comes from the brother Juan de Jesús, who climbed the rock (Peñón) every day to pray. The small temple was built at the end of the 18th century on the orders of Luis-Carlos Lavaggi de Camilli. In 1814, the staircase was built at the expense of the community. Source: Wikipedia
    Also serves as a lookout point.
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    January 28, 2026

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    A massive volcanic boulder, formed during the 1430 eruption, was the origin of the rock formation, which then drifted to the coast.

    It was named after the monk Juan Jesús, who climbed the rock to pray in the 18th century (other sources say 17th century). A small temple/chapel sits atop the rock, a unique feature. The rock can be accessed via a staircase.

    It is located within the city limits of Puerto de la Cruz, northeast of Castillo San Felipe. A new bronze dome was added and the rock was restored in 2003.
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    Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Puerto De La Cruz, Norte De Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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