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Cardon Mountain

Natural Monument Mountain Cardon is south of the city of Pajara, and consists of the remains of an ancient volcano, which has been eroded on the outside and are evidence of their internal structure as well as cast volcanic.
The highlight of this mountain is its height, which is not particularly high, but its visual impact because it is in a relatively flat area, and attractive red color of its rocks, due to oxidation of the minerals that formed by the effect of water and air.
On its summit are "volcanic pitons" that are the remains of the ducts of the volcano eruption where the material out, in addition to stunning views Cofete area

On the eastern slope of the mountain is the "Chapel of Tanquito", easily accessible andwhere it is celebrated every year a procession from the town of El Cardon.
Since 1987 Protected Area in Fuerteventura. Its maximum height is 665 meters

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