From the beginning, the main goal of the Grand Tour has been about witnessing the majesty of the great outdoors. My first stop down that path was Roques de García, a route through a number of rock formations at the base of Tenerife's famous El Teide Volcano. Parking was a nightmare. It took me 45 minutes to find an open parking space in the small parking area that had about twice as many cars looking for a parking space as there were parking spaces. Once I found a spot, the hike was a pleasant one. The day was sunny and warm and the route was an easy stroll through a landscape that reminded me of the American West. The rock formations were interesting, but not as spectacular as something you'd see at Arches or Cedar Breaks. I enjoyed the views of the surrounding mountain ranges much more than the titular rock formations of the hike itself.
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