Mount Teide, located in Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of northwestern Africa, is Spain's highest peak at 3,718 meters. The dormant volcano dominates Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its otherworldly volcanic landscape and rare endemic plant species. Visitors hike the trails, ride the cable car to the summit, and observe the unique high-altitude ecosystem.
Mount Teide is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and active stratovolcano located at the geographic centre of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. At 3,715 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in Spain and the third largest volcano on Earth measured from the ocean floor. The surrounding Teide National Park covers 18,990 hectares of protected volcanic landscape and receives over 4 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited national parks in the world. Content is produced by the ToursXplorer Editorial Team and reflects publicly available park information and general travel knowledge.
Destination | Tenerife | Canary Islands | Spain | Volcanic Landscape | UNESCO World Heritage | National Park | Adventure Travel
