Tenerife

Mount Teide reaches 3,715 meters above sea level, forming a stratovolcano with multiple craters and extensive lava fields across the national park.

The volcanic formation began 170,000 years ago after a massive collapse of the previous structure, creating the Las Cañadas caldera at its base.

The native Guanches believed the mountain contained Guayota, their god of evil, who captured Magec, the god of sun and light.

A cable car transports visitors to 3,555 meters altitude, while access to the peak requires a special permit from the national park administration.

The volcano creates one of the largest mountain shadows on Earth, extending over 40 kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Part of: Canary Islands

Address: Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain 38400 Puerto de la Cruz

Website: https://tenerife.es

GPS coordinates: 28.26861,-16.60556

Latest update: June 28, 2025 11:45