Caldeira de las Cañadas, Volcanic caldera in Tenerife, Spain
The Caldeira de las Cañadas forms an elliptical depression spanning nine by sixteen kilometers with steep walls and volcanic formations throughout the terrain.
The caldera originated approximately 200,000 years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, creating the current geological formation within Teide National Park.
The Guanches, indigenous inhabitants of the Canary Islands, considered the caldera the prison of Guyaota, their perception of a devil entity.
Two airports on Tenerife provide access to the caldera, with rental cars offering the most convenient transportation to explore the volcanic landscape.
The caldera houses the Teide Observatory, where scientists conduct astronomical research due to exceptional atmospheric conditions and minimal light pollution.
GPS coordinates: 28.25250,-16.61850
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:01
Teide
3.2 km
Teide National Park
3.6 km
Teide Cableway
2.8 km
Roque Cinchado
3.5 km
Pico viejo
4.7 km
Roques de García
3.3 km
ESA Optical Ground Station
11.8 km
Mount Guajara
4 km
Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide
3.2 km
Montaña Blanca
1.9 km
GroundBIRD
11.9 km
Bradford Robotic Telescope
11.8 km
Tenerife Experiment
11.9 km
Sanctuary of the Santo Hermano Pedro
10.4 km
Church of Saint Peter, Vilaflor
10.5 km
Hermitage of Our Lady of the Snows
3.3 km
Telescopio Carlos Sánchez
11.8 km
IAC80
11.8 km
ESA IZN-1
11.8 km
Mirador de las Minas de San José
3.2 km
Volcán de Siete Fuentes
10.9 km
Teide Nationalpark - Besucherzentrum El Portillo
7.7 km
MASTER telescope
11.8 km
Queen's Shoe
6.1 km
Mirador de Izana
11.6 km
Viewpoint of the Alto de Guamaso
8.4 km
Viewpoint of the Noses of Teide
8 km
Garden of the El Portillo Visitor Center
7.8 kmReviews
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