Malpaís de Güímar

The reserve stretches across 290 hectares of volcanic terrain, featuring basaltic materials and lava flows that extend toward the Mediterranean Sea.

The area received protected status in 1987, leading to the establishment of a management board in 1989 and official designation as Special Nature Reserve in 1994.

Local communities have utilized the crater and slopes for agricultural purposes, while the tabaiba plant was harvested to produce latex for various applications.

The reserve maintains a steady climate with annual temperatures between 17°C and 23°C, receiving 2,500 hours of sunlight and maintaining 70% relative humidity.

Montana Grande crater measures 300 meters in diameter and 50 meters in depth, shaped asymmetrically by wind patterns during its volcanic formation.

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 28.31200,-16.37100

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07