Pico viejo, Stratovolcano in Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province, Spain.
The crater of Pico Viejo extends 800 meters in diameter and reaches an elevation of 3,135 meters, making it the second-highest peak in the Canary Islands.
During the 1798 eruption, Pico Viejo expelled 12 million cubic meters of lava over three months, forming distinctive black surface patterns across the landscape.
The Guanches people of Tenerife conducted special ceremonies near Pico Viejo, believing the volcano contained supernatural forces that required ritual appeasement.
Visitors can access the volcano through Route Number 12, also known as Montana Chahorra, which provides a marked path to reach the observation points.
From the summit, travelers can observe three different Canary Islands - La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Palma - during periods of clear weather conditions.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
Elevation above the sea: 3,135 m
GPS coordinates: 28.26392,-16.66468
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:42
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