International Tenerife Memorial March 27, 1977

The International Tenerife Memorial is a spiral-shaped monument on Mesa Mota mountain that rises toward the sky like a bridge between earth and heaven. The structure consists of a series of ascending steps leading toward the mountain's center.

The memorial was built after the March 27, 1977 aircraft collision, when two passenger planes crashed into each other at the airport. This event marked an important moment in the island's history and left a lasting impact on aviation safety practices.

The memorial's name directly references March 27, 1977, keeping the event present in visitors' minds as they walk the site. People from many nations gather here to express solidarity and remember those who were lost.

The site sits on Mesa Mota mountain in the north of the island and is reached by following marked walking paths through the park area. The location offers clear sightlines to the airport zone and on clear days you can see Spain's tallest mountain from this vantage point.

The memorial was designed by a Dutch artist and stands on a mountain with a direct view to the exact location where the tragedy occurred. This placement creates a space where history and the present moment meet, allowing visitors to grasp the significance of what happened in a deeply personal way.

Location: Tegueste

Creator: Reindert Wepko van de Wint

GPS coordinates: 28.50681,-16.31834

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46