Teide National Park

This area, covering 18,990 hectares, extends from 1,650 to 3,718 metres above sea level, where the imposing peak of Mount Teide rises. The park is distinguished by its extraordinary volcanic landscape, where cones and lava flows create a unique set of shapes and colours. Added to this is a great biological wealth, with a very high number of endemic plant species and invertebrate fauna notable for its quantity and exclusivity.

Teide National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007 in the Natural Heritage category, is undoubtedly one of the great icons of Tenerife. Its plant diversity is exceptional, especially given the altitude conditions, making it a privileged place for sighting endemic species.

Teide, Spain’s highest peak, is home to caves, lava flows and cones that make up a breathtaking landscape and a natural treasure that is unique in the world. It is also one of the oldest parks in the country and has a peripheral protection zone which, together with the Corona Forestal Natural Park, covers an area of approximately 46,612 hectares. Its emblem is the Teide violet, a beautiful endemic flower that only the most fortunate can see in spring.