It covers 46,612 hectares, of which 5,687 hectares are in the town Guía de Isora. It is the largest protected area in the Canary Islands.

The Forest Crown Nature Park is a leafy forest of pine trees and other mountain plants, and encircles El Teide National Park.

Although, in the past, pine trees were exploited by the timber industry, now it is an area reserved for recreational use, for all types of outdoor activities.