Teide National Park

Is, without a doubt, the most visited place on the island, this is the highest mountain peak in Spain (3718 metres), El Teide.

The volcanic activity in this area has formed some extraordinarily attractive and unique landscapes in this Protected Natural Park.

The territory occupied by this park starts from an altitude of 1,650 metres.

It is advisable, especially during the winter months, to take a coat. Sunglasses and a cap are advisable to protect us from the suns rays during the rest of the year.

Weather permitting we can set off from 2,356 up to 3,555 metres of altitude in the cable car. If we wish to walk to the summit (never to the base of the crater), we would have to apply for a permit.

Inside the park we find the visitors' centre, where we can get more information, also available are bar and restaurant services and a souvenir shop.

Paths on the Teide National Park
To apply for a free guide please call previously to book tel: 922922371 from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 14:00.

Cable car:

If you want to have further information about prices and operation of the cable car, please phone: 922010440 .Time table: 1st. Departure at 9:00 Last departure: 16:00

To claim to the top:
Considering that National Park Teide is a natural and restricted area, It is necessary to have a special permit to claim the last 400 metres of the mountain. You can obtain this free permit only through National Park’s Website : www.reservasparquesnacionales.es or through email: teide.maot@gobiernodecanarias.org (minimum 8 day in advance). If you need further information about the National Park: address: C/ Doctor Sixto Perera González, nº 25 CP 38300. El Mayorazgo. Villa de La Orotava. Timetable: from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 until 14:00 Phone: 922922371

Sleeping at the Alta Vista´s Refuge.
Alta Vista’s is open from March to November. It will be closed if it snows. We suggest you to book at least 2 week in advance. For further information about prices or booking, please, phone to 922 010 440, from Mond-Frid from 08:00 until 14:00.