Teide National Park
Teide National Park
4.5
Mountains • National Parks • Geologic Formations • Volcanoes
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Strange volcanic rock formations and spectacular scenery distinguish this park, which surrounds Mount Teide, an active volcano and the highest peak in Spain.
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Kajetan D
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This place is out or this world! Stunning views all over, hundreds of hiking trails, mind blowing scenery and plenty of parking ( yeah, you wish! ) Parking is limited, shade is limited and you need some SPF to survive if you’re from northern country. Lava flows and desert scenery is like a big canyon and planet mars together. Absolutely love this place!
Written 17 March 2023
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Mrs Judd
Rainham, UK4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We visited Teide yesterday, it was part of a tour, the tour took is ro the Dragon tree, Garachico, Masca & Teide.
Absolutely breath taking throughout.
Teide is spectacular with amazing views and lots of different colours & textures.
An absolute must!
We booked via our local tourist information.
Our whole tour was €43
If you get Melissa & Mercedes your in for a real treat
Absolutely breath taking throughout.
Teide is spectacular with amazing views and lots of different colours & textures.
An absolute must!
We booked via our local tourist information.
Our whole tour was €43
If you get Melissa & Mercedes your in for a real treat
Written 10 March 2023
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Avidesh
Coventry, UK518 contributions
Mar 2023
An impressive volcanic landscape. Lava deposits were amazing. Minas de San Jose was particularly beautiful. A visit to Tenerife will certainly be incomplete without a visit here.
Written 8 March 2023
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Bolha
3 contributions
Feb 2023
Spectacular.
We did not know that we had to buy the ticket for the cable car beforehand. So by the time we tried it was not available. the tickets are going up $21 and coming down $38. We made a mistake by thinking that we had to go with a tour and that we did not want. So we never actually got to the top.
But we did a hike of Roques de García. This loop was absolutely breathtaking. It is a relatively easy loop.
We did not know that we had to buy the ticket for the cable car beforehand. So by the time we tried it was not available. the tickets are going up $21 and coming down $38. We made a mistake by thinking that we had to go with a tour and that we did not want. So we never actually got to the top.
But we did a hike of Roques de García. This loop was absolutely breathtaking. It is a relatively easy loop.
Written 7 March 2023
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Emily D
Douglas, UK1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Family
The park itself is lovely but not easily assessable. The staff who work in the National Park Museum are the rudest people I have ever met! If you are working with the public and, in particular, tourists, you should have manners and speak to people in a decent fashion. One woman in particular was very rude to my family & ruined the visit for us. If management see this, please train your staff to speak to people politely, manners cost nothing.
Written 26 February 2023
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Suklaaja
Andalucia, Spain460 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
If you haven't been, it's worth a visit. Fresh air, lots of good outdoor trails. Bring warm clothes to keep out the wind, sunscreen. In the morning in winter the roads can be icy, especially in shady places. Drive carefully
Written 17 February 2023
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Davidjellis
Lowestoft, UK8,635 contributions
Dec 2022
My wife and I visited Mount Teide National Park as part of a cruise ship excursion and we had a great day. The National Park has had UNESCO World Heritage Site status for many years and this unique landscape offers a variety of views and experiences.
The main stop on our tour was Los Roques de Garcia formations with enough time to have a wander around the rocks, climb a few paths and take in the sights. We didn't have enough time to do the cablecar to the top of Mount Teide (the highest mountain in Spain) but the huge volcano towers over the park and offers many opportunities for some great photos.
There are a couple of visitor centres and the park is serviced by a good road network. The scenery is a mix of calderas and rocks and is arguably THE thing to see if visiting the island.
The main stop on our tour was Los Roques de Garcia formations with enough time to have a wander around the rocks, climb a few paths and take in the sights. We didn't have enough time to do the cablecar to the top of Mount Teide (the highest mountain in Spain) but the huge volcano towers over the park and offers many opportunities for some great photos.
There are a couple of visitor centres and the park is serviced by a good road network. The scenery is a mix of calderas and rocks and is arguably THE thing to see if visiting the island.
Written 5 February 2023
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Jennifer and Peter Paterson
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
There are too many cars for the space available
More parking is needed or else consider a park and ride scheme
More parking is needed or else consider a park and ride scheme
Written 8 December 2022
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Ines
2 contributions
Nov 2022
it was a sunny day in November, clear skies and a very knowledgeable guide from Coming 2 excursions on Puerto de La Cruz. Should have gone up the cable car if we knew the skies would be clear.
Written 13 November 2022
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Allie_LRL
Boulder, CO108 contributions
Oct 2022
It was a beautiful drive with really cool volcanic landscape. It was easily one of my top 10 national parks that I have visited. I wish I could go again when my parents go in December because my Dad has a masters and phd in geology and will be geeking-out about the rock formations and structures the entire trip.
Written 10 October 2022
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Indrashis Podder
Kolkata (Calcutta), India40 contributions
Hola
I shall be traveling to Tenerife, landing t Tenerife South Airport at 9 am.
Can I do Teide National park on that day? Say start at 10 and return by 3 or 4.
I can't find any tour which leaves at 10 from South.
I was assuming if I could take a cab to Teife from TFS airport and returns via the Titsa bus? Is it feasible or I have to return tickets on Titsa?
Thanks in advance
Sherry R
Phoenix, AZ43 contributions
I don't think its enough time. I had a car and it takes over an hour to get there...actually closer to 2. and you want to hike and explore. Don't forget, if you want to go UP the tram, it requires a reservation
Do you need to pay to go to the national park?
Ivan Todorov
Sofia, Bulgaria214 contributions
There is no charge for the park itself. There is a fee for climbing the last part of the volcano.
Which visitor center do I go to if I’m coming from Adeje? Thank you
alibatty🦇
Dundee, UK4,840 contributions
El Portillo visitor’s centre. It has info boards about Teide & it’s volcanic structure , and also on the unique botany of the area. Garden trail outside, and also starting off point for different hikes into the park. Also free toilets.
Yvonne T
Boone2 contributions
Just wanted to say thanks for the interesting and helpful review!
What a great adventure you had! My daughter just moved to
Tenerife and I thought maybe we should try the hike....but I think
I will have to train a LOT before I attempt something like this!
Can't believe how cold it must have been up there. Good
warnings and suggestions for future hikers!
Thanks again :)
207mara954
Cuneo, Italy83 contributions
Purtroppo non comprendono l'inglese
Megan T
3 contributions
Where can I book tickets for the cable car?
ibiviajeros
Ibi, Spain1,402 contributions
Book your time slot at travel agents in all the island resorts, or online. Notably, a key advantage of booking online is that if the cable car is not running that morning or afternoon, the refund goes directly to your payment card—without having to go back to the agent and ask for a refund*. By the way, it's windy quite frequently—so short-notice cancellations are not uncommon.
*They'll probably try to sell an alternative, instead of doing a refund.
Gabriele
Buscate, Italy186 contributions
Ciao a tutti, volevo sapere se è possibile effettuare un'escursione al parco nazionale da soli, senza una guida.
Grazie mille a tutti per la disponibilità.
Federica
291 contributions
io la farei con la guida anche perchè danno delle spiegazioni storiche flora..che senza guida restano semplice passeggiata...chiedete all agenzia Get Holiday sono italiani molto preparati Basso vi accompagnerà in una bellissima escursione.
Ele_Giaretta
Province of Mantua, Italy292 contributions
Ciao a tutti, qualcuno ha fatto l’esperienza al tramonto? Sul sito scrivono che farà freddo (ho prenotato per il 21 Agosto) ed effettivamente il meteo segnala una temperatura di circa 8 gradi alle ore 20.00.. Qualcuno ha giá provato quest’esperienza con queste temperature? Grazie!
nicoFirenze
Florence, Italy89 contributions
si io sono stata giugno.. ed era gia freschino.. quindi sicuramente essendo alto portarti una giacca con voi.
Hispanovich
Huesca, Spain38 contributions
Llevamos 1 hora llamando por qué nuestro coche de alquiler se ha roto y no podemos llegar al teleférico. Nadie coge el teléfono y vamos a perder 54 euros. Muchísimas gracias por la buenísima atención que te dá el Parque Nacional del Teide.
JJSS85
Majorca, Spain90 contributions
Habitualmente aunque se llegue tarse si se habla con el personal del teleférico no hay ningún problema en reubicarles en la cola.
Federica R
1 contribution
Ciao, ho acquistato i biglietti per la funivia ( salita e discesa) ma ho letto che la permanenza nella stazione in vetta è di massimo un'ora. E' sufficiente per percorrere almeno un sentiero con calma? Cosa succede se si sfora di qualche minuto l'ora di rientro? Grazie
Ricky67
Italia258 contributions
Ciao, se hai acquistato soltanto il biglietto per la funivia senza l'accesso alla vetta del Teide la durata di permanenza è al massimo di un'ora. L'ente parco vuole evitare il rischio di sovraffollamento dell'area, che è comunque una zona protetta.
All'arrivo alla stazione superiore della teleferica troverai 3 diversi sentieri: uno è quello che raggiunge la cima (il n. 10, se non ricordo male) ed è chiuso da un piccolo cancello con il controllo dei permessi per la salita; gli altri due (l'11 e il 12, sempre se non ricordo male) si dirigono verso punti panoramici, la Fortaleza e il Pico Viejo. Il tempo di un'ora è sufficiente per completarne almeno uno dei due.
Non so dirti quanto siano rigorosi nel rispetto dell'orario, ma penso che qualche minuto di tolleranza sia ammissibile.
Se arrivi con un'auto ricordati di prenderti un po' di tempo per parcheggiare perché (a meno che tu non abbia prenotato all'apertura della funivia) i posti si riempiono in fretta e rischi di dover fare un po' di strada a piedi.
Buona escursione.
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TEIDE NATIONAL PARK (Tenerife) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Teide by Night: Sunset & Stargazing with Telescopes Experience (From €78.88)
- Hotels near Teide National Park:
- (3.33 km) Parador de Canadas del Teide
- (3.34 km) Refugio de Altavista
- (10.64 km) Hotel Spa Villalba
- (11.17 km) El Tejar Hotel & Spa
- (15.89 km) Hotel San Agustin
- Restaurants near Teide National Park:
- (10.81 km) El Refugio de Vilaflor
- (15.33 km) Tasca Tierras del Sur
- (15.31 km) Finca Tres Roques
- (14.36 km) Tasca la Cantera
- (15.68 km) El Chamo
- Attractions near Teide National Park:
- (2.70 km) Volcan El Teide
- (3.59 km) Los Roques de Garcia
- (6.78 km) Tenerife Guided Walks
- (13.72 km) Cueva del Viento
- (14.70 km) ARTlandya