TEIDE NATIONAL PARK

Don’t miss this national park, a natural wonder given to us by nature and visited by millions of people every year. Enjoy wonderful volcanic landscapes, endemic vegetation and varied fauna.

Please remember that when passing through and visiting the Teide National Park, you must show the utmost respect for the peace and conservation of this place.

Principal image: Marek Piwnicki from Unsplash.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Teide National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007 with the category of Natural Asset and as a national park in 1954 in recognition of its volcanic and biological uniqueness. With the category of Natural Asset, it is also a European Diploma by the Council of Europe and forms part of the Natura 2000 Network Sites.

Located right in the centre and at an average altitude of 2,000 meters, the caldera structure stands out, accompanied by the highest peak in Spain, the Teide-Pico-Viejo stratovolcano, at 3,715 meters high. This volcanic complex is considered one of the best examples of volcanism in the world.

On the other hand, the cones and lava flows are of great scientific and scenic interest. To this, we must add the wealth of fauna and flora, with a large number of endemic Canarian species and exclusive species.

It covers an area of almost 19,000 hectares, making it the largest and oldest of all the national parks in the Canary Islands. It has a Peripheral Protection Zone, and is surrounded by the Corona Forestal Natural Park, which, with an area of 46,612.9 hectares, is the largest protected natural space in the whole of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Declaration

Decree of 22 January 1954
Reclassification and extension

Law 5/1981 of 25 March 1981. Resolution of 14 October 1999 (BOE, no. 310, 28 April 1999)
Instruments

Master Plan for Use and Management – PRUG (Decree 153/2002, of 24 October, BOC 164)
Total surface area

18,990.00 ha
Protection zone

7,374.32 ha
Area of socio-economic influence

127.958,28 ha
Province

Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Autonomous Community

Canary Islands
Location coordinates (Latitude, Longitude)

28° 20′ 42″ N, 16° 43′ 49″ O
28° 11′ 23″ N, 16° 28′ 55″ W

RULES FOR VISITING THE PARK AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The following actions are prohibited:

  1. The collection of stones, plants, animals and any of their parts and remains.
  2. The extraction or alteration of any archaeological object.
  3. Drive vehicles off the roads and tracks open to the public.
  4. The dumping of garbage or debris.
  5. Paint the rocks or write names using them.
  6. Make or cause fires.
  7. Circulate in reserve areas and on trails for which authorization is required and you do not have it.
  8. Free camping.
  9. The establishment of any point of sale.
  10. The installation of all types of posters or advertising advertisements.
  11. The use of any weapon that is not for hunting, and when it is authorized.
  12. The release of exotic animals in the Park grounds.
  13. The introduction and release of chemical or biologically active substances into the environment.
  14. Carrying out professional commercial cinematography and video activities without authorization from the Park Administration.
  15. The use of radios or instruments at high volume.

Please take the following into account:

When you visit the Teide National Park you must keep in mind that you will be in a high mountain environment, at more than 2000 meters high. To avoid problems, remember these details:

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Always carry water.

Protect yourself against sunstroke by wearing sunglasses and a cap or hat, and protective sun creams are also essential.

Ascending the Pico del Teide is not recommended for people of delicate health or advanced age, especially for those with heart-lung conditions.

It is easy to get lost in the National Park, avoid deviating from the marked trails.

During the coldest period of year, there can be ice and snow, which can be dangerous

In case of doubt or query, you have the Park staff at your disposal to resolve them.

ACCESS STATUS

After the serious forest fire suffered in August 2023 and until further notice, a series of measures and access restrictions have been activated by the Cabildo de Tenerife for access to the national park from TF-21 through Orotava and TF-24 from la Esperanza.

The measures adopted are the following:

  1. The speed is limited to 50 km/h.
  2. The transit of two-wheeled vehicles is prohibited.

 

Distances to:

La Orotava – 33km

La Laguna – 44km

Vilaflor – 16 km

Los Cristianos – 48km

Santa Cruz de Tenerife – 53 km

ACCESS

The Park has four access roads:

 

  • North: TF-21 from La Orotava to Las Cañadas (Portillo de la Villa) (31 km).
  • East: TF-24, which starts from La Laguna to Portillo de la Villa (30 km).
  • South: TF-21 from Granadilla, passing through Vilaflor to Las Cañadas (Boca de Tauce) (km 57.5).
  • West: TF-38 from Chío to Las Cañadas (Boca de Tauce) (km 8.3).

 

Public bus lines to access the national park:

TITSA – Line 348 from Puerto de la Cruz to Parador del Teide. (from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
TITSA – Line 342 from Costa Adeje station to El Portillo (from 9:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.)

We recommend that in case of possible changes in schedules, please, be aware of possible changes on the TITSA website.

POINTS OF INTEREST

VISITORS CENTER

Teide National Park has several visitor centers open to the public every day of the year (except December 25 and January 1). We leave them to you below:

 

Centro de visitantes El Portillo

Located at the northern access to the Park, this center presents the relationships between the living beings that inhabit the Park and their physical environment. You will understand the geological history of the Park, its formation, its flora and fauna and, of course, the climatic characteristics of the area.

Open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

 

LOCATION

READ MORE ABOUT VISITORS CENTER

Centro de visitantes Cañada Blanca

Accessing the Park from the south, you will find the Cañada Blanca Visitor Center, inaugurated in 2022. Located in front of Roques de García, and next to the Parador de Turismo Cañadas del Teide.

You will learn about the evolution of the different ways of life in Las Cañadas, from prehistory to modern times. In addition, it reserves a space for astronomy, atmospheric, geological and volcanological research.

It has a projection room, audiovisual productions, and a viewing terrace with an interpretive model of the landscape.

Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed: December 25, January 1 and 6.

If you wish to arrange a group visit, contact the visitor center in advance: 922 373 391.

 

LOCATION

 

Jardín botánico en el Portillo

With a surface area of 4 hectares, specimens produced in the nursery have been introduced little by little into this garden with the aim of integrating them into the existing vegetation. The public is offered the possibility of contemplating the plant species that grow in the high Canarian mountains, around 75% species, many of which are endemic to the island of Tenerife.

Visiting hours: All the year
Visit price: Free

 

LOCATION

 

Museo Etnográfico Juan Évora

Juan Évora was the last inhabitant of Las Cañadas who preserved the traditional way of life. The house in which he lived, located at the intersection of Boca Tauce, near the intersection of the TF-21 and TF-38 roads, has been rehabilitated as an information point.

It also has an exhibition about the ancient lifestyle of the shepherds in Las Cañadas.

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. every day of the week.

 

LOCATION

VIEWPOINTS

The Teide National Park has numerous viewpoints with interpretive tables that will give you information about the place you are visiting.

Currently the network of viewpoints that exist are:

SHOW LIST OF VIEWPOINTS

Mirador de La Tarta
Mirador de La Tarta II
Mirador de Usos Tradicionales (Pista General de Arico)
Mirador de Volcanes de Fasnia
Mirador del Corral del Niño
Miradores del Jardín Botánico
Mirador del Portillo Alto
Mirador las Minas de San José
Mirador del Tabonal Negro
Mirador de los Huevos del Teide (Montaña Blanca)
Mirador de la base del teleférico
Mirador de la Rambleta
Mirador de la Fortaleza

Mirador de Pico Viejo
Mirador del Filo
Mirador de la Ruleta (o de la Catedral)
Mirador de los Roques de García
Mirador de la Cañada Blanca
Mirador de los Azulejos
Mirador del Llano de Ucanca
Mirador de la Zapatilla de la Reina
Mirador de Boca de Tauce
Mirador de las Narices del Teide o Chahorra
Mirador de Sámara
Mirador de Bajada de Chío
Mirador de Samara

PARKING LOTS

The National Park has numerous car parks in different areas, here you have, differentiated in size, all of them that you can find:

SHOW LIST OF PARKING LOTS

Big parking lots:

Aparcamiento del Centro de Visitantes del Portillo de la Villa.
Aparcamiento y carretera de acceso al Teleférico.
Aparcamiento de los Roques de García (La Ruleta).
Aparcamientos del Centro de Visitantes de Cañada Blanca y del Parador.
Aparcamientos del Portillo Alto.

Medium and small parking lots:

Aparcamiento de las Minas de San José.
Aparcamiento de Montaña Blanca (inicio de la subida al Teide).
Aparcamiento-mirador del Tabonal Negro. Aparcamiento-mirador de los Azulejos.
Aparcamiento-mirador del Llano de Ucanca.
Aparcamiento-mirador de Boca Tauce.
Aparcamiento-mirador de Chahorra (Narices del Teide).
Aparcamientos cercanos a La Crucita y al Roque del Mal Abrigo (carretera TF-21).
Aparcamientos-miradores del Corral del Niño.
Aparcamiento mirador de la Zapatilla de la Reina.
Aparcamiento mirador de Sámara.
Aparcamiento del Sanatorio.
Aparcamiento de la rotonda del Portillo (actualmente en obras).
Aparcamientos-miradores de La Tarta

WALKING TRAILS

The Teide National Park has a wide network of 41 trails that run through the entire park and give you the opportunity to get to know it in maximum depth.

You must keep in mind that they have different lengths and difficulties, it is best to ask for information at the visitor centers.

There are more than 183 kilometers of trails and only one, No. 10 Telesforo Bravo, with a length of 670 m, has restricted access (a permit is required to access Pico del Teide). The rest, 99.64%, are free access and transit.

In addition, more than 1.300 m of trails have been adapted for people with reduced mobility in Roques de García, Caramujo and at the exit from the El Portillo Botanical Garden.

 

RESERVE ACCESS TO THE PEAK

 

In the button above you can process the permit to access Pico del Teide on foot using the “Sendero Telesforo Bravo” (no. 10 of the Park network). This tour is done on foot.

COMPLETE LIST OF TRAILS

DATA OF INTEREST

HEALTHCARE

EMERGENCIES: 112

CRUZ ROJA (Cruz Roja La Orotava): 922 33 01 01

PROTECCIÓN CIVIL: 112

 

HOSPITALITY SERVICES

PARADOR DE TURISMO: 922 38 64 15

EL PORTILLO RESTAURANT: 922 35 60 06

 

TELEPHONES OF INTEREST

PARQUE NACIONAL DEL TEIDE (La Orotava Office): 922 92 23 71

PARADOR DE TURISMO: 922 38 64 15

REFUGIO DE ALTAVISTA: 922 01 04 40

TITSA: 922 53 13 00

OBSERVATORIO DEL TEIDE (Instituto Astrofísico de Canarias IAC): Central 922 32 91 10

BROCHURES AND GUIDES

We leave you below with a series of brochures and guides that you can view by clicking on them or even downloading them.

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