Spain's highest peak (3,715 m) in a lunar landscape.
Address: Teide National Park, Tenerife
Teide is a volcano that last erupted in 1909 (Chinyero vent). The park sits inside a giant crater called Las Cañadas, 2,000 m above sea level.
The cable car climbs to 3,555 m; walking to the summit needs a free permit from the national parks office.
All year; snow possible in winter.
Early morning for the cable car; sunset for colours.
The cable car closes in strong wind.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Only for the last section to the summit crater.
It can be; avoid with heart or breathing problems.
Excellent; join a guided tour.
