Teide is located on Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary Islands, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, 290 km (180 mi) northwest of the coast of Western Sahara. The volcano is located in a central position on the Tenerife island. Administratively, the Canary Islands are a Spanish autonomous community.

Mount Teide is the third highest and most voluminous volcanic structure in the world, following Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea in Hawaii. It is the highest peak on the Canary Islands and in the whole of Spain.

The Teide National Park has generally a very sunny, dry and mild climate. The major climates found in the Teide National Park are the Mediterranean climate (Csa / Csb) and the Semi-arid climate (BSk). [13]

Sep 11, 2023 · The natural boundaries of Teide National Park are marked by a grandiose, spectacular caldera. The Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano formed inside this elliptical depression, which measures 16 x 11 km.

Feb 26, 2025 · Boasting UNESCO status and the highest peak in Spain, El Teide (3,718 m), Teide National Park is one of the most impressive destinations in the Canary Islands. The park stretches across the center of Tenerife encompassing the Cañadas del Teide caldera.

In the vibrant archipelago of the Spanish Canary Islands stands the mighty Teide National Park (PNT), home to the highest volcano in Spain and one of the largest in the world. This unique enclave, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living canvas showcasing the powerful volcanic activity that shaped the island of Tenerife.

With its three-million-year-old lava flows, volcanic cones, strata, and ancient rocks, this may look like a scene from another world, but in fact Mount Teide is located in the centre of Tenerife, its lava-strewn landscape stretching across the vast caldera of Las Cañadas.

Aug 30, 2024 · No matter which hiking trail you take, everywhere you can see bizarrely shaped structures, cooled lava flows or yellowish shimmering sulfur fields and you have a wonderful view from both sides into the large volcanic cauldron, the Caldera Cañadas del Teide.

It is the largest volcanic caldera in Macaronesia; its north wall now lies on the seabed after collapsing approximately 170,000 years ago. The most recent theories suggest that it was formed after a great explosion that caused it to collapse and slide into the sea.

Las Cañadas Caldera: This massive crater is an awe-inspiring sight, with vast plains surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs. Observatorio del Teide: For astronomy enthusiasts, the nearby Teide Observatory offers tours showcasing its world-renowned telescopes.