Park
Anaga Rural Park
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A mountain range of misty laurel forest, deep valleys and tiny hamlets in the north-east of Tenerife.
National park · Spain · Canary Islands
Mount Teide
A volcano and Spain's highest peak, rising from a lunar-like landscape of lava fields.
UNESCO World Heritage about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Mount Teide matters
Teide is Spain's highest mountain, an ancient volcano that dominates Tenerife. Around it is a surreal national park of lava fields, strange rock formations and bright skies. A cable car takes you high up, and at sunset the shadow of the volcano stretches over the ocean. The stargazing here is world-class.
Talking points
- It is the highest mountain in Spain.
- The surrounding national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Clear air makes it excellent for stargazing.
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Good to know: Reaching the summit crater on foot needs a permit, so check the rules before you go.
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Viewpoint
Masca Valley
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A tiny mountain village on a sheer-sided gorge in the Teno mountains, with a famous hiking trail.
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
San Cristobal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A historic colonial-style university town with a planned grid layout, a short tram ride from Santa Cruz.
Festival or event
Santa Cruz Carnival
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
One of the world's great carnivals, with parades, costumes and street parties every winter.
Beach
Las Teresitas Beach
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A long golden beach beside Anaga, made with sand from the Sahara.
Theme park
Loro Parque
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A well-known zoo and animal park in Puerto de la Cruz, famous for its parrots.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.