Mount Teide Tenerife
Welcome to Mount Teide Tenerife, here you will find all you need to know about the highest point in spain and where to book to get discounted tickets for your Teide excursion, you can also see the Parador del Teide hotel located in the national park of Tenerife.
Mount Teide Tenerife is one of the most popular attractions in Tenerife and gets a massive 3.5 million visitors a year. Locally it is know as Pico Del Teide and is the highest elevation in Spain and also the highest of the Atlantic islands standing 3718 meters above sea level and about 7500 meters above the Atlantic Ocean floor, from the base of the volcano it is the third largest on earth which last erupted in 1909. The area around the mountain makes up the national park of Tenerife and is a world heritage site.
National park and hotel
The national Park covers over 18,000 hectares and is home to many different species of birds, insects, flowers and trees be sure to look out for the mount Teide violets which are an endangered species of wild flowers. its also makes a great day out for hiking. Along the way you will be able to see the giant crater and the strange rock shapes left behind from the lava flow. If you are looking for a truly relaxing and unforgettable holiday we recommend the Parador hotel it is located in the national park of Tenerife in the Cañadas crater 2,000 meters above sea level, so along with the beautiful scenery you will see the most amazing sunsets and some spectacular views overlooking the whole island of Tenerife. Car hire is highly recommended if you would rather be near the beaches, shops and restaurantsduring the day. This is a perfect hotel if you want to retreat from the stress of everyday life, if you are into stargazing, sightseeing, hiking, mountain biking or just want a relaxing holiday away from the busy beaches and noisy bars the Parador Cañadas hotel comes highly recommended.
Tours and excursions
If your planning a holiday to Tenerife taking a tour is highly recommended and one of the must see attractions of Tenerife. The mountain is also the scenery to many films such as one million years B.C, Shaw shank redemption, and most recently Clash of the Titans.
Pico Viejo
Pico viejo is another volcano located in Tenerife it is the second highest point in Tenerife and stands 3,000 meters above sea level. It is part of the volcanic Teide-Pico Viejo formation which was formed over 200,000 years ago.
