2 stops in walking order

Historic Site

Tenerife ( TEN-ə-REEF-(ay); Spanish:; formerly spelled Teneriffe) is the largest and most-populous island of the Canary Islands, an autonomous community of Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa. With an area of 2,034.38 km2 (785.48 sq mi) and a population of 972,018 in 2026, it is the largest island in Macaronesia, and the most populous island in both Macaronesia and Spain. Tenerife is dominated by Teide, a volcanic peak that is the highest mountain in Spain and the highest point in the Atlantic islands. The island was inhabited by the Indigenous Guanche people before its incorporation into the Crown of Castile in 1496. Today, Tenerife is the political, economic, and demographic centre of the Canary Islands. Its capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, shares the status of capital of the autonomous community with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, while nearby San Cristóbal de La Laguna is home to the University of La Laguna and one of the two sites declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on the island. Tenerife is known for its diverse landscapes, which range from volcanic peaks and pine forests to coastal cliffs and subtropical valleys. The island contains Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Macizo de Anaga, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

~20 min at this stop

National Park

Teide National Park is a national park located in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The national park is centered on Mount Teide, the highest mountain of Spain (3,718 meters high) in addition, the highest volcano in the Atlantic Ocean islands and the third highest volcano in the world from its base in the ocean floor (7.500 meters high). Pico Viejo, also included within the national park limits, is the second highest volcano in the Canary Islands with its 3,135 m peak. Mount Teide and Pico Viejo are the only two peaks in the Canary islands rising above the 3,000 m level. The park has an area of 18,990 hectares located in the municipality of La Orotava. It was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on June 28, 2007. Since the end of 2007, it has also been one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. On a ridge, to the east of Teide, are the telescopes of the Observatorio del Teide.

~20 min at this stop