🌋 Teide National Park
Spain's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage volcanic landscape in the Canary Islands
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Canary Islands, Spain
- Mount Teide elevation: 3,718 metres (12,198 feet)
- UNESCO inscription: 2007
- Teide Observatory conducts major astrophysical research at high altitude
Teide National Park is a volcanic landscape in the Canary Islands that protects Spain's highest mountain and one of Europe's most significant geological sites. Mount Teide, a stratified volcano rising 3,718 metres, dominates a vast caldera surrounded by lava fields, cinder cones, and cliffs of geological interest. Teide National Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 for its outstanding volcanic features and exceptional research value. As of 2026, the park remains fully ...