El Cañadas del Teide National Park It is located in the center of the island of Tenerife, in the province of Santa Cruz. It occupies 18.990 hectares of volcanic landscape at 2.000 meters above sea level. Declared Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, in recognition of its unique landscape and geology.
El Teide massif- Pico Viejo with 3.718 meters emerges in the great volcanic caldera of Las Canyons of Teide, a plains occupied by the sedimentation of lava in the form of caves, such as the Ice cave and stratified rock, in the Roques Garcia.
You can spend the night in the National Parador located at the foot of Mount Teide, where the night sky is of impressive clarity. That is why this Park is considered one of the best places in the world for stargazing. There is an important center for astronomical observation in the Park.
In his land he keeps archaeological remains of prehistoric origin and a rich ecological treasure. Its flora has a large number of endemisms that are highly adapted to extreme conditions. Just like its fauna, especially rich in invertebrate animals. He weather is extreme, characterized by snow in winter, high summer temperatures and strong hurricane-force winds.
You can get to the Park from anywhere on the island, but it is best to do it from La Laguna, Through the El Portillo visitor center, at the entrance, where you can better organize your visit.
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