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is possibly the most striking scenery you have ever seen.


These are some of the most spectacular volcanic manifestations on the planet. Imagination doesn’t even come close to the imposing panorama that appears before our eyes at the peak, at a height of 3,715 metres, with extraordinary views of the caldera, the hundreds of lava cones, flows, dykes, rocks... Not to mention the flora and fauna that lives there, with plenty of endemic species, some of which are exclusive to the park itself. Anyone in good shape and with about six hours to spare can climb to the top on foot, following the trail, but you can also take the cable car and get there in just a few minutes. A trip through incredible natural spaces For most of those who know the island, the


Teide National Park is Tenerife’s crowning jewel. But it’s not the only one. Surrounding this volcanic landscape is another treasure, the Corona Forestal Natural Park, a lush Canary


Island pine forest that extends


grandiosely over ravines and valleys. A spectacle of colours that vary from the intense greens of the pines to the blues of the sea and sky to the darker tones of the great volcano.


And there’s more. Such as the Macizo de


IF there’s one thing Tenerife can brag about, it’s extraordinary natural spaces. But one stands out more than any other: the Teide National Park, the most visited park in all of Europe. As well as being home to the impressive volcanic structure that is the Teide, the highest peak in Spain and a Natural World Heritage Site, you will find here what


Anaga, one of the seven biosphere reserves in the Canary Islands and a refuge for laurisilva species that are extinct on most of the planet, where natural and cultural values combine in perfect harmony. Or the Teno Rural Park, a place with harsh orography and impressive cliffs, valleys and areas of forest that have benefitted from their isolation, as it has allowed valuable habitats that serve as havens for endangered species to be maintained almost perfectly intact. These are natural environments that are also home to delightful hamlets dedicated to agriculture and livestock farming. You can also feel the history in Tenerife’s towns and municipalities. For instance, San Cristóbal de la Laguna is a unique example of


a colonial city with no walls, which inspired later cities in the American colonies. That, in addition to the fact that it has practically maintained its original 15th-century layout with no alterations, has earned it the accolade of being named a World Heritage Site. La Orotava is home to an important historical and artistic ensemble, as is Puerto de la Cruz, which also has a fascinating botanical garden.


The civic and religious architecture of Icod


de los Vinos and, of course, its enormous, ancient dragon tree, a species that originates in Micronesia, are likewise worthy of a visit. Or the coastal town of Garachico, where you can still see traces of the violent volcanic eruption in 1706. And we can’t not mention the island capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where busy city life mixes with a historic quarter bordered by a triangle of streets and squares where you can see its most emblematic buildings. One of them is the Old Civilian Hospital, which is an example of neoclassical architecture and houses one of the island’s most interesting museums: the MUNA Museum of Nature and Archaeology.


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of Europe and is among the most visited in the world.


The Teide volcano is 3,715 metres tall, making it the highest peak in Spain, and it is also a World Heritage Site. It is the most visited national park in


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