Route 01 · Climbing Mount Teide
The roof of Spain
There are places you visit and places you remember. Climbing Teide belongs to the second kind. At 3,715 metres, Teide dominates Tenerife and offers one of the most striking landscapes in the Canaries. To really enjoy it, it is worth planning the visit and giving it time.
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Where
Teide National Park, Tenerife.
Time to allow
Half a day at the very least. If you want to combine Teide with viewpoints and different parts of the National Park, we suggest setting aside practically the whole day.
Do you need a permit to climb to the summit?
Yes, for the final stretch up to the crater. Since 2026, access to the summit has to be booked in advance on the official Tenerife ON platform, with limited places per time slot, and non-resident visitors pay an eco-fee. Check current prices and availability before you go.
Driving through the National Park, stopping at the viewpoints or walking around the Roques de García needs no permit.
Suggested route
Start early. Drive up towards Las Cañadas del Teide. Stop at several points during the climb. Visit the Roques de García. Carry on to the cable car area. Explore the National Park without rushing. End the visit enjoying the volcanic landscape and, conditions allowing, the sunset.
What to bring
Water. Sun protection. Comfortable footwear. Warm clothing. Sunglasses. A jacket even in the warmest months.
VviewCanarias tip
Don't photograph only Teide. Look for roads, volcanic formations, silhouettes and people within the landscape to convey the sheer scale of the National Park.
Our recommendation
Don't rush. Teide shouldn't be one more stop on a list of places to see. It is an experience of driving, stopping and taking in the landscape.
Where to stay
Our homes are spread across Tenerife and La Gomera, so almost all of these routes are a short drive away.
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