Volcanoes and peaks in Canary Islands

From Spain's highest summit to fresh lava fields, the archipelago's volcanic landscapes are its signature.

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Mount Teide

Spain's highest peak at 3,718 meters, this massive dormant volcano is also the world's third largest volcano located on an island.

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Islote de Hilario - Montañas del Fuego

Geothermal visitor center in Timanfaya National Park offering live demonstrations of subsurface volcanic heat alongside expansive views of surrounding lava fields.

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Tajogaite Volcano

Volcanic vent on La Palma's Cumbre Vieja ridge formed during the 2021 eruption.

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Roque de los Muchachos

Peak

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Roque Nublo

Gran Canaria's second-highest summit, this striking volcanic formation was once a sacred site for the island's indigenous inhabitants.

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Calderón Hondo

Extinct volcanic cinder cone in northern Fuerteventura with a well-preserved crater over 66 meters deep and panoramic viewpoint trails.

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Volcán de San Antonio

Pyroclastic cone volcano situated on the island of La Palma.

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Teneguía

Cinder cone at the southern tip of La Palma formed during the 1971 eruption, featuring a trail along the crater rim where heat still rises from the ground.