Teide National Park
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Natural and Archaeological Wonders
This collection highlights the volcanic geology and traditional hydrological systems of Tenerife. It features the Cueva del Hielo, a high-altitude lava tube known for permanent ice deposits, and the Cuevas Negras, which served as significant archaeological sites for the indigenous Guanche people. The list also documents numerous 'galerías'—specialized horizontal tunnels used for groundwater extraction—and natural springs like Fuente de Chavao, illustrating the island's historical reliance on subterranean water sources.
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Observatories and Towers
This collection features the high-altitude facilities of the Teide Observatory, one of the world's most significant sites for solar study. Located at 2,390 meters on Tenerife, the site hosts advanced instruments like the THEMIS and GREGOR telescopes. The list also includes specialized fire lookout towers and scenic viewpoints distributed across the volcanic terrain of Teide National Park, providing both scientific utility and panoramic perspectives of the Canary Islands' landscape.
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Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Spanish
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +34
Tours & Activities
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