Magma is accumulating beneath Pico Viejo, a subsidiary volcano of Mount Teide on Tenerife. It is precisely there that the island has been experiencing increased seismic activity for the past ten years.
Mount Teide
Mount Teide is the name of the highest mountain on Tenerife – and indeed in the whole of Spain. The volcano rises up from the centre of the Canary Islands. Mount Teide offers everything a hiker or climber could wish for.
The most beautiful photos of Mount Teide and the national park
365 sunsets on Mount Teide in 80 seconds
You can find all the latest news and information about Mount Teide here:
Tenerife is tightening access to Mount Teide National Park. Until now, it had been the subject of speculation, but the decisions have now been finalised. Here's what visitors need to know.
Tenerife is now levying an eco-tax on certain areas around Mount Teide. The charge applies only to non-residents.
Storm Emilia has brought snow to Mount Teide. Anyone planning a trip should be aware of these temporary rules for Tenerife's national park.
It stands on Tenerife, is a good 1,500 years old and is the oldest tree in Europe. Yet it is not the famous dragon tree in Icod de los Vinos.
Anyone wishing to climb Mount Teide on Tenerife on foot must register. The registration process has been moved to a central website.
Mount Teide on Tenerife is Spain's highest mountain, at 3,715 metres. In winter, the summit is covered in snow. A trip to the national park is well worth it.
The Tenerife Island Council has followed up its announcement with action: stricter entry controls are to be introduced for Mount Teide.
Anyone wishing to climb Mount Teide on Tenerife on foot must register. Only 300 people are allowed per day. Those are the rules.
Stone towers are springing up in more and more places across the Canary Islands. Here, we explain what they mean.
Climbing enthusiasts have long since discovered Tenerife as an insider's tip. The Canary Islands offer everything your heart desires. Here are our tips.
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Mount Teide on Tenerife is smaller than is stated almost everywhere. But where does this common misconception come from - one that even Google and Wikipedia have fallen for?
Every year, Mount Teide captivates thousands of visitors to Tenerife. We'll show you a lovely route and the best photos.
Tenerife offers 36 different walking routes in Mount Teide National Park. The landscape is as bizarre as a film set. Walking on Mount Teide is a dream come true.
If you really want to experience Tenerife, you simply must have driven through the Cañadas to Mount Teide at least once. We have the perfect route for you.
A 3,715-metre elevation gain in a single hike: Route 040 on Tenerife is a hiking trail of superlatives. You can find all the information here on our website.
Europe's largest solar telescope is called «Gregor». It was built on Tenerife. We'll show you some pictures of this mega-telescope.