How to get there


• Along Road TF-21 that joins “La Orotova” with “Portillo de la Villa”, crossing right through the Park.

• Along Road TF-21 from “Vilaflor” to the “Teide National Park”, along the access road for the tourist areas of “Playa de las Américas” and “Los Cristianos”.  

• Along Road TF-24 from “La Laguna” to “Portillo de la Villa”.  

• Along Road TF-23 from “Boca de Tauce” to “Chío”, which links with the one leading to “Los Gigantes”.  

    Existing public bus services:                                                       www.titsa.com   

    • Line 348, “Puerto de la Cruz-Las Cañadas”, departure timetable at 09:15 hours from “Puerto de la Cruz” and at 16:00 hours from “Las Cañadas” with intermediate stops at “La Orotava, Aguamansa” and “El Portillo”.  

    • Line 342, “Playa de las Américas-Las Cañadas”, departure timetable at 09:15 hours from “Las Américas (1) ” and at 15:40 hours from the Cableway (2).

    (1) Departures: 15 min. earlier from "Torviscas" and at 09:30 hours from "Los Cristianos".
    (2) Departures: From the Cableway at 15:40 hours and from the "Parador de Turismo" (state-owned Tourist Hotel) at 16:00 hours.

Notes of Interest

    The following is RECOMMENDED when visiting the Park:

- always wear adequate clothing and footwear (trainers or hiking boots)
- always take sun protection (shades, cream, hat)
- wearing dark sunglasses is recommendable due to the high level of luminosity
- always carry sufficient water supply on long walks
- when climbing up the “Pico del Teide”, always take into account the lack of oxygen, in particular persons suffering from cardiopulmonary illness  

    The following is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN within the limits of the Park:  

- no littering
- no collecting of stones, plants and/or animals
- never disturb the animals – alter archaeological remains
- never light a fire
- never drive off the road limits, likewise applicable to private vehicles and bicycles
- never liberate exotic animals
- avoid all shrill noises
- never camp

CLIMATE:

   Since the Park is located at an altitude of over 2000 m, influence of the NE Atlantic Trade Winds is avoided. The climate corresponds to Continental sub-Alpine Climate, very different to the climate corresponding to the lower and middle parts of the Island. During the daytime in the hotter summer months temperatures may reach more than 30º C, dropping suddenly in the evening, reaching temperatures of up to -16,8º C in the winter.  
   Annual rainfall of about 490 mm.
   Depending on the location where we find ourselves in the Park, average seasonal temperatures may vary between 1º C (winter) and 23º C (summer). Important daily thermal differences.  
   Important snowfalls take place in the winter and the peaks of the “Teide” tend to be snow-covered during quite some time.