About an hour’s drive from my bed and breakfast A Jardin al Mar, the Teide National Park is one of the jewels of Tenerife and a must for lovers of nature and spectacular landscapes. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is home to the iconic volcano of Teide, which rises to 3,715 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in Spain and one of the tallest volcanoes in Europe.

Less known than Teide and although more modest, the volcanoes of western Tenerife offer equally fascinating landscapes and often much quieter. These volcanoes allow us to get closer to the geological soul of the island. The contrast between the black rock, the pine forests and the vast panoramas of the valleys and the ocean creates a unique atmosphere.