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.

Located between 1,000 and 2,000 metres above sea level, the Corona Forestal (forest crown) forms a vast belt of forests that surrounds the Teide National Park. With more than 46,000 hectares, it is the largest protected natural area in the Canary Islands. It plays an essential role in climate regulation, the preservation of biodiversity and protection against erosion.