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Teleférico del Teide

Tenerife, Spain

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Teleférico del Teide

Cable car up the Teide volcano in Tenerife, from the Teide National Park station to the upper station near the summit, about eight minutes. Riders see the caldera and island views, and the top has viewpoints, a cafe and a gift shop.

Highlights

  • Northern viewpoint
  • Western viewpoint
  • Upper station cafe

Good to know

  • Book timed tickets online in advance
  • Closed in strong winds
  • Bring warm layers, it is colder up top

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