The Teide cable car is an interesting option for those tourists who do not want to walk a long trail, but during its passage through Tenerife do not want to miss the opportunity to visit the highest point in Spain and visit the top of this spectacular volcano. It is starring spectacular views especially to the north side of Tenerife.

How to reach the cable car of Teide

Assuming you’re planning your trip to stay in the North of Tenerife, specifically in Puerto de la Cruz, where you may be opting for the newly renovated Apartments Ambassador, then the best option to reach the cable car Teide is through the TF -21. Tho street is linking the beautiful town of La Orotava with Portico de la Villa, entering Teide National Park.

In addition, upon arrival at the base of Teide Cableway you will find a fairly wide parking with a capacity of about 200 cars.

But if you do not have a car, there is also a bus line that brings you to the base of the Teide cable car, specifically the line 348 Puerto de La Cruz – Las Canadas del Teide, whose departure time is at 9:15 in the morning from the Puerto de La Cruz and returning at 4 pm from the Cable Car of Teide.

Price of the trip

The price for the round trip for adults to Teide by cable car is 27 € for non-residents and € 13.50 if they are resident. In the case of minors, the price is € 13.50 if they are non-residents and residents € 9.50.

Hiking trails on the summit

There are three paths that you can make from the end of the cable car Teide at 3,555 meters.

The main and busiest is obviously reaching the top of Mount Teide, by the path from the Mirador de la Fortaleza. If you enjoy a completely clear day, you can probably spot the 7 islands from the highest peak in Spain.

The journey takes about 40 minutes, and to realize it is necessary to obtain a free permit, which must be applied for weeks in advance.

On the other hand, is a path of medium difficulty, the Mirador Fortress Route No. 11, about 25 minutes. A practically flat track, which passes through the Altavista Refuge and from which one can overlook the north side of the island.

Finally, there is the Mirador Pico Viejo No. 12 route, a half-hour or so, which sets sail towards the south side of the island, from where you can see the crater of Pico Viejo and Los Gemelos and villages in Southern Tenerife, the airport, the island of La Gomera and El Hierro.

Altitudes

The trip to the Teide cable car is a trip to the highest point in Spain, from which you can glimpse sunsets, breathtaking valleys, pure nature and a panoramic view of all the Canary Islands on clear days.

• The base of the cable car Teide is 2,356 meters high.
• The top of the cable car Teide is a few meters below the summit, namely on 3,555 meters.
• The peak of Teide we finally find, as you may know, at 3,718 meters altitude.

More information about the Teide

But to visit the Teide gives much more than if the visit to the cable car. There are a lot of additional experiences that are waiting for you in this wonderful National Park that certainly want to know. To do this, we recommend checking out the post we wrote about what to see in the Teide National Park. There you will find much more information of interest about it, so that your visit to Teide is unique.

In addition we also recommend reading about astronomical tourism in Tenerife, where we talk about stargazing on Teide, which is one of the two destinations located in Tenerife certified by the Starlight Foundation as a favorite place for observing the night sky and the universe. You may also want to read about the volcanic tourism in Tenerife, where in addition to other routes at the Teide and a review of recent volcanic eruptions, we talk about the Cueva del Viento located in Icod de los Vinos.

Finally, we also prepared an overview of some of the most popular mysteries and legends of the island of Tenerife, including the legend of Guayota, which is the demon that inhabits the Teide.

A unique experience

Visit the Teide and the whole length of the National Park and observe from places like the Valley of La Orotava or Puerto de la Cruz, where it is imposing, is an experience not to be missed and we encourage you to enjoy it on a future visit to the island.

In Apartments Ambassador we would be happy to meet you and be your chosen place to stay during the days when you are thinking to explore the island. All our team is at your disposal to offer a few days of happiness in northern Tenerife. Book now and live an unique experience in a beautiful city like Puerto de la Cruz and a magical island as the island of Tenerife.