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Teide Cable Car
A cable car that climbs more than 1,200 meters in eight minutes, to a station just below the summit of Spain's highest peak.
- Open
- Every day, weather permitting
- Price
- Paid; book a time slot online
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Base station, TF-21, Teide National ParkDirections
- Getting There
- About an hour's drive from Puerto de la Cruz or Costa Adeje, or the daily bus.
Why Go
Running since 1971, the cabins rise from 2,356 meters to La Rambleta at 3,555 meters. From there, short trails lead to viewpoints over the crater of Pico Viejo and across to the islands of La Gomera, La Palma and Gran Canaria.
The final climb of about 160 meters to the crater rim follows the Telesforo Bravo path, open only with a permit booked ahead. Teide last erupted in 1909, and sulfur vents still steam at the top.
Tips
- Take the first cabin of the day, before the queues and the afternoon clouds.
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