Teide National Park – Address & Directions

Driving is the most flexible way to visit the park, allowing for stops at various lookout points. There are four primary access routes depending on your starting location:

From the South (Los Cristianos/Las Américas): Take the TF-21 via Arona and Vilaflor. This 47 km drive passes through the highest village in Spain and takes approximately one hour to reach the cable car base station.

From the North (Puerto de la Cruz): Follow the TF-21 through La Orotava. This 45 km route ascends through the pine forests of the Orotava Valley and takes about one hour.

From the Metropolitan Area (Santa Cruz/La Laguna): Use the TF-24 (La Esperanza road). This is considered the most scenic route, stretching between 55 km and 64 km, and is famous for its views of the "sea of clouds."

From the West (Los Gigantes/Chío): Take the TF-38 via Chío. This 52 km route offers views of the more recent volcanic eruptions, such as the Chinyero volcano.

Parking: Free parking is available at the Teide Cable Car base station, though it often reaches capacity by 10 AM. Additional parking can be found at the Tabonal Negro and Roques de García viewpoints.

The public transport network, TITSA, operates two specific lines to the National Park once per day. It is essential to check current timetables as these services are limited:

Line 342: Departs from Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos in the morning and returns from the cable car station in the afternoon.

Line 348: Departs from Puerto de la Cruz in the morning and returns from the cable car station in the afternoon.

Due to the high demand and single-trip nature of these routes, it is recommended to arrive at the bus stops early.