{"id":19684,"date":"2019-10-03T17:06:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T17:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.nestshostels.com\/tenerife-y-su-volcan\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:49:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:49:53","slug":"tenerife-y-su-volcan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.nestshostels.com\/en\/tenerife-y-su-volcan\/","title":{"rendered":"Teide \u2013 Tenerife and Its Volcano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

El Teide \u2013 Tenerife\n\nGet ready to be wowed by El Teide, the highest peak in Spain! This stunning volcano is not just a sight to see; it’s a whole adventure waiting for you. Whether you\u2019re hiking up to catch breathtaking views or just chilling in the surrounding national park, you\u2019ll be in awe of the beauty all around. Don\u2019t forget your camera\u2014sunrises and sunsets here are absolutely magical! So, grab your friends and get ready to explore one of Tenerife’s coolest spots!<\/h2>\n\n

Teide<\/strong> (Tenerife<\/strong>, Canarias<\/a>) is, but more than anything, it was one of the highest peaks in the world. In fact, during the European expansion period, this mountain served as a landmark for all sailors heading south. Back then, the Teide<\/strong> was considered the highest mountain in the world<\/em>. Even though we know that’s not the case today, its cultural and scenic values are still spot on.<\/p>\n\n

This volcano ranks third in the world for height and volume <\/em>, but that’s only because during its formation, the source-volcano wall gave way, creating the \u201c Caldera de Las Ca\u00f1adas <\/strong>.\u201d If that hadn’t happened, this volcanic structure would be even more impressive!<\/p>\n\n

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\nGiven its height, Teide’s activity has been pretty chill for the last 20,000 years; instead, the lower peaks have been the real stars, producing most of the eruptions during this time.\n<\/p>\n\n

The legend of the Tenerife volcano<\/h2>\n\n

This story, though, doesn\u2019t even compare to what the locals in Tenerife tell. It’s a tale of demons, the underworld, and the most powerful one. \nThey say that Guayota<\/em>, an evil demon, resides in the volcano known as Echeyde<\/em> or hell. Guayota supposedly kidnapped the god Magec<\/em>, the god of sun and light. \nBecause of this, he was trapped in the underworld by Acham\u00e1n<\/em>, a supreme god whom the islanders begged to bring back the sun. \nAnd that\u2019s how he \u201csealed\u201d the activity of Teide; they say the light-colored stone ring at the top is just the cap placed there by Acham\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n

\nCheck out this awesome video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7z3MvftjV5E\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n

But why read about it when you can go and experience it live with excursions in Tenerife<\/a><\/strong>? We often have these organized at our Nests!<\/p>\n\n

Trekking Tenerife: climbing Teide<\/h2>\n\n

\nThe top of Teide<\/strong> offers a truly priceless view. It’s a climb of 3,718 meters, but trust us, it’s worth it.\nFor the more adventurous, you can start at Monta\u00f1a Blanca<\/em> and tackle the full 6-hour hike, or you can take the cable car close to the summit and then pick the route that suits your vibe best.\n<\/p>\n\n

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\nAt the top of the funicular, you’ve got three options:\n<\/p>\n\n