An Iconic Paved Road to El Retamar in the Canary Islands
El Retamar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,100m (6,889ft) above sea level, located on the Canary Islands, in Spain. It's one of the highest roads in the country.
Where is El Retamar?
The pass is situated south of the Teide volcano, in the south-central part of the island of Tenerife.
Is the road to El Retamar paved?
The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called TF-21 road. The drive is not easy, with a few turns, narrow parts, and some really steep sections (up to 11.9%).
How long is the road through El Retamar?
The pass road is 21.0 km (13.04 miles) long, running north-south from Paradores Cañadas del Teide to Vilaflor.