Base del Teide is one of the most sensational roads in the Canary Islands
Base del Teide is a high mountain cable car base station at an elevation of 2.356m (7,729ft) above sea level, located in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It's one of the highest roads in the country.
Is Base del Teide worth the drive?
The cable car which offers you the best excursion to Spain’s highest volcano is located at km 43. There’s a free parking area for up to 220 vehicles, open from 9 am to 6 pm, and a rest area, coffee shop and self-service restaurant with splendid views of Teide National Park, a shop and public toilets. It is recommended that you plan your visit for early morning, from 9 am onwards, for spectacular views and no delays, making your stay more pleasant. The cable car allows visitors to climb to the top of the volcano without the time and effort that walking would involve.
Is the road to Base del Teide paved?
Set high in the Teide National Park, the challenging curvy road to the lower station is called TF-21. It’s fully paved. The drive is steep, hitting a 10% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.
How long is the road to Base del Teide?
The road is 13km (8.07 miles) long, running from Las Cañadas del Teide to Paradores Cañadas del Teide.