Teide / Photo: krzysztof kowalik

Teide National Park: Cañadas, the foothills and cliffs of the caldera at the foot of the volcano.

It was declared a park in 1954 and is exactly in the centre of the island of Tenerife and includes the Teide, one of the most famous places is Las cañadas del Teide. At the mouth of the Teide volcano you can see the traces of the last eruptions in the form of black tongues of solidified lava. A striking aspect of the Teide National Park is the variety of colours, ochres and greys that paint the landscape.

Matterhorn / Photo: Andrew Bossi [CC BY-SA 2.5].

Matterhorn Tour

The classic Matterhorn peak has inspired adventurers for generations, and this 145km tour does not disappoint. It is considerably more demanding than the popular alpine route, the Tour du Mont Blanc, and makes a great progression for those who have tried this type of alpine hiking before and wish to broaden their experience.