World Heritage Identification Number: 1258
World Heritage since: 2007
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Teide National Park: A Geological Marvel on Tenerife Island
Teide National Park, situated on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain, is a testament to the breathtaking beauty and geological significance of oceanic islands. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, this protected area showcases the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano, the highest peak on Spanish soil, standing tall at 3,718 meters (12,198 feet). This volcanic structure, reaching 7,500 meters (24,606 feet) above the ocean floor, ranks as the world's third-tallest volcanic structure.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Situated on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano that, at 3,718 m, is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Rising 7,500 m above the ocean floor, it is regarded as the world’s third-tallest volcanic structure and stands in a spectacular environment. The visual impact of the site is all the greater due to atmospheric conditions that create constantly changing textures and tones in the landscape and a ‘sea of clouds’ that forms a visually impressive backdrop to the mountain. Teide is of global importance in providing evidence of the geological processes that underpin the evolution of oceanic islands.
Encyclopedia Record: Teide National Park
Teide National Park is a national park located in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.Additional Site Details
Area: 18,990 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
Coordinates: 28.2713888889 , -16.6436111111
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