How do I get a permit for Mount Teide?

In order to have access to the top of Mount Teide you need a permit, which can be obtained online ahead of time from the Reservas de Parques Nacionales website. The permit to climb to the peak of Teide is FREE, so there is no cost to be paid, but you need to register online, choose a date and time and fill in a form.

Do you need a permit for Mount Teide?

Can you climb the Teide peak without a permit? No, it is not possible. Access to the peak of Mount Teide is controlled by National Parks’ authorities and you must prove that you are authorised to access the trail that leads to the top.

Is Teide inactive?

Teide’s elevation above sea level makes Tenerife the tenth highest island in the world. Teide is an active volcano: its most recent eruption occurred in 1909 from the El Chinyero vent on the northwestern Santiago rift.

Will Mt Teide explode?

Teide is, you’ll be pleased to note, currently dormant. However, don’t get too complacent, for Teide is still considered to be “unstable”. Let’s look at the years in which previous eruptions took place.

Can anyone climb Mount Teide?

Reaching Mount Teide’s highest point is not easy, but only because you need a permit for it. To hike to the top of Mount Teide you need to take trail No. 10, Telesforo Bravo, which starts at La Rambleta and ends at the highest point in Spain. But: the entrance to the trail is not open.

Can I drive up Mount Teide?

If you’re looking for another option, you can drive up Mount Teide by car. While you won’t be able to reach the peak by driving, you can go to the foot of the volcano, where the cable car station is located. The parking lot in this area is free, so be sure to park there to avoid any violations or related problems.

Can you drive up Mount Teide at night?

I did drive at night around Teide last year many times and I did it today, being at Tenerife at the moment. Roads are in good condition and if you don’t mind a lot of curves it’s no problem to drive.