Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain 23 Nov 2023

Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Unique rock formations, lunar-like terrains and spectacular skies – welcome to Teide National Park! Nestled in Tenerife, Spain, this World Heritage Site is home to Mount Teide—the third-largest volcano in the world. At 3,715 metres above sea level and 7,500 metres from the ocean floor, it is the highest peak in Spain. This diverse location has served as the backdrop for several notable films like "Fast & Furious 6" and "Clash of the Titans." Moreover, it houses the Teide Observatory, one of the world"s best sites for astronomical observations, owing to its high altitude and low light pollution. Whether you"re into hiking, stargazing or simply photography, this park deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.

© Javier Martínez Morán/Alamy

palette

Today in History

Finding maths in nature
23 Nov 2024Fibonacci Day
23 Nov 2025Fibonacci Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

30 Sep 2023Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA
15 Dec 2025Spiegelgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands
9 Feb 2025Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, United States
10 Feb 2026Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell, Ibiza, Spain
14 Nov 2025Mother manatee and calf, Crystal River, Florida, United States
2 Feb 2024Six Nations Championship
23 Feb 2026Great white egret, Upper Bavaria, Germany
Sep 2, 2023National Hummingbird Day
17 Jul 2025Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France
14 Aug 2024World Lizard Day
Lighting up the Dolomites
Get ready for the blood moon
21 Nov 2024Lion cubs, South Africa
Eyes on the skies
A temple to treasure
24 May 2024European Day of Parks
5 Dec 2025Maya site of Copán
Spring is coming
6 Sep 2024Glenariff Forest Park, Northern Ireland, UK
30 Jul 2025International Day of Friendship
12 May 2025An iris garden in Tokyo, Japan
9 Dec 2024Guanacos, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
5 Jun 2024World Environment Day
13 May 2025Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile
A high-flying royal tradition
29 Dec 2023Happy Hogmanay!
20 Mar 2024Spring equinox
Gravity-defying wonders of the world
6 Mar 2024Wahclella Falls, Oregon, USA
27 Sep 2024Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy