Mountains in Spain
Spain is the second most mountainous country in Europe, with ranges such as the Pyrenees, the Picos de Europa and the Sierra Nevada, where you can ski within sight of the Mediterranean. The country’s highest peak, however, is not on the mainland but on Tenerife. Mount Teide rises to 3,718 metres and can be reached by cable car and a short hike, with a permit required for the very summit. In this section you will find our guides to mountain destinations with tips on trails, permits and the best time to go.
Caves and volcanoes in Spain
How to visit Mount Teide - Cable car, summit permit and the hike to Spain’s highest peak
Measured from the seabed, it rises around 7,500 metres. Only two volcanoes on Earth are bigger, and both are in Hawaii.Mount Teide is the volcano that shapes every view...