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How do I drive up to Teide by car?

From the south, take the TF-51 and TF-21 through Vilaflor. The drive from Marina San Miguel to the cable car takes about an hour and climbs to more than 2,300 m.

Straight road towards Mount Teide in Teide National Park, Tenerife

Teide National Park is the highest part of Tenerife and one of the best drives on the island. Four roads lead into the park: TF-21 from Vilaflor and La Orotava, TF-24 from La Laguna and TF-38 from Chío.

The route from the south

From our office take the TF-1 to the TF-51 and climb through Vilaflor, one of the highest villages in Spain, to join the TF-21. The road is wide and well surfaced but has many bends.

Weather and road closures

It is often 10–15 °C colder at the top than on the coast. After snow the Cabildo closes the access roads; check the current status before you go.

Fuel and charging

There is no petrol station inside the park. Fill up or charge on the coast before the climb.

Parking

Car parks at the cable car and the main viewpoints fill up by mid-morning. Arrive early, or plan your visit for late afternoon.

Questions

Questions about this topic

Do I need a permit to drive to Teide?

No permit is needed to drive through the park. A separate permit is required only to walk to the summit of Teide.