1 00:01:04,750 --> 00:01:11,750 We are Asier and Víctor and we are going to introduce you to the Teide National Park. 2 00:01:11,750 --> 00:01:15,750 The Teide National Park was founded on January 12, 1954. 3 00:01:15,750 --> 00:01:17,750 It became the Teide National Park. 4 00:01:17,750 --> 00:01:21,750 Its creation was promoted by the National Institute for the Conservation of Nature. 5 00:01:21,750 --> 00:01:25,750 The decision to establish the park was under the Francoist regime. 6 00:01:25,750 --> 00:01:28,750 At that time, Spain was governed by the Francoist regime. 7 00:01:28,750 --> 00:01:31,750 How has the park changed over the years? 8 00:01:31,750 --> 00:01:41,750 In principle, its objective was to protect the fauna of the island. In 1971, the Teide cable car was created, which helped visitors to visit the island. 9 00:01:41,750 --> 00:01:51,750 In 1981, the park was expanded to include the Pinar del Chío, and in 2007, UNESCO made it a World Heritage Site. 10 00:01:51,750 --> 00:02:00,750 In 2019, they achieved a milestone of 4 million visitors in a single year, and in recent years they have been carrying out sustainability management plans. 11 00:02:00,750 --> 00:02:08,750 The upper part of the volcano is the most attractive point of the park, having a height of 3,718 meters, thus being the highest peak in Spain. 12 00:02:08,750 --> 00:02:13,750 Las Cañadas del Teide, a huge volcanic cauldron about 16 km long. 13 00:02:13,750 --> 00:02:20,750 La Fortaleza is one of the most characteristic rock formations in the park and is located to the east of Las Cañadas. 14 00:02:20,750 --> 00:02:28,750 Roques de García. They are a rock formation located at the foot of the Teide that has been 15 00:02:28,750 --> 00:02:30,750 established over the years. 16 00:02:30,750 --> 00:02:37,750 Valle de Ucanca. A valley located within the cañadas where you can see various indigenous plants 17 00:02:37,750 --> 00:02:40,750 and a great variety of ecological forms. 18 00:02:40,750 --> 00:02:47,750 The park is accessible in several ways. You can go by car from several points of Tenerife and you can also access by bus. 19 00:02:47,750 --> 00:02:53,590 access in bus. If you want to access the highest point of the summit, you can take the cable car that 20 00:02:53,590 --> 00:02:59,789 takes you to the highest point in Spain. To access the top you need a special permission, 21 00:02:59,789 --> 00:03:05,889 a permission that is limited and only certain people can access. If you plan to do the 22 00:03:05,889 --> 00:03:12,310 walk to the top, you will have to ask for the free online permission. If you like hiking, 23 00:03:12,310 --> 00:03:17,669 the park has various routes of different levels. The most famous, route number 24 00:03:17,669 --> 00:03:24,509 7 of the cañadas del teide to the mirador de la fortaleza and route number 10 from the white 25 00:03:24,509 --> 00:03:29,770 cañada to the peak of the teide you will also have to be prepared it is advisable to carry a bottle of 26 00:03:29,770 --> 00:03:36,550 water suitable footwear and sunscreen spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit it since 27 00:03:36,550 --> 00:03:40,150 the temperatures are pleasant and there are not as many tourists as in the summer 28 00:03:40,150 --> 00:03:48,370 A unique experience in the Teide National Park. Explore some amazing places such as the Cañadas and the Roques de García. 29 00:03:48,949 --> 00:03:54,409 Also, climb to the top to enjoy an impressive view of the Panoramic. 30 00:03:55,229 --> 00:03:58,930 A natural paradise ideal for lovers of nature and astronomy. 31 00:03:59,750 --> 00:04:00,550 Teide is waiting for you!