In the giant caldera of the volcano on the height of about 2.5 km. Lava streams descending from the crater to the caldera valley, form lava fields of extraterrestrial appearance. In some places extraordinary stone figures arise like ruins of mysterious palaces. And above this lunar landscape stands the volcanic cone more than 1 km. Participants of the 12 th EADN School on the steps of Orotava town hall.
Orotava city is one of the oldest and most beautiful on the island.
It is also known by the traditional festival held every year, during which on the town hall square large pictures are strewn from sand of different colors. Some hundreds years ago El Teide was about 3500 meters high, with a large crater on its top. But in medieval ages a prolongated eruption erected a 200 meters pumice-stone cone in the old crater, so the actual height of the volcano is declared to be 3718 meters. To achieve the actual crater on the very top of the volcano, you will need to get permission in Santa Cruz. And of course, he will be able to enjoy the circular panorama of the entire archipelago.