Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide ***

At the foot of Spain's majestic and highest mountain, in the middle of the National Park "Cañadas del Teide", at approx. 2,152m above sea level, in a natural crater in the canyons of Teide, lies the Hotel Parador del Teide. The "Parador" offers its guests impressive views of the Teide cone, the Chaorra caldera, Montaña Blanca, and is an ideal starting point for interesting and challenging hikes in the National Park. Information and hiking guides are available here on the island. As the only building in the park, its interior resembles a cozy mountain hut, both in the common areas and in the rooms. Furthermore, it is a real pleasure to enjoy the exquisite dishes of original Canarian cuisine in the hotel's restaurant.
The south of the island with its sandy beaches (approx. 50km) is quickly reached. The tourist metropolis of the north, Puerto de la Cruz, is approx. 48km away. Here you will find sidewalk cafes, bars, restaurants, the well-known seawater swimming pools, and the beautifully designed Playa Jardin beach. The distance to the airport is approx. 65km, to Icod de los Vinos with its Drago Milenario it is approx. 52km, to La Orotava approx. 42km, and to the capital Santa Cruz it is approx. 70km.
Access via the roads leading from La Orotava, La Laguna, Chio, Los Cristianos or Granadilla.

The hotel has 37 rooms (elevator available), a reception with seating area and fireplace, a bar and a restaurant with beautiful large panoramic windows, and a snack bar. The hotel has a telescope for guests to use. Furthermore, on Friday nights, a free astronomical information event is held with subsequent stargazing (in Spanish).