1h was not enough for me to walk around the top station of cable car. I had to hurry up. Strongly recommend to visit volcano el Teide, but by self-planning. There is going public titsa bus 1x per day to and back Nr.342. Ticket to cable car can be bought just in internet. To reach the top of volcano, you have to receive cost free permission. Apply for it in the official home page of Teide National park at least a couple of months before arrival on Tenerife while permissions are booked out very fast.

The views from the summit are spectacular, in fact all views from the road to drive up, the cable car ride and walk to the summit are equally superb! Around -4 deg C at the top so if going out of summer, dress appropriately....the walk is fairly easy if you are fit and have good balance! Take it slow to acclimatise to the altitude. The trail is well made but takes a little careful navigating at some spots! A couple of welcomed steam outlets lets you heat your hands! Honestly..one of the best tours to do whilst visiting, you won't be disappointed. Our tour guide Miriam was absolutely fantastic, loads of interesting facts and stories...she was #1! Loved loved loved it!

Hired car for drive to volcano, easy drive up mountain on tarmacadam roads (no potholes) Always busy but parking easy You have to book the cable car to the top ONLINE ONLY and are allocated a time slot. allow a good hour at the top unless you want to see in the crater you need to purchase a pass and trek to the top. weather can change so be prepared.

The landscape is breathtaking and if you go up before sundown you can watch the rocks change into vibrant oranges and yellow. There are so many rock formations / sands etc that each part has a different and unique quality. The air is crisp and clean and a joy to breathe. You can take the cable car to the top of Mt Teide and can book tickets online to avoid queueing. On of my favourites I’d you are lucky enough to be here for the meteorite shower and if there isn’t a full moon is to go the Villa Flor for an early dinner and get up around 20.00pm. Bring very warm clothing and perhaps take sunbed covers to lie on and watch the show. The stars are so Lear and big you feel as though you could pick them out of the sky - a great experience for adults and children alike ….. I could go on and on and as you may guess I just love going there

Have been to Tenerife several times but never got to see Teide. We stayed in Los Cristianos, not far from Bus Staion, so asked about buses to it as don't like 'organised trips'. One bus a day at 9.30am & returning at 4pm, cost 12 euros each on a card. Took 1.5hrs going up/down but amazing views. Visitor Centre very interesting & also a large Cafe/shop next to it with great value food/drink. Can get bus hourly up there to Botanical Gardens, furthest point of area. Lots of great walks all around there, but wrap up. Did not go to summit, far too expensive for very little more. Bus leaves from Visitor Centre 4pm, do not miss it as only one. Wel worth the money for amazing changing scenery. Apparently 1st Star Wars filmed there, can see why.

A beautiful drive from the north end of Tenerife. A number of easily accessed pull offs. The problem is finding parking at the cable car. I arrived during the middle of the day and there was absolutely no spots to park. Would probably been different early or late so be aware.

3715metres above sea level. A trip in a cable car to the (almost) top of this volcano is an experience. The views are amazing as you can imagine. The cable car trip is fun. Make sure you wear a coat and sensible shoes though because its chilly at the top.

We went to El Teide 8 years ago and remember that it was outstanding. However, we've just returned from a two week holiday in Tenerife and everyday the mountain was closed. Even though the sky was blue and there was no wind. It wasn't even that cold. They told us that it was unsafe. You also have to book on line now. If you are able to see it we highly recommend it, but just be aware that you may not be able to due to the health and safety nannies.

Excellent road to El Teide with lots of stopping off places on route to the cable car. Like others have said the cable car needs to be booked online but there is mobile reception near the lift and we could have obtained tickets but were flying back and didn't have the time so we didn't go right up to the top. The route is very scenic though. Definitely recommended if you hire a car. Make sure you choose a day that's not cloudy.

First of all it’s a volcano - it has to be great! You need a permit ( free, bookings available on website). It’s accessible by cable car or ( my recommendation ) there are two stunning walking trails. Best option is Montana Blanca/Altavista path, starting during the night so you can avoid heat and watch breathtaking sunrise on the way. It’s 5,5 hours and you’ll need some level of fitness but it’s worth it. Path from cable car to the volcano is steep, person checking permits is very rude and volcano stinks terribly. But the views are so good! I would give 5 stars but the permit checker was absent at the gate when we were hiking up the volcano and on our way back started shouting on us and accusing us of getting there outside of permit time brackets. Nonsense but he gets on my nerves.