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Parque Nacional del Teide está situado en las Islas Canarias
y, más concretamente, en el centro de la isla de Tenerife. |
In
the land of volcanoes
Teide National Park is the biggest and
oldest of the Canary Islands' parks. Its landscape is shaped around
the biggest volcano in Spain: Teide, whose last eruption took place
in 1798. The volcanic cones and the lava runs form an extraordinary
group of colours and shapes, in which thrives a diverse flora of
great biological importance.
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In 1954, Teide National Park was founded in order to protect a
landscape of impressive beauty and great ecological importance, that
extended around the colossal volcano. Teide is a volcanic formation
situated on an old and gigantic crater-like sunken area, shaped by
two semi craters, separated by Roques de García. In the shelter of
Teide live plants and animal species that are unique in the world.
The diversity of plants is astounding: Teide broom, towers of
jewels, echium virescens, bencomia stipulata, descurainia bourgaena,
pterocephalus lasiospermus, silver thistle..The most important
species in the park are the invertebrates. More than 700 species of
insects are listed, 50% of which are endemic to the area. There are
several species of reptiles (such as the tizon lizard) and birds
(Egyptian vulture, sparrow hawk, kestrel, red kite). Mammals are
scarce, but there are mouflons, rabbits and 5 species of bats.
Information
for visits…
There
are two public bus routes: the 348, from Puerto de la Cruz, and line
342, from Playa de las Américas.
Natural
assets
The
attraction of this National Park lies in its flora, since it has 139
classified higher plants, 50 of which are endemic to the Canary
Islands. Several of these natural gems are the tower of jewels,
bencomia stipulata or the Teide violet, which has the honour of
being the highest in the country.
Cultural
surroundings
The
island of Tenerife is one of Spain's top tourist destinations. The
excellent climate, its splendid beaches, Teide and a varied cultural
offer, are its main attractions. One of the best times to visit the
island is in February, when the Carnival is held. Some people say
that it is even better than that of Rio de Janeiro.
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