Route of the Planets and Stars

You can choose to take a self-guided tour around the seven observation points in Teide National Park, where you will learn about the link between this World Heritage Site, the stars and the planets.

A series of information boards have been set up at the Park's lookout points in a specific order to form a trail, which you can follow in order to learn more about the fascinating conjunction between the sky and Mount Teide. These are the boards you will find (in order, from El Portillo to Chío):

Mount Teide and the Sun share a vibrant secret

Location: Minas de San José viewing point.

Landscapes from another planet within arm's reach

Location: Minas de San José viewing point.

When was the Teide formed?

Location: Tabonal Negro viewing point.

The Montes Teneriffe are on the moon

Location: Roques de Garcia viewing point

Testing grounds for searching for signs of life on Mars

Location: Los Azulejos viewing point.

Would the Teide be a giant on Mars?

Location: Llano de Ucanca viewing point.

A catalogue of eruptions in the solar system

Location: Juan Évora Museum car park.​​