Teide Sunrise with Cable Car

Verified content· Updated 13 July 2026

Teide National Park6 hours

Upper cable car station at 3,555 mCable car ride of about 8 minutesSea of clouds over northern Tenerife

This excursion combines an early rise to watch the sunrise over the Teide National Park with a cable car ride up to its upper station, located at an altitude of 3,555 m. From the viewpoints at the top, on clear days, you can see the characteristic sea of clouds to the north of the island, tinged by the dawn light, along with Pico Viejo and other islands on the horizon. The cable car ride lasts about 8 minutes, and the activity includes transportation from the indicated pick-up points.

It is worth noting that the cable car opens from 09:00, so the sunrise is observed from the park before the ascent. Access to the peak trail (Telesforo Bravo) requires a separate and restricted permit that is managed separately; from January 2026, it entails a fee for non-residents of Tenerife and is prohibited at night.

Gallery

The snow-covered peak of Teide, Spain's highest summit, in Teide National Park. — H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The crater of Pico Viejo with the summit of Teide in the background, Tenerife. — Ingo Mehling (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Teide rising above the sea of clouds at sunrise. — El Coleccionista de Instantes Fotografía & Video (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The triangular shadow of Teide cast over the horizon at sunrise. — Cactus26 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Essential information

Accessibility

The Teide National Park is accessible by road (via La Orotava); the excursion includes transportation from the indicated pick-up points, avoiding driving and parking at the cable car base.

Risk Level

At 3,555 m, altitude can cause dizziness or shortness of breath; the cable car ascent is not recommended for people with heart problems or pregnant women, and it is advisable to dress warmly due to the cold and wind at the summit.