National parks in Canary Islands
Canary Islands has 4 national parks: Caldera de Taburiente, Garajonay, Teide, and Timanfaya.
National parks in Canary Islands
- Caldera de Taburiente National Park
A huge volcanic caldera on La Palma in the Canary Islands. Deep ravines, pine forest, and rim trails above the cloud belt.
- Garajonay National Park
Laurel cloud forest on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Misty, mossy trees and UNESCO-listed subtropical woodland.
- Teide National Park
Volcanic summit and lava fields on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Cable car, high-altitude trails, and Spain’s highest point.
- Timanfaya National Park
Recent lava and volcanic cones on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Moon-like landscape toured by bus on marked routes.
Other parks within reach of Canary Islands
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teide National Park | 86.2 km (53.6 mi) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Garajonay National Park | 148 km (92.1 mi) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Timanfaya National Park | 205 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Caldera de Taburiente National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Doñana National Park | 1298 km (806 mi) | 19 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 1372 km (852 mi) | 20 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 1529 km (950 mi) | 22 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Monfragüe National Park | 1563 km (971 mi) | 23 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabañeros National Park | 1612 km (1001 mi) | 24 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 1642 km (1020 mi) | 24 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Canary Islands
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- La Laguna
- Arona
- Arrecife
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- Adeje
- Granadilla de Abona
- Los Realejos
- Maspalomas
- Realejo Alto
- Puerto del Rosario
- Puerto del Carmen
- La Oliva
- Icod de los Vinos
- Pájara
- Los Llanos de Aridane
- Santa Cruz de la Palma
- Tuineje
- Corralejo
- Antigua
- San Sebastián de la Gomera
- El Paso
- Breña Alta
- Valverde
- Frontera
All provinces in Canary Islands
Common questions
How many national parks are in Canary Islands?
4: Caldera de Taburiente National Park, Garajonay National Park, Teide National Park, and Timanfaya National Park.
What is the closest national park to Canary Islands?
Teide National Park, roughly 86.2 km (53.6 mi) out and about 1 hr 43 min of driving from the centre of Canary Islands.