"Situated on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano that, at 3,718 m, is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Rising 7,500 m above the ocean floor, it is regarded as the world’s third-tallest volcanic structure and stands in a spectacular environment. The visual impact of the site is all the greater due to atmospheric conditions that create constantly changing textures and tones in the landscape and a ‘sea of clouds’ that forms a visually impressive backdrop to the mountain. Teide is of global importance in providing evidence of the geological processes that underpin the evolution of oceanic islands."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Teide National Park. Thanks to Luk who was visiting Canary islands. Postmarked San Miguel.
Postcard 2
Mount Teide, 3178m, Tenerife, Canary Island. Postmarked in Santa Cruz, Tenerife. Thanks to Margaret who was visiting.
Postcard 3
The Canary islands are administered by Spain and located off the north west coast of Africa in the North Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to Birgit for sending this postcard from Tenerife.
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