Chinyero Volcano Volcano

Admission: Free to view; guided walks may have fees

Chinyero is a volcanic cinder cone on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands and is the site of the island’s most recent eruption in 1909. It forms part of Tenerife’s volcanic terrain on the island’s western slopes.

Hikers follow mountain trails that pass volcanic cones, lava flows and basaltic terrain around Chinyero, observing recent volcanic landforms and panoramic views of the island. The cone and its lava field are a clear example of Tenerife’s ongoing volcanic geology.

The cone produced a basaltic eruption in 1909, which is recorded as Tenerife’s last historical eruptive event. The eruption produced lava flows and tephra that are still evident in the landscape.

Chinyero sits on the western side of Tenerife within the Canary Islands archipelago, in a mountainous zone that is commonly visited from the island’s road network and hiking routes.

• Last eruption date: The volcano’s last recorded eruption occurred in 1909, the most recent on Tenerife prior to modern monitoring.
• Access and hiking: Accessible by mountain hiking trails that pass volcanic cones and recent lava flows, often visited together with other sites in Tenerife’s volcanic landscape.

Chinyero is in the northwest of Tenerife. Visitors typically reach trailheads by car from towns like Santiago del Teide or Tamaimo. Regional roads connect to local access points; parking is available at designated trailheads before the main ascent.

• Wear sturdy shoes - the trail to the crater is rocky and uneven.
• Bring sun protection and water; the Canary Islands are sunnier and drier than many visitors expect.
• Combine a hike to Chinyero with a visit to the nearby Pico del Teide trails for contrasting volcanic landscapes.