Corona Forestal Natural Park
Park Tenerife forest reserve surrounding Mount Teide
A ring of forest around Tenerife’s central massif, Corona Forestal Natural Park contains pine plantations, hiking tracks and the roads used to reach Mount Teide.
Corona Forestal Natural Park is a protected natural area on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is the main forested reserve that surrounds the central volcanic massif of the island.
The area has been managed as a protected forested landscape to conserve native woodlands and watershed areas; protection and management measures developed in the late 20th century as Tenerife’s conservation network expanded. Management focuses on controlling wildfire risk, invasive species and visitor access to sensitive high-altitude areas.
The park sits in the interior of Tenerife, surrounding the central Teide massif. It occupies the island’s mid- to high slopes and forms a broad ring between lower coastal zones and the summit environments of Mount Teide.
- Relation to Teide: Encircles Mount Teide and the Teide caldera, forming the principal forested protected area on Tenerife.
What to See #
- Central forest zone: Covers the mid- and high-altitude forested slopes that ring Mount Teide and the island's central volcanic complex, providing access to pine and Canary laurel stands and high-elevation trails.
How to Get to Corona Forestal Natural Park #
The Corona Forestal encircles Mount Teide and is accessible by road from several points on Tenerife. From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, drive via TF-21/TF-24 depending on the sector. Public buses reach some trailheads, but a car provides the easiest access to remote areas.
Tips for Visiting Corona Forestal Natural Park #
- If driving up from the coast, allow extra time for winding mountain roads and check for seasonal closures.
- Visit early morning to avoid afternoon clouds that often form around Mount Teide and obscure views.
Best Time to Visit Corona Forestal Natural Park #
The forested zone surrounding Mount Teide on Tenerife; best visited in spring and autumn for milder temperatures and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Corona Forestal Natural Park #
Corona Forestal Natural Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 1 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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