Corona Forestal Natural Park Park

Website: https://www.webtenerife.co.uk/parks/corona-forestal/

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.

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.

• 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.