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Volcanoes of Tenerife: The Heart of the Canary Islands

Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary archipelago, and its unusual landscape, climate, and nature were shaped by volcanoes. The island’s highest peak is Teide, an active stratovolcano and the tallest point in Spain (3,718 m). But Tenerife is not only Teide: the island’s volcanic history spans millions of years, and volcanic craters and lava fields can be found almost everywhere.