23 September 2026 · 2 min
Stargazing in Tenerife without paying for a tour
Teide and the summits renewed their Starlight certification in February 2026. How to go up on your own, when, and what to bring so you do not freeze.
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Volcanoes with dates, laurel forest, Teide seen from the north and the night sky. Access roads, ice closures and what you need to book.
- 4pieces
- 2Getting to Teide from IcodThe two possible routes from the north-west, which one to take and when, what happens with ice in winter, and why we do not quote an exact drive time.
- 3Reaching the summit of Teide: the permitSince January 2026 the Teide summit permit is no longer free for non-residents. How to book, when the quota opens, and which guides are still out of date.
- 4Anaga in a day from the northLaurel forest, isolated hamlets and black beaches at the far end of the island. What you can realistically do in a day from Icod, and what needs a permit.
From the coast to 3,555 metres.