Guided visit of the Teide Observatory

Our guided visit allows you to get to know the Observatory, as well as the daily activities of the researchers who work there, in an enjoyable way.Along with Chile and Hawaii, the Canary Islands are one of the three best spots in the world to observe the sky. The Teide Observatory is the largest solar observatory in the world, and it is equipped with many solar and nocturnal telescopes owned by different European countries. The visits are held from Monday to Sunday in different languages. The time depends on the day booked and is indicated in the booking process. You must arrive at the Izaña Observatory access gate at least 30 minutes before the tour is scheduled to start. In order to access the Teide Observatory it is necessary to either have own transport or book our transfer service.The Teide Observatory is located at an altitude of 2,400 metres, in the Izaña area, in a prime location above the sea of clouds, which guarantees exceptional atmospheric conditions for astronomical research. Access is via kilometre 37 of the TF-24 main road, a high mountain road that crosses the heart of the island and connects different points of Teide National Park. From this entry point, visitors can access the observatory facilities, located in a protected natural environment that combines science, landscape and the sky in one of the world’s most important astronomical sites.