Peaks
Roque Chico
2,371 m
Park geography
Detailed map boundaries, topographic elevation ranges, and physical landscape features
Structured Geographic Profile of Caldera de Taburiente National Park in the Canary Islands
This geographic dataset provides an analysis of the spatial footprint of Caldera de Taburiente National Park, covering a land area of 46.9 square kilometers. Explore recorded elevation data ranging from 600m at the lowest point to 2426m at the highest summit, including identified peaks, viewpoints, and varied volcanic forest terrain.
Volcanic caldera wilderness on La Palma
Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Caldera de Taburiente National Park is a protected area on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The park centers on the Caldera de Taburiente, a massive volcanic depression approximately 10 kilometers across that dominates the northern part of the island. The caldera's steep walls rise as much as 2,000 meters above the floor, creating a dramatic landscape of towering cliffs, deep ravines, and pine-covered slopes. Established in 1954, it was the second national park in the Canary Islands and remains one of Spain's most geologically significant protected areas. The park is also notable for hosting the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, one of the world's premier astronomical observation sites, located on the caldera's northern rim at 2,426 meters elevation.
- Location
- Spain
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1954
- Area
- 46.9 km²
- Highest point
- 2,426 m
Location overview
Spanish Island and Coastal Protected Area in the Canary Islands
Mapped Geography of Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Caldera de Taburiente National Park is situated in the Canary Islands of Spain. Regional records classify the territory as an island and coastal protected area managed under a single jurisdiction.
- Countries
- Spain
- Regions
- Canary Islands
- Primary location
- Spain
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island
Boundary and coordinates
Spatial limits, geographic coordinates, and regional land area calculations
Mapping the Geographic Boundaries of Caldera de Taburiente National Park
The mapped geographic outline displays the spatial footprint and shape of the protected area. Regional metrics record the land area of forty-six point nine square kilometers alongside coordinate spans and center points.
- Boundary area
- 43.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 35.1 km
- Northernmost point
- 28.7618° N
- Southernmost point
- 28.6801° N
- Easternmost point
- 17.8321° W
- Westernmost point
- 17.9093° W
- Geographic centre
- 28.7212° N, 17.867° W
- North–south span
- 9.1 km
- East–west span
- 7.5 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief range, peaks, streams, and recorded natural features
Caldera de Taburiente National Park Terrain and Elevation Summary
Elevation summary records span from six hundred meters up to twenty-four hundred twenty-six meters across the mountain park terrain. Linked feature cards provide names, types, and spatial relationships for recorded peaks, streams, and viewpoints.
- Minimum elevation
- 600 m
- Maximum elevation
- 2,426 m
- Highest point
- 2,426 m
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Picos de Toney
983 m
Peaks
Roque de la Brevera Macha
2,117 m
Peaks
Pico de la Sabina
1,515 m
Streams
Barranco de Altaguna
Streams
Barranco el Riacuelo
Environmental setting
Interpreting recorded mountain relief, forest cover, and habitat types across the terrain
Caldera de Taburiente National Park Environmental Classifications and Terrain Settings
Recorded mountain relief, majority forest cover, and diverse habitat types provide structured categories to read the physical setting of Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Stored environmental classifications connect individual terrain properties to related atlas destinations and protected zones.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Cliffs · Forest · Woodland · Volcano · Cave
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest
Park atlas
Explore the regional geography of protected landscapes across La Palma and the Canary Islands archipelago, comparing diverse park characteristics.
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Continue park discovery beyond Caldera de Taburiente National Park, browsing other national parks and protected areas across La Palma and the wider Canary Islands archipelago. This focused geographic context allows for direct comparison of volcanic landscapes, unique ecosystems, and conservation efforts throughout this distinct Macaronesian region.
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Explore Spain's unique protected area with rich geographic context.
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- Area
- 40 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 450K annual
Protected landscapeTenerife
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Southeast
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Coastal cliffs, volcanic barrancos, and laurel forest ecosystems.
Parque rural de Teno serves as a primary geographic anchor for northwest Tenerife, encompassing a triangular volcanic block defined by vertical sea cliffs and steep, eroded ravines. This protected landscape preserves unique biodiversity and traditional cultural architecture, offering a comprehensive look at the island's geological and ecological variety from the shoreline to the mist-prone summits.
- Area
- 80.636 km²
- Established
- 1987
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Mediterranean
National parkTenerife
117 km away#3 closest
East
Teide National Park: Spain's Highest Peak and Distinctive Volcanic Landscape
Explore protected volcanic terrain and mapped geography on Tenerife.
Teide National Park protects the highest point in Spain, Mount Teide, within a spectacular caldera and surrounding volcanic terrain on Tenerife. This national park offers a unique landscape for geographic discovery, showcasing dramatic lava flows, volcanic cones, and endemic flora. Its protected boundaries define a significant area of natural interest, making it a key landmark for atlas exploration of island geography and protected lands.
- Area
- 189.9 km²
- Established
- 1954
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 4.5M annual
Protected landscapeCanarias
145 km away#4 closest
East
Parque rural de Anaga: Mapping the Volcanic Relief and Laurisilva Forests of Canarias
A detailed geographic overview of the Anaga massif protected landscape.
Parque rural de Anaga preserves a dramatic landscape of volcanic plugs, deeply incised valleys, and endemic-rich cloud forests in the Canary Islands. Understand the complex terrain and protected area boundaries that define this historic massif, from its coastal cliffs to its high mountain ridges.
- Area
- 144.187 km²
- Established
- 1994
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Subtropical
Protected landscapeCanarias
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East
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Exploring laurel forest strongholds and rugged ravine geography.
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- Area
- 35.86 km²
- Relief
- Upland
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Scope
- Terrestrial
Protected landscapeCanary Islands
About 232 km away#6 closest
East
Parque rural del Nublo: Volcanic Peaks and Protected Highland Terrain in Gran Canaria
Mapping the dramatic erosional landscapes and endemic ecosystems of central Gran Canaria.
Spanning the core of Gran Canaria, Parque rural del Nublo is a vast protected landscape characterized by its rugged volcanic topography. The area features the iconic Roque Nublo monolith, deeply incised barrancos, and a mosaic of pine forests and endemic scrubland. This territory represents a critical intersection of geological evolution and aboriginal history, containing major UNESCO-listed cultural sites within its complex highland boundaries.
- Area
- 267.64 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Mountain
Protected landscapeCanarias
About 369 km away#7 closest
East
Parque rural de Betancuria: Protected Landscape, Fuerteventura, Canarias
A rugged volcanic and geological interior landscape
Investigate the topographical intensity of Parque rural de Betancuria, home to the Betancuria Massif and unique Basal Complex exposures. This protected landscape documents a long history of geological transformation and traditional human adaptation to the arid Fuerteventura environment.
- Area
- 165.443 km²
- Established
- 1987
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Arid
National parkCanary Islands
392 km away#8 closest
East
Timanfaya National Park: Dramatic Volcanic Landscape in the Canary Islands
Explore Spain's unique geological national park.
Timanfaya National Park offers an extraordinary exploration of volcanic terrain, a protected area that defines geological conservation in the Canary Islands. Its landscape, shaped by powerful eruptions, features vast lava fields, striking volcanic cones, and visible geothermal activity. As Spain's only purely geological national park, Timanfaya provides a unique context for understanding volcanic processes and appreciating the raw beauty of its protected natural environment, serving as a key landmark within the archipelago's geography.
- Area
- 51.07 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Continue Exploring Caldera de Taburiente National Park's Mapped Geography and Landscape Features
Delve deeper into the protected landscape of Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Understand its geological formations, ravine systems, and unique terrain through detailed map context and regional geography. This exploration supports a comprehensive atlas-based discovery of Spain's significant natural areas and their defining characteristics.
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