Astrophysics in the Canaries began here at this Observatory. Located in Izaña (Tenerife) at 2390 metres above sea level, the site marks the point at which the municipal boundaries of La Orotava, Fasnia, and Güímar meet.

Teide Observatory (Spanish: Observatorio del Teide), IAU code 954, is an astronomical observatory on Mount Teide at 2,390 metres (7,840 ft), located on Tenerife, Spain. It has been operated by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias since its inauguration in 1964.

During your visit to Tenerife, do not miss the opportunity to embark on an astronomical journey into the bowels of the world’s largest solar observatory: the Teide Observatory.

Over two days, our astronomers will show you the Observatory’s telescopes and explain their use. In 2026 the Open Days will be held on 20 and 21 June, free of charge, in Spanish and lasting 3 hours.

The Teide Observatory, a major international astronomical facility, is situated on the mountain’s slopes. Additionally, the volcano has frequently appeared in films, television series, and programs set on the island of Tenerife.

Teide Observatory is run by the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics (IAC) and is well-established as one of the most suitable places on the planet for solar observation.

A guided daytime visit to the Teide Observatory. Book your tickets to discover the Tenerife Observatory, the largest, most important solar observatory in the world.

Teide Observatory is an astronomical observatory at 2,390 m at Izaña on Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, run by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias since 1964 and open to visitors on guided tours.

Book your spot to visit the Teide Observatory and tour the interior of the Tenerife observatory with certified guides.

Thanks to the exceptional observing conditions, international researchers study the Sun and phenomena of the universe. The Teide Observatory (Observatorio del Teide) is ideal for those who would also like to discover one of Tenerife’s most remarkable scientific attractions.