A rest area complete with restrooms and a coffee shop is located at the lower station.

The hike to El Teide crater requires a special permit; though free, it should be reserved online well in advance.

Mountaintop weather conditions are unpredictable and often cold, so bring extra layers.

If planning a hike, bring all the water and food needed for the day, as there are no restaurants at the upper station.

Pregnant women, visitors with heart conditions, and children under 3 are not permitted on the cable car due to the risks associated with a sudden change in altitude.

The cable car is not wheelchair accessible.