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Holidays in Prague significantly change the Czech capital - it becomes even more beautiful here. All streets are decorated with lights or other decorations.

The Czechs' favorite holiday is Christmas.

Prague before Christmas

Before Christmas, in December, all the streets and houses in the capital of the Czech Republic are transformed. Residents decorate their homes with lights and Christmas trees. Decorated fir trees also appear in the city itself. Sales begin in all stores, Christmas markets start in the city center, on Old Town and Wenceslas Squares

Many restaurants in Prague host Christmas parties, and bright posters with unique offers from various establishments hang on the streets. There are a lot of different restaurants in Prague, both expensive and popular. Around Christmas, sometimes you can get a flyer on the street that says admission to some party will be free.

Christmas in Prague

The celebration in Prague takes place on December 25th. In Prague, this holiday is considered a family holiday. Czechs spend it at home with family and friends. On this day, an even number of people should sit at the table, and the hostess should not leave the table. These are the beliefs of the Czechs!

Christmas table

Usually on Catholic Christmas they try not to serve meat, so carp is a favorite. They prepare a lot of sweets: vanochki, honey gingerbread, bagels. All this is served with punch or mulled wine.

Photos of Christmas Prague

Beer Festival in Prague

100 brands of Czech beer “participate” in the festival; at the festival you can try special Czech dishes. The festival features live music and seating for 4,000 people. All waiters are dressed in national costumes.

More than 100 thousand people from all over the world come to the festival every year!

Where does the festival take place?

In Prague 7, Letná.

Ticket prices for the beer festival in Prague

Until 14.00 at weekdays entry is free.

After 14.00: standard - 90 CZK, under 15 years old - free, pensioners (over 65 years old) also free. At the entrance you kind of buy a card with which you can try beer.

Feast of St. Barbara in Prague

Celebrated on December 4th. Saint Barbara is one of the 14 saints who helps people in earthly affairs.

How to celebrate St. Barbara's Day in Prague

On St. Barbara's Day in Prague, children are given gifts, most often sweets. On this day, Czechs cut cherry branches and place them in water so that they bloom for Catholic Christmas. These branches are called “barborki” in the Czech Republic (from the word “Barbara” (Varvara)). It is believed that if the branch blooms, then there will be happiness and tranquility in this house.

Goat Day in Velke Popovica

The holiday takes place in small town Velke Popovice in mid-June, near Prague. The world famous Kozel beer is brewed here. At the festival you will have the opportunity to taste fried sausages and shashlik prepared according to a special recipe in Kozel beer. Here you will be greeted by real blacksmiths and other cultural attractions.

On the day of the holiday you can visit the brewery with a 50% discount.

How to get to Velke Popovice

The best way is by bus. Suburban bus number 100363 runs from Opatov metro station.

May holidays in Prague

The history of the May holidays is almost the same as in our country.

What holidays are celebrated in Prague in May?

"Glorious May Days" are official holidays in Prague, so no one works on these days (except cafes and shops, of course). May 1 is the day of labor, spring and love. May 5 is the day of remembrance of the Prague Uprising in 1945. May 8 - Victory Day.

love day

On the day of love, May 1, new wine and Czech beer are tasted in the capital. Lovers should kiss under the cherry tree, so on this day a lot of couples gather on Petřín Hill.

Parades on Wenceslas Square

Also on this day, parades take place on Wenceslas Square.

On Victory Day in Prague, fireworks are displayed and flowers are laid at the Olsany Cemetery. By the way, on May 9, a Russian-Czech motor rally is being held in Prague. The event is held under the slogan “Youth against war”.

In general, Prague is very beautiful in May, so in any case there is something to see.

Walpurgis Night in Prague

How to celebrate Walpurgis Night

On this night in Prague there is a procession of people in carnival costumes. All this takes place in Mala Strana (“Small City”). Residents dress up as witches, werewolves and move around the city with lit torches along the Charles Bridge and Fr. Kampa.

Prague residents burn bonfires, scarecrows and drink beer.

Feast of St. Nicholas (St. Nicholas)

In Prague, St. Nicholas is Father Frost. On December 6, his holiday, you can meet Mikulas on the street in long fur coat, with a bag of gifts, with a staff and accompanied by an angel and an imp. It is believed that on this day the spirit of Christmas awakens.

The angel walking with Mikulas distributes sweets and fruits to good children, and the little devil presents a potato or a piece of coal to the naughty ones. This is a very interesting sight.

St. Wenceslas Day and Czech Statehood Day in Prague

Who is Vaclav?

Wenceslas ruled the country from 924 to 935. Vaclav greatly developed the Christian religion in the Czech Republic. By his decree, the Church of St. Vitus was built, often visited by tourists.

Photo of St. Vitus Cathedral

Prince Wenceslas made a great contribution to the development of education in the country. He was a very humane man, of whom Czechs are proud to this day. His kindness and justice are reflected in many legends.

Gay Pride in Prague

Usually celebrated in the summer, in August. The parade is held to support sexual minorities. It starts at Wenceslas Square or People's Avenue.

Valentine's Day in Prague

Celebrated on February 14th. On Valentine's Day it is very difficult to find a table in a restaurant, because it seems that all the couples in the city took them at the beginning of the month.

– a very romantic city with many special places. There is a belief that if you kiss on the Charles Bridge on this day, the couple will be very happy.

Very romantic in Prague Castle, Vysehrad Fortress and Stromovka Park. There are a lot of weddings taking place in Prague on Valentine's Day.

Prague residents love holidays and respect their culture, so if you happen to attend even a small holiday (for example, March 8), you will be surprised at how the city transforms and how people’s mood changes. You will definitely like it even more.

The coming 2018 will not spoil the residents of the Czech Republic with many long weekends, when the official holiday falls on Friday or Monday. There will be only four such cases.

The first such “vacations” will take place in the spring: Good Friday will fall on March 30, and Easter Monday, respectively, on April 2.

The Day of the Slavic Saints Cyril and Methodius (July 5) will fall on Thursday, and the following Day of the Execution of John Hus (July 6) will fall on Friday. This promises a four-day weekend.

Czech Statehood Day (September 28) will fall on Friday this time. That is, there will be an opportunity to rest for three days in a row.

The winter holidays will give everyone a five-day weekend (without the need to take time off) - Christmas Eve (December 24), the first and second days of Christmas (December 25 and 26) will fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

There will be a total of 250 working days in the new year.

Czech public holidays and weekends in 2018:

School holiday schedule in the Czech Republic in 2018:

Spring break (jarní prázdniny):

5.2. – 11.2.2018 : Praha 1 až 5, Blansko, Brno-město, Brno-venkov, Břeclav, Hodonín, Vyškov, Znojmo, Domažlice, Tachov, Louny, Karviná

12.2. – 18.2.2018 : Praha 6 až 10, Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Sokolov, Nymburk, Jindřichův Hradec, Litoměřice, Děčín, Přerov, Frýdek-Místek

19.2. – 25.2.2018 : Kroměleyž, ucherské hradiští, vsetín, zlín, praha-vope, praha-západ, mělník, rakovník, plzeň-M V. Ice, Nov dish Jičín

26.2. – 4.3.2018 : Česká Lípa, Jablonec nad Nisou, Liberec, Semily, Havlíčkův Brod, Jihlava, Pelhřimov, Třebíč, Žďár nad Sázavou, Kladno, Kolín, Kutná Hora, Písek, Náchod, Bruntál

5.3. – 11.3.2018 : Mladá Boleslav, Příbram, Tábor, Prachatice, Strakonice, Ústí nad Labem, Chomutov, Most, Jičín, Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Olomouc, Šumperk, Opava, Jeseník

12.3. – 18.3.2018 : Benešov, Beroun, Rokycany, České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Klatovy, Trutnov, Pardubice, Chrudim, Svitavy, Ústí nad Orlicí, Ostrava-město, Prostějov

The Christmas holidays (vánoční prázdninyzačnou) will begin on December 22 and last until January 2, 2019 inclusive.

Often at university, school or at work we learn that next week We are waiting for a public holiday, which means a day off. We, of course, are incredibly happy about this, but we don’t always know in honor of some event we were given a day of rest. In this article we will describe all public holidays in the Czech Republic to make them easier to navigate.

Public holidays

January 1 is the Day of the restoration of the independent Czech state. This holiday was included in the official list in 2000. He celebrates the fact of the division of the former Czechoslovakia into Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, which officially occurred on January 1, 1993. Of course, the New Year (Sylvester in Czech) is also celebrated on this day, but this holiday has much less significance in the Czech Republic than in Russia. Here, as you know, a much more significant winter event is Catholic Christmas. May 8 – Victory Day. Victory Day celebrates the end of World War II in Europe, specifically the liberation of the Czech Republic from fascism in 1945. Until 1991, May 9 was considered Victory Day. July 5 is the Day of the Slavic Saints Cyril and Methodius. It was on July 5, 863, according to legend, that the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius came to Great Moravia and brought them to the Czech lands Christian faith And Slavic writing. This holiday is also celebrated in Russia: it is called the Day of Slavic Culture and Literature and is celebrated on May 24.

July 6 is the day of the execution of Jan Hus. The national hero of the Czech people, Jan Hus, was burned for his faith and ideology on July 6 in Konstanz. His teaching and death had enormous consequences for the history of the Czech lands, becoming the main reason for the outbreak of the Hussite Wars - a protracted conflict between his followers (Hussites) and Catholics. In addition, Jan Hus left an extensive literary heritage and made a great contribution to the development of literary medieval Czech language and codification of Czech orthography. Although the Catholic Church has not yet rehabilitated Jan Hus, many believers in the Czech Republic venerate him as a saint. There is even a Czechoslovak Hussite Church with more than 100 thousand followers.

September 28 is Czech Statehood Day. Czech Statehood Day has been celebrated since 2000. It is believed that it was on September 28, 936 that Prince Vaclav Przemyslovich was killed by his own brother, who was subsequently canonized and became Saint Wenceslas and the patron of the Czech Republic.

October 28 - Day of the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak Republic. This holiday has been celebrated since 1988, and is dedicated to the glorious creation of the First Czechoslovak Republic in 1918. This event is the culmination of a long struggle of the Czech people against Austrian power and the Slovak people against Hungarian power and Magyarization. November 17 is the Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy. November 17 was included in the list of public holidays in 2000 under the name Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy. On November 15, 1939, mass student demonstrations against the German occupation took place, sparked by the death of Jan Opletal, a medical student who died from wounds received during a previous demonstration. In response, the occupation authorities began mass arrests - politicians, public figures, and 1,800 students and teachers were arrested. On November 17, all universities and colleges in the protectorate were closed, nine student leaders were executed, and hundreds of people were sent to concentration camps.

Other holidays

These holidays are not included in the list of public holidays, but since 2000 they have been designated as “other non-working days”. January 1 – New Year. In the Czech Republic, New Year is called Sylvester and is celebrated with friends. Traditionally, many Czechs go to the mountains or ski resorts, the rest are having fun parties or celebrating with a group in a club. It is not customary to give gifts on this day.

Easter Monday (no exact date). Easter in the Czech Republic is a nomadic holiday, the date of which depends on the phases of the moon. The date of celebration of Orthodox and Catholic Easter is different - this is due to the difference in the date of church full moons and the difference between solar calendars. So, for example, in 2016, Catholic Easter (and, therefore, Czech) will be celebrated on March 27, and Orthodox Easter on May 1. And in 2017, the dates will converge and both holidays will take place on April 16.

May 1 - Labor Day Labor Day has been celebrated in the Czech Republic since 1890. True, on this day no one works, but only rests. December 24 - Christmas Eve December 25 and 26 - Christmas Day Christmas Eve and Christmas, as in all Catholic countries, is the main winter holiday of the year. It is on these days that Jerzyshek brings gifts and prepares a big festive table, carp is fried and potato salad is made. This holiday is considered a family celebration and is celebrated at home, with relatives. Therefore, on Christmas Day, Prague dies out, and the wind blows only garbage and sad tourists along the central streets.

Annual state and religious holidays of the Czech Republic. Vibrant carnivals and festivals in the Czech Republic that you can visit in 2019.

The Czech Republic is a country where fairy tales become reality. The historical appearance of the cities and the traditions of the people are well preserved here. Local residents are friendly and thorough, calm and serious. The peculiarities of their character are noticeable in everything, especially in the celebration of celebrations.

Popular excursions in Prague

No matter what period you come to the Czech Republic, the most interesting place to start getting acquainted is with (see all the significant places and outline routes for future walks). And be sure to go to the legendary Czech resort, at least for one day. The tour includes an overview of the city and a visit to the Krusovice brewery (10 hours, Tripster).

New Year in the Czech Republic 2020

No matter how serious the Czechs are, the New Year is a special holiday. It begins on December 31 - St. Sylvester's Day. He is a revered Catholic figure. Only the year of his death is known - the 335th. Legends say that he saved the world from destruction by defeating a dragon.

The cycle of holidays in the Czech Republic starts with the New Year

The facades of houses and shops are decorated with illumination in advance; biblical motifs can often be found. As a rule, these are figurines of the Virgin Mary or the Magi. Fluffy Christmas trees in the main squares of cities are always decorated with angels. It is believed that he looks favorably at people from the top of the fluffy beauty and blesses them for good deeds.

It is customary to celebrate New Year in the Czech Republic with a large, noisy group. To do this, residents and guests of the country gather for specialized parties in hotels and restaurants. Those who did not have time to book a room should not be upset; concerts and performances will be held in all squares - especially in Prague. The main difference between holding this celebration in the Czech Republic is that the locals love to dance. These can be traditional dances of this people, a polka, or a waltz.

Another option for celebrating the New Year in the Czech Republic is truly fabulous. There are many ancient castles in this country. Of course, not all are open, but there are a whole series fortresses with stunning views that you can visit for this celebration. Special companies create a unique holiday atmosphere corresponding to the Middle Ages.

A few minutes before the New Year in Prague, everyone flocks to the Orloj clock. The traditional drink used to celebrate new year holidays in the Czech Republic, is which is served hot. You can snack on a warming drink with fried sausages or potato pancakes. Meat cannot be found on the New Year's table of local residents and in many restaurants that night. Housewives cook instead. Each has its own secret to preparing the dish. True, some people prefer not to cook, but to release the fish into the wild. This tradition shows how merciful and kind Czechs can be.

If you go to celebrate New Year in the Czech Republic, be prepared that there is no Santa Claus in the country. He is replaced by St. Nicholas. He gives children sweets and gifts, and this is done at the beginning, not at the end of December. That’s why the festive mood comes to homes earlier than elsewhere in the world and remains there until January.

Folk festivities end on the night of December 31 to January 1 with festive fireworks. But that doesn't mean it's time to go home. The next evening, stunning flowers bloom in the Prague sky. This fireworks display is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Millions of tourists come to the country just for him. New Year coincides with another important event - Czech Independence Day. Therefore, January 1 is a double holiday for the residents of the country, which is celebrated on a grand scale.

Holidays in the Czech Republic in January 2019

Czechs celebrate the 6th day of the first month of the year Epiphany or Three Kings Day. This is a holiday of mercy, compassion and generosity. Children dress in ancient costumes of kings and go around the houses with carols, skits and dances.

This tradition appeared in 2001 and has already become very popular. This is how children do a noble cause, raise funds for charity. This day symbolizes the end of Christmastide and the beginning of Carnival. Much attention is paid to visiting theaters, concert halls and balls. The carnival environment allows you to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Brightly decorated halls, masquerades, mandatory tailcoats and dresses - this is what can be found on the streets of the Czech Republic at this time. The main dance of these events is traditionally the waltz.

In January, guests of the country also have a reason to rejoice. At this time, brand stores decorate their windows with discounts, 50% is not the limit. If you search a little, you might even come across a 70% share.

Winter festivals and carnivals in the Czech Republic 2019

Two weeks before Catholic Lent (in 2019 the dates fell on March 2-6), the Bohemian Carnival starts.

This is the time when a masquerade show fills the streets of the city, becoming part of a large theatrical performance. This tradition is already about 700 years old. The program of shows is very diverse: these can be balls, costume competitions, dances, mask shows, specialized children's competitions, and performances. As a rule, there are two types of masks - those related to either Red or Black. They symbolize the confrontation between good and evil.

One of the main venues for parades is Old Town Square. From here the procession begins its trek through the streets of the capital, where competitions are also held. But don't think that during the parade everyone is just singing and dancing. There are also plenty of treats: guests and residents of the country can try delicious dishes local housewives.

A traveler who decides to visit Prague at this moment should not pass by the palace of Count Clam-Gallas. This 15th century building has changed its appearance more than once, but has retained its originality. Now it hosts concerts and excursions.

Czech holidays and Easter in spring 2019

Most spring holidays in the Czech Republic are associated with the date of Easter (in 2019 it falls on April 21). Unlike Orthodox holiday, there the celebration is more secular in nature and is celebrated on Monday rather than Sunday. The celebration begins with Green Thursday. On this day, children take to the streets with rattles and bells. This is how they drive the spirit of Judas out of their homes and hearts.

Two days later, on Saturday, they go caroling. This is no longer charity, but an opportunity to please yourself with sweets. The main attribute Easter holiday in the Czech Republic are painted eggs. They can be found everywhere: in the form of treats, decorations for store windows, even in special stalls on the streets, where they are painted by hand. Pies, cookies reminiscent of lamb, and Easter cakes are frequent treats. Legs of lamb are roasted in the squares - whole!

Easter in the Czech Republic is usually celebrated for a week. In this connection, there is a piquant tradition that men will appreciate. You need to weave whips from willows (“pomlazki” in Czech) and whip the woman in a soft spot. With this action, a man will give a woman beauty and youth for a whole year. True, in the afternoon the girls have the right to make a retaliatory move, pelting the “offender” cold water. So be careful when walking the streets throughout the week!

Holidays in the Czech Republic in May 2019

The first day of the last spring month - Workers' Day, in the Czech Republic it is customary to celebrate with solemn parades, concerts, and youth performances.

On Victory Day In this country, two whole days are allocated, May 5 and 8. Wreaths, military parades, solemn and important - this is how they pay tribute to those who fell during the war and occupation in the Czech Republic. A special feature of the celebration of Victory Day is the creation of reconstructions of military operations. Another May holiday shows the upbringing and values of the Czechs. Celebrated on the second Sunday of the month Mother's Day. This is a family holiday in the Czech Republic, on which it is customary to delight grandmothers and mothers with gifts. The best gift is a gift made by yourself.

At the end of May, the Czech Republic is again ready to receive international guests - throughout the country, which is famous for the quality of its foaming alcoholic drink, beer festivals are starting. From mid-May (10th to 26th 2019) you can easily attend the beer festival. The largest one takes place in Prague. They prepare for it very seriously: tents are set up, seats are allocated.

So unique in the Czech way. During this period, you can try over a hundred types of beer in Prague, admire theatrical performances, and listen to musicians. In 2019, guests and residents of the country are promised to be pampered with beer-flavored desserts, wine and treats.

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Holidays in the Czech Republic in summer 2019

On July 5th of every year, the Czech Republic celebrates a unique holiday - Day of Cyril and Methodius. These are one of the few saints recognized by both the Orthodox and Catholic Church. Thanks to these saints, every Christian once had the opportunity to listen to a service in a language he understood. Surprisingly, in the Czech Republic the celebration received the status of a public holiday. How is it celebrated? On this day it is customary for families to go to church.

The next day, July 6, thousands of bonfires break out in tribute to Jan Gnus. Reformer, philosopher, priest with active life position, he made church books more understandable and the rules of conduct for clergy clearer. The great sadness of the holy man was the decline in the spirituality of the church. For attempting to point this out to senior management, he was deprived of his priesthood and burned at the stake. His memory day is a public holiday in the Czech Republic.

The summer solstice is celebrated in the Czech Republic. It takes place in the south of the country, in Cesky Krumlov, lasts three days. During this period, the already beautiful city is transformed many times over, rewinding time back several centuries. The carnival features a medieval procession that fills the streets. Knightly tournaments, fairs of the 13th-15th centuries, costumes and entertainment - all this gives the holiday a special chic. There is a lot to see and a lot to take part in.

On July 8, film lovers flock to Karlovy Vary - a film festival opens there. Exhibitions, presentations, master classes from the best directors and actors in the world - this is what awaits you at Film Festival in Karlovy Vary residents and guests of the country. A nice bonus: it is more affordable than many similar events.

Holidays in the Czech Republic in autumn 2019

Let's list autumn holidays Czech Republic, which are the most important in the country. These days, celebrations and concerts are held everywhere:

Czechs associate the golden carpet under their feet with Statehood Day(September 28). This holiday is loved by local residents, because at the same time they celebrate the day of the beloved patron of the Czech Republic - St. Wenceslas.
A month later, the country again begins to be full of flags and national attributes. October 28 - Day of formation of independent Czechoslovakia.
The last Czech public holiday of the year is celebrated on November 17. He pays tribute to the tragic struggle for freedom and democracy.

Czech Festivals: Vintage Festival

Autumn in the Czech Republic is marked not only by official celebrations. After the hot summer comes the time of festivals, balls, fairy tales and harvest. At the beginning of September, a festive parade for the little ones takes place in the city of Jicin. For a week, the town becomes part of a fairy tale: concerts, carnivals and performances are held.

At the end of September, festivals in the Czech Republic will delight adult tourists. At this time it is carried out vintage festival. It is customary to drink a kind of drink on it - something between wine and juice. And in November, the Czechs treat guests to young wine, the fame has spread to Eastern Europe. Each holiday lasts at least 3 days and is accompanied by folk festivities.

Like all of Europe, at the end of October the Czech Republic bursts into flames with a million decorated pumpkins. Halloween has taken root well in this calm but celebration-filled country. After all, costume balls, masquerades and carnivals in the Czech Republic are now as remarkable as palaces and castles. The latter, by the way, close in late autumn, giving way to museums and exhibitions.

December celebrations - Christmas in the Czech Republic

Christmas is, without a doubt, the warmest holiday in the Czech Republic. It all starts quite early, with St. Nicholas Day - December 6th.

Christmas holidays in the Czech Republic are a fairy tale!

On this day, children begin to receive gifts and sweets, Christmas trees are decorated, and they begin to work. It is important that every fluffy tree should have a bell. Its ringing is considered a reason to look under the tree. Czechs believe that gifts are brought not only by Mikolas, but also by a good spirit - Jerzyshek. No one knows what he looks like, and in principle this is not surprising - he is an incorporeal creature.

On Christmas Eve (December 24) it is not customary to cook meat dishes. But the table is still bursting with treats. There should be exactly 12 of them and all of them should be lean. The highlight of the program are carp dishes. The Czechs are hospitable people, therefore, despite the “family” nature of Christmas, they always put an additional device on the table for the occasional guest.

So if on Christmas night in the Czech Republic you have nowhere to lay your head, not only will they not kick you out, but they will also feed you and wish you happiness.

Traditions and everyday magic in the life of the Czechs: to attract wealth, you should put carp scales in plates, which you will then have to carry in your wallet all year. Another entertaining Czech tradition at Christmas is feeding the bears. Tame animals can easily be found on city streets and treated to fish.

Official holidays of the Czech Republic 2019

Official holidays in this country are not only public holidays, but also church holidays, as you have already seen above:

April 14- day off in the Czech Republic, Good Friday;
April 21, 2019- Easter Monday;
May 1- International Labor Day;
May 8- The Czech Republic celebrates the Day of Victory over Fascism;
July 5-6- days of remembrance of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the philosopher John Hus;
September 28- Statehood Day (and St. Wenceslas);
October 28- Day of the formation of independent Czechoslovakia;
November 17- Day of the struggle for freedom and democracy.

However, the most beloved and important holiday in the Czech Republic is Christmas. Here you can officially relax for three whole days - from December 24 to 26 each year.

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It just so happened that the most high point Spain is located thousands of kilometers from the capital, and not even on the mainland, and not in Europe at all.
One of the most famous tropical islands— Tenerife, which belongs to Spain, is located near the western coast of Africa. This is where Spain’s highest peak, Volcano Teide, nestles.

Volcano Teide on the map

Geographic coordinates 28.272253, -16.642315
The distance from the capital of Spain Madrid is approximately 1800 km
Distance to the nearest airport Tenerife South is about 26 km

People usually come to Tenerife for tropical bliss and an unforgettable vacation. But in addition to palm trees and the ocean, travelers can visit Teide Peak, which will complement and highlight the impressions of the island. I must say that Teide looks very majestic both against the backdrop of the island and the ocean.

The Teide volcano is an island-forming volcano. Well, that is, the island was practically created by a volcano. This is a classic stratovolcano in shape. The height of the peak is 3718 meters above the sea. It is slightly lower than Japan's Fuji. But if you measure from the bottom of the ocean, then the figure is already 7500 meters.

Volcanologists believe that the formation of Teide began about 150,000 years ago. Then a large eruption occurred, as a result of which a caldera with a diameter of about 16 km was formed, within which eruptions took place. It is not known exactly how many of them were here, but volcanic activity It was recorded by Christopher Columbus himself in 1492. Scientists later established that at this time there was an eruption of a side branch of Teide. There is information about eruptions in 1704 and 1705. But in 1706, a powerful eruption wiped out the town of Garachico and several villages nearby. Remnants of the 1798 eruption can still be seen in the form of solidified lava near the highway from Vilaflor to Chio. Last time The Teide volcano was active in 1909. Now scientists are closely monitoring the volcano, so it is safe to visit.

Local residents, the Guanches, call the volcano Echeide (which translates as “devil”) and do not agree with official science. They have their own version of the appearance of this mountain. According to legend, a devil (or evil spirit, demon) named Guayota lived in these places. His professional responsibilities included sabotage of the aborigines, planning and control of various dirty activities. Guayota did an excellent job. But one day this character decided to commit the biggest sabotage, he stole the Sun from the sky and hid it in the depths of the mountain. Life on the island became unbearable, and people began to ask the most important God, Achman, to hold a preventative conversation with Guayota and somehow influence the ugly man. Achman helped the people, extracted the sun from the mountain, and instead imprisoned the prankster Guayota there. The evil spirit still languishes in the crater of the volcano, and sometimes reminds of itself with emissions of ash and fiery tongues of lava.

Remains of stone tools and ceramics were discovered in the surrounding area. Researchers believe that these are ritual attributes used to resist evil spirits.

With the development of technology, the path to the top of Teide is now much easier. You can get to an altitude of 2356 meters by bus or taxi. Next there is cable car, which is capable of delivering 38 people in just eight minutes to an altitude of 3555 meters.

Lift to Teide Volcano

The remaining 163 meters can be covered on foot. Sometimes the wait time for your turn on the lift can reach up to 2 hours. Visiting the volcano itself, although free, is limited to 200 people per day. You can also take a helicopter and view the Teide volcano from above. But the most measured and impressive path is a simple hike. On the way up, you can enjoy the views and at the same time undergo a short acclimatization. It's no secret that the higher you are above sea level, the less oxygen there is in the air. Accordingly, gradual ascent smoothly adapts the body. If you have problems with cardiovascular system, it’s worth weighing the pros and cons of such a walk.

A special trail has been laid for hiking. By the way, if you get off it, you can get a good fine. Administration National Park, in which the Teide volcano is located, carefully protects nature and tries to preserve as much as possible natural conditions in the surrounding area. Here you can’t even take stones as souvenirs. Park management believes this will harm the volcano. Simply put, tourists can pick it up all over the planet using pebbles. Naturally, I don’t need to remind you that you can’t make a fire here without permission.

Watching the sunrise at the top of the mountain is considered especially charming. To do this, you can spend the night at the Altavista camp site at an altitude of about 3260 meters. And at night, from the end of July to the beginning of August, Teide peak offers a magnificent view of the meteor shower. Hundreds of meteors scratch the starry sky and bring incredible delight to tourists. And you can order a lot of wishes for yourself and all your relatives.