Teide National Park

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"On Tenerife, the largest Canary Island, the national park's starry skies are readily visible without intrusion from local light pollution; its location near the equator allows visitors to view popular constellations from both hemispheres, along with other celestial objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way's nearer neighboring systems." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines