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Teide National Park
Located on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Picoviejo stratovolcano, which at 3,718 meters above sea level is the highest peak in Spanish territory. Rising 7,500 meters above the seafloor, it is considered the third highest volcanic structure in the world and the setting is spectacular. The visual impact of the site is heightened by atmospheric conditions that give the landscape a constantly changing texture and tone, while the "sea of clouds" forms an impressive backdrop to the mountains. Teide is of global importance as it provides evidence of geological processes in the evolution of oceanic islands.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
It is home to two of the world's most active volcanoes: Mauna Loa (4,170 meters) and Kilauea (1,250 meters), both towering over the Pacific Ocean. Eruptions have created an ever-changing landscape, with lava flows revealing surprising geological formations. Rare birds and endemic species can be found here, as well as giant fern forests.
Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
This is the largest protected area in Africa, covering approximately 7.7 million hectares, but only one-sixth of the total area is considered protected. The reserve includes the Aïr Volcanic Massif, a small area in the Sahel region that is isolated in terms of climate, flora and fauna, located in the Sahara Desert in Ténéré. The reserve has a rich diversity of landscapes, plant species and wildlife.
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
On 24 August 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted, engulfing the two prosperous Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as many of the region’s wealthy villas. Since the mid-18th century, these villas have been gradually excavated and opened to the public. The vast expanse of the commercial town of Pompeii contrasts with the smaller but better preserved remains of the resort of Herculaneum, while the exquisite frescoes of the Villa Oplontis in Torre Annunziata provide a vivid picture of the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy citizens of the early Roman Empire.