Unfortunately the cable car didn't work and we couldn't go to the very peak of Teide. Yet, the professional local guide took us for a tour of 1.5 km around the area at the close bottom of the volcano. All the rocks, the landscape surrounding them, all the stories, both those being true or just some local legends were also an interesting alternative way to keep us enchanted or amused during our stay in the presence of the majestic Teide that was not in the mood to allow us stand on its top on that day. Maybe the other time. Anyway, it was a nice and interesting trip despite being all the time only in the shade of Teide.