Earth Sciences in the Canary Islands
Based in the Canary Islands and registered in the UK for full ABTA protection, we design and deliver sustainable, academically robust field trips and specialist training programmes. Alongside our group trips, we publish independent, open-access research and multimedia resources to support local residents, educators, and scientists worldwide.
Whether you’re organising a university expedition, joining our field school, or exploring how volcanic landscapes shape communities, GeoTenerife helps you experience, understand, and share the stories written in our islands.
What We doThree Core Pillars
Field Trips & Experiences
Unique, tailor-made educational journeys for universities, schools, and nature groups.
From volcanic landscapes to marine ecosystems, our expert-led trips combine safety, academic rigour, and unforgettable discovery in collaboration with local and national experts and institutions
International Field School
Develop practical, career-focused skills through our immersive training programmes.
Join VolcanoCamp, MarineSciCamp, GeoIntern or HydroCamp and gain hands-on experience in field monitoring/research, environmental communication, and sustainability
Scholarships are available to support wider participation.
Research and Open Access
Our open-access research aims to foster informed, resilient communities and visitors to the islands. Access reports, datasets, interviews, and documentaries designed to inform, educate, and inspire, all for free.
The VolcanoStories project is a multi-media project, self-funded by GeoTenerife, creating resources to educate about volcanic hazards, preparedness, reconstruction, and sustainable tourism in the Canary Islands.
We are involved in the GENESIS project, funded by the EU’s Horizon, to research nature-based solutions for climate resilience in the Macaronesian islands. GeoTenerife leads the social mainstreaming work, including the Genesis training bootcamp in La Palma.
Our Urgent Events page summarises news reports and collates relevant social media posts on urgent events occurring in the Canary Islands. We have previously followed the Protests against unsustainable tourism, the 2021 eruption on La Palma, and wildfires on this page.
Quick accessKey Links for Residents, Visitors and Researchers
To access key information during an emergency or big event, ranging from earthquakes to protests, follow our Urgent Events timeline when activated for daily updates,
To know more about volcanic activity in the Canary Islands see our Volcanic Readiness Project.
To follow the debate on tourism protests and local calls for a more sustainable model see our Sustainable Tourism Project.
OutreachSpreading the knowledge
- Co-organise the annual International VulcanaSymposium with IEO-CSIC which showcases Canarian research on Submarine Volcanoes. It is a free, open-access event, streamed internationally. All recorded sessions are published on our website with bilingual transcripts.
- Self-funded and produced two award winning documentaries on the eruption and reconstruction in La Palma: see Lava Bombs.
- Present, participate and run workshops in international science conferences, including IAVCEI, Cities on Volcanoes, EGU, VMSG, EUSEA and the Tajogaite Eruption International Conference
- Support, participate and present at local events including: World Water Day workshops in La Palma; La Laguna Naturalmente Segura with Volcanes de Canarias and Canarian Science Week.
- Interviews for local, national and international print and broadcast media including TVE, La Sexta, TV Canaria, BBC, Channel 4, ITV and CNN.
Latest newsStay up to date with our latest field schools, publications, and community initiatives
We regularly address local concerns raised via our online FORUM through longer form Opinion Pieces, in collaboration with leading experts and institutions. Our independence means we can tackle tough topics at the boundaries of stakeholder communication.
We follow the reconstruction in La Palma with monthly updates.
We activate our “Urgent Events” news hub resource during emergencies to support official messaging and collate helpful resources for residents and visitors.
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Ongoing Collaborators
Our work is possible thanks to our ongoing collaborations with extraordinary scientists and institutions.
You can meet our regular collaborators.
Featured Programmes
VolcanoCamp
Field training in volcanic monitoring, hazard assessment, and community engagement.
Learn directly from experts in one of the world’s most dynamic geological settings.
MarineSciCamp
Dive into marine science and conservation in the Canary Islands.
From field sampling to data analysis, gain vital experience for environmental careers.
Geo Intern
1 month long training and research programme in the Canary Islands. Applications open early in the spring each year.
Custom Field Trips
Liase with our dedicated and local Field trip manager to tailor the field trip to your school’s/department’s needs. We have previously run field trips ranging from Sustainability to Volcanology on the island; Tenerife has it all.
Research & open access for an informed, resilient community
Through VolcanoStories, GeoTenerife shares accessible research on volcanic risk, recovery, and sustainability. Our resources — including reports, oral histories, and teaching materials — support academics, journalists, students, and local residents alike.
Explore our growing library and see how science and storytelling come together to strengthen understanding and preparedness across the islands.
Why choose GeoTenerifeWhen you work with GeoTenerife, you support both education and community resilience in the Canary Islands
Trusted & Protected
ABTA member, offering full financial protection.
Local Expertise
Headquartered in Tenerife, with local, bilingual staff and regional partners.
Academic Integrity
Designed in collaboration with leading universities and researchers.
Sustainability Focus
Committed to responsible travel and local collaboration.
Inclusive Opportunities
Scholarships and accessible resources for all.
International collaboration
Our work fosters wide international collaborations with a Canarian focus.