Lanzarote: Timanfaya National Park

If you're dreaming of a trip that takes you beyond the known worlds – the Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote should be on your list.

This is no ordinary landscape park. It is a vivid memory of the volcanic eruptions of the 18th and 19th centuries that shaped this part of the island forever. Timanfaya is a place where the earth is still "alive" – it emits heat, steam and fire, reminding us that the power of nature is still right under our feet.

Volcanic history enchanted in the landscape

The park covers an area of 51 km², where almost no vegetation grows. Raw beauty dominates here: shades of red, brown, black and ochre create a landscape like from another planet.

The most famous point of the park isMontañas del Fuego (Mountains of Fire)– a range of extinct volcanoes, some of which still exhibit geothermal activity. Below the earth's surface, the temperature reaches up to600°C!

Geothermal shows and restaurant "on the bench"

A visit to the park is a real adventure. Tourists can expect:

• geothermal show– boiling water thrown into the crevice immediately shoots upwards in the form of a geyser,
• fiery demonstration– dry branches ignite by themselves when thrown into a hot hole,
• possibility to have lunch in the restaurant "El Diablo", where the dishes are prepared in the natural heat from inside the volcano.

Guided tour of the park

Due to the fragility and danger of this unique ecosystem, Timanfaya Park can only be visited by:

• by tourist bus, which takes visitors along the Ruta de los Volcanes route,
• on foot– but only on designated routes with a licensed guide.

You can't move on your own – it's not only a matter of safety, but also of nature protection.