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Why go
- See the park’s volcanic landscape, shaped by eruptions from 1730 to 1736 that created 32 cones.
- Take the 14 km coach circuit through the volcanic landscape.
Opening hours
Today09:30 – 15:45Show all
Don't miss
- Heat demonstrationsPark staff use dry brush and a steam jet to demonstrate the ground’s intense heat.Islote de Hilario
- Caldera del CorazoncilloThis cinder cone has a crater about 100 metres deep.In the park
- HornitosRows of small volcanic vents and parasitic volcanoes lie at the central volcano’s base.At the central volcano’s base
Shorts
History
Eruptions transformed much of the park between 1730 and 1736. A priest in Yaiza kept handwritten notes about the nearly six years of activity. The eruptions buried settlements and farms across Lanzarote, including the village of Timanfaya. Residents later cultivated volcanic lapilli to capture moisture from the trade winds. An annual procession marks the anniversary of the 1730 eruption, where a wooden cross stands where the lava stopped.
- 1 Sep 1730–16 Apr 1736The eruption period began at Caldera de Los Cuervos and ended at Montaña Colorada.
- 1781The chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Volcanes was built.
- 1824The island’s last recorded eruptions took place; lava from Clérigo Duarte flowed more than 14 km into the sea.
- 1974Timanfaya became a national park.
- 1993UNESCO designated a Biosphere reserve covering Lanzarote, with the park as one of its core areas.
Tips for your visit
- The 14 km coach circuit starts at Islote de Hilario and is included in park entry. Its road is otherwise closed to public traffic.
- Arrange the ranger-led Ruta de Termesana in advance. The information on whether independent visitors can use the Ruta del Litoral is conflicting.
Know before you go
- Public access is regulated to protect the park’s flora and fauna. The coach circuit follows a road otherwise closed to public traffic.
- The Termesana route requires advance registration and a ranger guide.
Sources: Timanfaya National Park - Wikipedia · Nationalpark Timanfaya - Wikipedia · Parque nacional de Timanfaya - Wikipedia · Parc national de Timanfaya - Wikipedia · checked 23 Sep 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Where is Timanfaya National Park?
It is in southwest Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, across parts of Yaiza and Tinajo.
How do I get to the park?
By road via the LZ-67 between Yaiza and Mancha Blanca.
Can I walk in the park?
The Termesana route requires advance registration and a ranger guide. Information conflicts on whether the coastal Ruta del Litoral is open for independent walks.
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