Timanfaya National Park
Parque Nacional de Timanfaya
A volcanic wasteland formed by the great eruptions of 1730–1736. Ride the bus along the “Route of the Volcanoes,” then have a meal cooked over geothermal heat at the Restaurant del Diablo.
Timanfaya National Park preserves dozens of volcanic cones and lava fields from the great eruptions of 1730 to 1736. Covered in shades of red-brown and black, the landscape looks almost like Mars. Visitors must transfer at the Islote de Hilario visitor area in the “Fire Mountains” onto park buses for the roughly 14 km “Route of the Volcanoes,” and the buses do not stop along the way. Highlights include geothermal demonstrations, where, just a few metres beneath the surface, temperatures exceed 400°C. Dry grass bursts into flame, and water poured into the ground erupts as steam. At the El Diablo restaurant, designed by César Manrique, meat is grilled using geothermal heat. Admission costs about 20 euros (including the bus). Camel rides are available outside the park. Drive yourself to get there. Parking can be a long wait on public holidays.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:45 (last bus approx. 17:00)
Nearby sights
- Caldera Blanca
- La Geria
- Caldera de los Cuervos
- Charco de los Clicos (El Golfo)
- Salinas de Janubio
- Los Hervideros
- Puerto del Carmen
- Monumento al Campesino