Things to do in Timanfaya National Park
Discover the stunning natural beauty of Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote. Made entirely of volcanic soil, the park's landscape is reminiscent of outer space with its colorful lava rocks and jagged boulders. There are many scenic locations within the park that can be visited on walking tours, camel rides or professionally guided coach tours. Don't miss out on this rich scenery on your trip to Spain - but make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen because there's no shade inside this volcanic park!
Our recommendations in Timanfaya National Park
This half-day tour is Lanzarote in a nutshell. You'll call in at El Golfo lagoon, journey through Timanfaya National Park and visit the Salinas de Janubio. We'll even throw in a wine tasting session to round off the tour.First up, you'll visit the waters of El Golfo - it's emerald waters have starred in many a Hollywood film over the years. But that's just an appetiser for the main event – the visit to Timanfaya National Park. Famed for its moonlike landscape is dotted with lava fields and black rocks, you'll see the ‘Fire Mountain', to name but a few.We'll continue the tour with a stop in La Geria for a sip of some local wine before we reach Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flats in the Canaries. Snap a few selfies with the miles of cotton-white salt mounds as your guide fills you in on the history of this all-important island resource. You'll even get a chance to try some, too.
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Lanzarote tour with Timanfaya National Park and El Golfo
This grand tour of Lanzarote leaves no stone unturned. ‘You'll unearth the secrets of this volcanic island through the eyes of someone who has made it their home,' says Daria, one of our expert guides. Discover the island's spectacular green north and the volcanic south, visiting Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua caves and a winery.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: Volcanic Beauty of Lanzarote, Photography Tour
Become a visual storyteller under the guidance of your National Geographic-trained photography guide. You'll pick up invaluable insights on capturing the perfect shot, be it in terms of composition, lighting, or narrative. After introducing the competitive element of the day, your guide will accompany you on the drive through Timanfaya National Park. During the tour, you'll get great views of Timanfaya's lunar landscapes, formed hundreds of years ago when a series of volcanic eruptions covered a quarter of the island in lava. Think rugged lava fields, brooding volcanic cones, and swathes of charcoal-grey ash. Stop at Islote de Hilario viewpoint to see the power of geothermal energy and enjoy the panorama. Travelling on to the fishing village of El Golfo, you will find a jumble of traditional buildings and bright boats which contrast with the black sand beach and the unusual green lake. It's a perfect location for capturing contrasting colour. Then, it's time to discover the ancient salt flats of Salinas de Janubio, another landscape saturated with drama and stark appeal. This area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and an important bird sanctuary – cameras at the ready. With a specialist photographer at your side, you'll gain new skills and fresh inspiration, plus a collection of striking images. As the day concludes on the terrace at Salinas de Janubio, unwind over a glass of wine or beer and a snack, while your photography guide reviews the day's photos and picks the winning shot.
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Timanfaya National Park Bike Tour
Timanfaya National Park's dramatic lunar-like landscape has put Lanzarote on the map. In fact, it's so striking, it helped the island gain UNESCO World Biosphere status in 1993. This exciting guided bike tour takes you exploring all the crags and craters of this volcanic moonscape. It's the island's top attraction.
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This half-day tour is Lanzarote in a nutshell. You'll call in at El Golfo lagoon, journey through Timanfaya National Park and visit the Salinas de Janubio. We'll even throw in a wine tasting session to round off the tour.First up, you'll visit the waters of El Golfo - it's emerald waters have starred in many a Hollywood film over the years. But that's just an appetiser for the main event – the visit to Timanfaya National Park. Famed for its moonlike landscape is dotted with lava fields and black rocks, you'll see the ‘Fire Mountain', to name but a few.We'll continue the tour with a stop in La Geria for a sip of some local wine before we reach Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flats in the Canaries. Snap a few selfies with the miles of cotton-white salt mounds as your guide fills you in on the history of this all-important island resource. You'll even get a chance to try some, too.
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Lanzarote tour with Timanfaya National Park and El Golfo
This grand tour of Lanzarote leaves no stone unturned. ‘You'll unearth the secrets of this volcanic island through the eyes of someone who has made it their home,' says Daria, one of our expert guides. Discover the island's spectacular green north and the volcanic south, visiting Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua caves and a winery.
de, en, nl, pl
Nat Geo Day Tour: Volcanic Beauty of Lanzarote, Photography Tour
Become a visual storyteller under the guidance of your National Geographic-trained photography guide. You'll pick up invaluable insights on capturing the perfect shot, be it in terms of composition, lighting, or narrative. After introducing the competitive element of the day, your guide will accompany you on the drive through Timanfaya National Park. During the tour, you'll get great views of Timanfaya's lunar landscapes, formed hundreds of years ago when a series of volcanic eruptions covered a quarter of the island in lava. Think rugged lava fields, brooding volcanic cones, and swathes of charcoal-grey ash. Stop at Islote de Hilario viewpoint to see the power of geothermal energy and enjoy the panorama. Travelling on to the fishing village of El Golfo, you will find a jumble of traditional buildings and bright boats which contrast with the black sand beach and the unusual green lake. It's a perfect location for capturing contrasting colour. Then, it's time to discover the ancient salt flats of Salinas de Janubio, another landscape saturated with drama and stark appeal. This area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and an important bird sanctuary – cameras at the ready. With a specialist photographer at your side, you'll gain new skills and fresh inspiration, plus a collection of striking images. As the day concludes on the terrace at Salinas de Janubio, unwind over a glass of wine or beer and a snack, while your photography guide reviews the day's photos and picks the winning shot.
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Timanfaya National Park Bike Tour
Timanfaya National Park's dramatic lunar-like landscape has put Lanzarote on the map. In fact, it's so striking, it helped the island gain UNESCO World Biosphere status in 1993. This exciting guided bike tour takes you exploring all the crags and craters of this volcanic moonscape. It's the island's top attraction.
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Timanfaya National Park
Lanzarote
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Reviews Timanfaya National Park
“Maybe I'm biased, as we last did that trip 24 years ago, when the island just wasn't that busy, but the whole trip felt rushed, which ruined things somewhat. Yes, of course it was worth the volcanic tour and the amazing demonstration at the end, but when everything was “back on the bus in 10 minutes” and the queues for the toilets were longer (and some needed a coin for access, which we didn't have and weren't told about!), it was hard to enjoy the trip.”
“Salt visit5/10. Green lagoon5/10 . Wine 2/10 Yuatzi town 0/10 Timafaya park 8/10”
“The guide seemed to talk more German than English. There was very little time to do anything at any of the stops. I don't have any interest in salt and tour guide spend more time here then anywhere else. I was very disappointed. Definitely not worth the money spent.”
“There wasn't any time at the visits 15 minutes to see and get round everything really?”
