Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote
- sophiejanedantas
- Jan 10, 2018
- 2 min read
Timanfaya National Park is a Spanish national park in the south-western part of Lanzarote, Canary Island.
The Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) were created between 1730 and 1736 when more than 100 volcanoes rose up and devastated this part of the island.
The last eruptions were in 1824, however, due to the low rainfall the area appears much the same as it did just after the eruptions. In 1968 the area was declared a national park - Parque Nacional de Timanfaya.
During your visit to the park you will witness several demonstrations of 'how hot' the area is with temperatures just a few metres below the surface reaching between 400°C and 600°C. Dry brush thrown into a hole in the ground catches fire immediately, while water poured into a hole erupts seconds later in the form of steam. The 'El Diablo' restaurant serves Canarian food which is cooked using a cast-iron grill placed over a large hole in the ground. While it is not possible to just wander freely around the Volcanoes, A coach trip around the National Park (La Ruta de los Volcanos) is included in the entry fee. The entry fee is €8.
The tour features an audio commentary that includes extracts from the diary of a local Priest who was an eyewitness to the devastating eruptions. A free guided walk service along two routes of the park is also available but you must book at least 48 hours in advance. The guided walk is available in both English and Spanish. It is also possible to take a Camel ride across the Volcanic landscape but this comes at an extra charge.
The park is open from 10.00AM - 18.00PM and you can find out more about the park by clicking here.
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