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!
Experiences in Timanfaya National Park
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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. There's also a sample of local wine 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 Jameos del Agua
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 along the way.The fun starts with a trip to the subterranean salt lake at Jameos del Agua. This ancient volcanic cavern was converted into a bar and concert space by local architectural legend, Cesar Manrique. After lunch, you'll get to find out how grapes are grown at a volcanic soil winery. You'll sample one-of-a-kind local wines from La Geria, a unique wine-growing region created after the Timanfaya volcanic eruptions 300 years ago. Next up is the Salinas de Janubio salt flats where traditional methods are still in use. Seawater enters shallow basins, evaporates under the sun, and workers harvest the salt manually. These salt flats are a haven for migratory and coastal bird species.Thanks to its otherworldly natural landscape, Lanzarote was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993. And the star of the show here is undoubtedly Timanfaya National Park. Follow the famous Lunar Route and explore lava fields, volcano craters and steaming geysers as you learn about why the whole island has achieved this special UNESCO-listed status. Then, experience it up close as you feel the heat beneath your feet and witness brushwood burn into flames.
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Lanzarote family-friendly buggy tour with winery visit
Book now for a family-friendly buggy adventure through Timanfaya, Los Hervideros and La Geria, with wine-tasting, tapas and spectacular views.
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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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