How do I get to Timanfaya?

How to get to Timanfaya. Since there is no public bus to the Timanfaya National Park, you will either need to hire a car or visit as part of an organised coach tour. The Grand Tour of Lanzarote and the Lanzarote South Tour both visit the park as part of their itinerary and include the entrance fee in their ticket price …

Is Mount Timanfaya still active?

Timanfaya. Timanfaya, which is now a National Park, is one of the island’s most spectacular sites. Still active it consists of a series of streaming volcanoes and lava fields, with a visitor centre and exhibition, where you can find out more about the volcanic activity on the island.

How much does it cost to visit Timanfaya National Park?

Entry is €12 per adult and €6 per child (aged 7-12). There is a 20% discount for visitors arriving after 15:00. Residents are entitled to discounted prices with proof of residencia and ID. Canarian resident €9.60, Canarian child €4.80 and Lanzarote resident €2.

Can you drive to Volcano in Lanzarote?

yes you can drive up in your own car. The trip around the landscape when you arrive at the visitor centre must be done in the coaches which run after parking the car. These are included in the ticket price.

Are the volcanoes on Lanzarote active?

Of all the islands in the archipelago, Lanzarote is the most dominated by its dormant volcanic power. The amazing landscape that we see today is partly a result of the massive Timanfaya eruptions between 1730 and 1736 – the longest lasting and most powerful periods of volcanic activity ever known.

Can you drive through timanfaya national park?

Access to Timanfaya National Park is restricted in order to protect the landscape, so you can’t drive around the park yourself and you can’t go on foot either since it is strictly forbidden.

Will Lanzarote volcanoes erupt again?

Lanzarote had volcanic eruptions for six years from 1730 to 1736 and a smaller one in 1824, its status is classed as historical and therefore dormant, although you can feel the heat under the surface at Timanfaya.

Can you drive through Timanfaya?

Access to Timanfaya National Park is restricted in order to protect the landscape, so you can’t drive around the park yourself and you can’t go on foot either since it is strictly forbidden. Even if you come with an excursion, you will need to change buses and go with one of the park’s guided bus tours.

What is the biggest volcano in Lanzarote?

The highest peak is Peñas del Chache, rising to 670 metres (2,200 feet) above sea level. The “Tunnel of Atlantis”, the largest underwater volcanic tunnel in the world, is part of the Cueva de los Verdes lava tube.

Are there any snakes on Lanzarote?

Despite the desert side of the island, there are no snakes in Lanzarote. However the island is home to many endemic species including some lizards.

Where is the Timanfaya volcano in Lanzarote located?

The Timanfaya National Park location is in southern parts of Lanzarote along the provinces of Tinajo and Yaiza. The volcanic features from the soil and mountains are the core reasons for visits to the park. Website: http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/parquesnacionalesdecanarias/es/Timanfaya#_=_

Where is the National Park of Timanfaya located?

Timanfaya National Park ( Spanish: Parque Nacional de Timanfaya) is a Spanish national park in the southwestern part of the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands. It covers parts of the municipalities Tinajo and Yaiza. The area is 51.07 square kilometres (19.72 sq mi). The parkland is entirely made up of volcanic soil.

How much does it cost to go to Timanfaya?

The price of the premium tour is €38 per person. Visit Timanfaya as part of the Lanzarote Grand Tour. If you have a hire car and are driving to the Montañas del Fuego in the Timanfaya National Park, it is situated on the LZ-67 which connects Yaiza and Mancha Blanca.

Which is the most popular tourist attraction in Lanzarote?

Timanfaya National Park. The Volcano Park at Timanfaya is Lanzarote’s most popular tourist attraction. Every year, close to one million people visited this unique lava scape – home to a sea of colourful dormant volcanoes and spent cones. Following a route originally defined by the island born artist and architect César Manrique.