Timanfaya National Park is a scenic volcanic park on the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Located on the southwest part of Lanzarote, the park is a must-visit destination if you're planning a trip to the Canary Islands, thanks to the unique volcanic mounds and wondrous hues of red, yellow, orange, ivory, tan and brown.
The landscape is unique because of the otherworldly appearance that, in many places, resembles Mars more than Earth. Of course, that surreal appearance is what captures the interest of hikers and anyone with a photographic eye who is ready to explore the volcanic park.
What are the highlights of Timanfaya National Park in the Canary Islands?
Timanfaya National Park's most fascinating aspect is its unique landscape. The whole park is rock and volcanic soil and comprises land formations of rocky mounds, craters, tube bursts and dunes that stand as remnants of a former era of intense volcanic activity. Thankfully, the most recent volcanic eruptions were hundreds of years ago.
Although from a distance the park looks rather barren because it is very rocky, the national park is home to many rare species of plants. The whole experience is unforgettable, as visitors are surrounded by hectares of subtle color resulting from lava flows and volcanic explosions.
What else is good to know about Timanfaya National Park in the Canary Islands?
Timanfaya National Park has been designated a World Biosphere Reserve in order to protect the precious plant life that thrives in this Mars-like habitat. The park is open to the public, but visitor access is tightly monitored in order to preserve the rare flora and fauna.
To view the park, there are 2 footpaths, a road where visitors can tour the park by motorcoach, and a path where visitors can tour the park on a camel. Also, keep a lookout for the underground galleries that were formed by lava flows and erosion, some nearly a mile long.
Timanfaya National Park in the Canary Islands
Location: Las Palmas, Spain
Phone: +34 92 811 80 42
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