Timanfaya National Park
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A surreal volcanic landscape in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, used by NASA for Apollo 17 training, featuring geothermal demonstrations and unique ecosystems.

šŸ“œ Spanish national park on Lanzarote, Canary Islands, known for its unique volcanic landscape.
šŸ” Declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 1993. Formed by volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1824, featuring extreme surface temperatures, volcanic craters, lava fields, and active geothermal phenomena.

Why Go

šŸŒ‹ Witness active geothermal demonstrations, including geysers and volcanic cooking.
šŸš— Explore unique Martian-like volcanic landscapes via the Ruta de los Volcanes bus tour.
🐪 Enjoy a dromedary ride through the Fire Mountains.
šŸ½ļø Dine at El Diablo Restaurant, where food is cooked by volcanic heat.

Why Avoid

🚫 Limited access, most areas only accessible by park bus.
ā˜€ļø Intense heat and very little shade in summer months.
šŸ’Ø Can be windy.
šŸš— Car rental essential, public transport does not serve the park directly.
šŸ’° Entrance fee required for the main scenic route.
🚌 Bus tour might cause motion sickness.

Tips

ā° Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and high temperatures.
šŸŽ’ Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes.
🚌 Bus tour (Ruta de los Volcanes) is mandatory for central park access.
šŸŽŸļø Consider combined tickets if visiting other Lanzarote attractions.
šŸš— Arrive early, especially in peak season, to avoid queues.
šŸ“± Download tickets due to weak internet/signal.

Cost

šŸ’° Entrance fee is 12 EUR for adults (bus tour included), with variations up to 20 EUR depending on ticket type and included activities. Children under 12 are 10 EUR. Camel rides are extra.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, check official website for seasonal variations and specific tour times. Best visited in spring/autumn, avoiding July/August and Christmas. A full-day trip typically takes 7-9 hours.

šŸ…æļø Parking

šŸ…æļø Available at Islote de Hilario (El Diablo Restaurant), included with the entrance fee.

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