Lanzarote (Canary Islands): a place that you absolutely must see. Otherwise what did you go there for?

The first place you absolutely must see in Lanzarote is the Timanfaya National Park.

If you are looking for an extraordinary destination that combines lunar landscapes, volcanic history and adventure, Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote is the perfect destination.

his park is a place that seems to have come from another planet. Why visit Timanfaya National Park?

- Breathtaking landscapes: The park is famous for its Montañas del Fuego, a vast expanse of solidified lava flows and volcanic craters. Walking among these landscapes is like taking a step back in time, to the moment when the earth was shaped by volcanic eruptions.

- Live geothermal experiments: One of the attractions  is to see the artificial geysers and geothermal demonstrations at the Islote de Hilario visitor center. Here, the heat underground is so intense that dry branches instantly catch fire and water poured into a pipe explodes into boiling steam.

- Volcanic gastronomy: Don't miss the opportunity to eat at the El Diablo restaurant, where dishes are cooked using the natural heat of the earth. A barbecue on a volcanic barbecue is a one-of-a-kind experience!

Attention!  Visit methods: The park is an example of sustainable tourism, the tour of the park can only take place on ecological buses that allow you to explore the area without damaging the fragile ecosystem. In my opinion, this also constitutes the limit of this park compared, for example, to what happens in the Teide national park in Tenerife which can be freely explored by car.

Starting point of the bus tours: is the islote de Hilario, which is located along the LZ67 national road.

Fundamental advice: arrive very early, otherwise the wait to park and take the bus will be very long.