Timanfaya National Park

The Montanas del Fuego can be found on the island of Lanzarote. Also known as the "fire mountains". They were created in the 1730's when over a 100 volcanoes rose up from beneath the ground. These devastated most of the island. In 1824 they erupted again and due to lack of erosion this part of the island is still the same. In 1968 Lanzarote declared this part of the island a national park, called Parque Nacional de Timanfaya. The scenery in this part of the island is truly fantastic and most unusual. It can only be described as "space like" and almost looks like another planet. The park is one ...  Read the complete review

Timanfaya National Park is set on the most easterly Canary Island, Lanzarote. It can be found to the west of the island, nearby the town of Yaiza. Lanzarote originally rose from the sea in the form of a mass of volcanoes so it's understandable that to this day the island is still home to a lot of volcanoes - more than 300 infact. Some of these volcanoes have blown and some of them are still very much alive. Timanfaya National Park gives an up close insight into both. I have been to Timanfaya National Park numerous times, sadly - I have a 'thing' for volcanos, I just find them really interesting (although I think this was originally sparked by the ...  Read the complete review

Playing in a Volcano TIMANFAYA HISTORY ---------------------------------- Over 300 years ago the earth opened and showered a small island in volcanic ash, red hot, bubbling, flowing lava and toxic fumes. Huge mountains rose from the ground and formed the area we now know as 'Montanas del Fuego' (The Fire Moutains). The lava devastated the villages in its path. The eruptions lasted 6 long years were one of the longest volcanic activity recorded in history. The area has been well protected and due to low rainfall has not suffered erosion or damage. The views we can see today are as they were 300 years ago. NATIONAL ...  Read the complete review

Timanfaya - Fire Mountains - these were created during eruptions occuring between 1730 and 1736 where the landscape was changed forever. This is one of the must do excursians in my opinion when travelling to Lanzarote. I am really lucky as my in-laws have a villa in Puerto Del Carmen so have been to this beautiful island many times. If asked what the best trip is for first timers I would say Timanfaya national park is up there with the best. On route to the park you will pass the Camel Park where for a small fee you can take a 20minute ride on them. Personally speaking I didnt like the look of it - the Camels all looked exhausted and ...  Read the complete review