Montañas del Fuego – Timanfaya
Montañas del Fuego – Timanfaya
Opening Hours 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Last entry: 3:45 PM
Islote del Hilario, 35570 Yaiza, Las Palmas
Las Montañas del Fuego are the unusual result of the eruptions in the south of Lanzarote in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. A spectacle of red craters, lava flows and lunar landscapes that reflect the burning of the earth and its uncontrollable force.
Its 200 kilometers of extension are part of the Timanfaya National Park, where you can contemplate one of the largest volcanic activity in the world, both for the immense number of materials thrown by fire, as for its spectacular duration: six years between 1730 and 1736 where the insides of the island did not stop roaring.
Rising above the earth is the Islote de Hilario, from which a sea of lava with 25 craters can be observed, which impacts the traveler as well as fascinates them, because in spite of the abrupt and overwhelming scenery, few places in the world contain such latent and dormant energy.
Impressed by the volcanic beauty, César Manrique devised the Ruta de los Volcanes, a route of about 14 kilometers along the main core of the eruptions where visitors can see a large concentration of caves, craters, lava mantles and impressive volcanic rocks from a bus conditioned to cross the volcanic walls of this moving lunar landscape.
Manrique also gave free rein to his imagination, giving life to El Diablo restaurant, a lively and impressive gastronomic space that blends in with its surroundings, further enhancing its tourist, artistic and cultural interest. And while its famous oven uses the earth’s own heat for delicious grilled food, ten meters below our feet the depth reaches almost 300 degrees, a force that slides to the surface and can be seen through a series of unforgettable thermodynamic experiments.
Services
Visiting time: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Families
Free admission for children under 7 years old.
Comfortable high chairs for children are available in the restaurant and cafeteria. Difficulty accessing with strollers. It is recommended to bring a baby carrier.
Clothing
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear. In summer, from June to September, bring a hat and/or sunscreen. In winter, from October to April, wear warm clothing as it is a windy area.
Photography
We recommend taking photos in the geyser area, near the natural oven, the Devil’s figure, and along the Volcano Route.
Accessibility
The experience can be fully enjoyed thanks to the availability of adapted buses that conduct the tour along the Route of the Volcanoes.
Pets
Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs as outlined by Law 3/2017, dated April 26, regarding assistance dogs for people with disabilities in the Canary Islands.
Important instructions
To preserve the beauty and tranquility of this protected National Park, please stay inside your vehicle from El Taro to the parking lot at Islote del Hilario. Your cooperation is essential to maintaining this pristine environment and enjoying an unforgettable experience.
Remarks
In the parking lot at Islote del Hilario, be careful when opening your car door after parking, as the area is on a steep slope and the door could hit other vehicles.
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El Diablo Restaurant
El Diablo restaurant, located on the Islote de Hilario, offers grilled meats and vegetables cooked by the temperature of the earth itself: authentic cooking in the heat of the volcano.
This phenomenon is made possible thanks to its characteristic oven: a five meter-deep pit that reaches temperatures of 250 degrees.
Overlooking the volcanic rock through a large circular glass window, visitors can appreciate Manrique’s ability to blur the boundaries between man’s hand and nature, while also marveling at the center’s internal architecture and his creative inventiveness.
Restaurant opening hours
12:00 PM to 03:45 PM
Cafeteria opening hours
09:30 AM to 04:45 PM
We regret to inform you that due to high demand, this restaurant does not accept reservations.
INSOLITA EXPERIENCE
An exclusive experience to feel all the strength and volcanic energy of Timanfaya National Park, where visitors can access in small groups to areas usually restricted during La Ruta de los Volcanes.
Accompanied by our guide, we will have the opportunity to stop at one of the most amazing places in the park, the volcano of Montaña Rajada. Ascending on foot along the trail leads us to the impressive viewpoint of El Mar de Lava, from where the visitor contemplates the gift offered by the view of the sea.
Discover an unknown island
After learning in detail aspects related to the geology, botany and volcanism of the park and enjoy the geothermal demonstrations of the heat that still emanates from the heart of the volcano, we will visit the “Tinecheide Refuge”, on the Islote de Hilario, the original origin of what is now the center of Las Montañas del Fuego, to finish with an aperitif in which we will taste local products paired with wines from Lanzarote.
