Timanfaya National Park: planning guide
Recent lava and volcanic cones on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Moon-like landscape toured by bus on marked routes.
Timanfaya National Park is in Canary Islands, Spain. The nearest town is Puerto del Carmen — roughly 14.7 km (9.1 mi) out, about 25 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto del Carmen | 14.7 km (9.1 mi) | 25 min |
| Arrecife | 24.1 km (15 mi) | 38 min |
| Corralejo | 30.2 km (18.7 mi) | 44 min |
| La Oliva | 44.7 km (27.8 mi) | 1 hr |
| Puerto del Rosario | 55.3 km (34.4 mi) | 1 hr 11 min |
| Antigua | 67 km (41.7 mi) | 1 hr 24 min |
| Pájara | 77.9 km (48.4 mi) | 1 hr 35 min |
| Tuineje | 78.6 km (48.8 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
Where Timanfaya National Park sits
Official Timanfaya National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Timanfaya National Park
Timanfaya National Park sits close enough to Teide National Park and Garajonay National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Teide National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min |
| Garajonay National Park | 350 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 36 min |
Parks close by
- Teide National Park
Volcanic summit and lava fields on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Cable car, high-altitude trails, and Spain’s highest point.
- Garajonay National Park
Laurel cloud forest on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Misty, mossy trees and UNESCO-listed subtropical woodland.
- Caldera de Taburiente National Park
A huge volcanic caldera on La Palma in the Canary Islands. Deep ravines, pine forest, and rim trails above the cloud belt.
- Doñana National Park
Coastal marshes, dunes, and lagoons at the mouth of the Guadalquivir in Andalusia. Flamingos, Iberian lynx, and major bird migration stopovers.
Common questions
Where is Timanfaya National Park?
Timanfaya National Park sits in Canary Islands, Spain. Puerto del Carmen, about 14.7 km (9.1 mi) away — roughly 25 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Timanfaya National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.