Centro de Visitantes in the Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote
At first glance the landscape of Lanzarote appears barren, hostile and desert-like. In order to discover exactly what this unique and fascinating island has to offer, you should visit the ” Centro de Visitantes ” right at the beginning of your holiday.
The “Centro de Visitantes” offers a wide range of information, including computers from which you can learn about volcanic eruptions, flora and fauna of the National Park – Timanfaya.
In addition, there’s an outside short circular walk through lava rocks with a view towards The Fire Mountains.
If you just want to sit back in cozy theater seats, then enjoy a fantastic film about the flora and fauna of Lanzarote, in the small auditorium of the centre.
As a highlight, watch the animation of a volcanic eruption. Over loudspeakers in different languages upcoming demonstration are announced. A guide will pick you up and escorts you to the screening room. The ground beneath you trembles, steam rises ,the smell smoke permeates the air, and from a volcano, lava appears to flow.
After the screening, a guide is available with more information about the series of volcanic eruptions on Lanzarote during the period between 1730 and 1736.
Unfortunately this only in Spanish. Therefore, ask for more information when you arrive at the entrance. Friendly guides are available and will give you information in different languages.
If you’re travelling by car take the LZ -67 through the Timanfaya National Park, past The Fire Mountains to the Visitors Centre. Due to the lack of sign posts, the Visitors Centre appears abruptly on the left. The white washed building stands in stark contrast to the black lava rocks. Parking is free.
MON-SUN 9am-4pm
Lugar Tinguatón, 35560 Tinajo, Las Palmas
