Trips & Trekking

Eruptions in the 18th century gave rise to this spellbinding, living volcanic landscape. See the extraordinary scenery on a camel ride or a bus tour of La Ruta de los Volcanes.

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Cultural and gastronomic events take place in a lava tube that was transformed into a spectacular auditorium by César Manrique.

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Explore a 7km-long network of underground galleries and grottoes formed from a petrified lava flow.

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Haría - El Bosquecillo

• Difficulty level: medium to easy
• Distance: approx. 7 km
• On its way to the Valle de Malpaso valley the trail, which leads north-west from the village of Haría, provides you with a wonderful view of the 'valley of a thousand palm trees', Risco de Famara cliffs, Playa de Famara beach and Risco de las Nieves. After you have passed through a small pine forest the trail ends at the El Bosquecillo picnic site, which has barbecue facilities.

Femés - Papagayo

• Difficulty level: medium
• Distance: approx. 4 km
• Access: Plaza de Femés
• This trail begins at the Macizo de los Ajaches natural monument and provides a wonderful view of the island, followed by a desert landscape full of cacti. At Morro del Perro you can look out over Playa Blanca, Isla de Lobos, Fuerteventura and the Salinas de Janubio salt basin. The trail ends at the pristine white beaches of Playas de Papagayo, the ideal place for a refreshing swim

Camino de los Gracioseros

• Difficulty level: medium to high 
• This route begins close to the village of Yé, at the crossroads to Mirador del Río heading northwards. The rocky track leads 600 m down to the beach of Playa Del Rosco and the Salinas del Río salt basin, providing a fabulous view of the neighbouring island of La Graciosa and the Chinijo archipelago.
• Along the trail you will not only admire the scenery and volcanic formations which are typical of the island, but also many species of birds. The village of Yé is also the starting point for a trail to the Volcán de la Corona volcano, which is highly suitable for families with children.

Tremesana – Timanfaya National Park

• Difficulty level: easy
• Distance: approx. 2 km
• Participation: free of charge, prior booking required
• Info: http://www.reservasparquesnacionales.es
• This guided tour, as well as the second tour along the coast, require reservation well in advance by email or at the Centro de Visitantes de Mancha Blanca visitors' centre. The Tremesana trail begins to the north-west of the village of El Golfo and leads to breathtaking volcanic formations, which are often compared with the surface of the moon. During the walk guides provide fascinating information about how the various natural phenomena were created.

Caldera Blanca

• Total duration: approx. 4 hours
• Difficulty level: medium
• To get to the hiking trail, drive to Tinajo and from there take the detour to Mancha Blanca. From here keep on driving towards Montañas del Fuego (the mountains of fire) and at the crossroads take the direction of the Caldera Blanca crater.
• The trail starts at a small parking lot. You will reach the foot of the crater after a 1,5-hour walk. You can enjoy the most amazing views of Timanfaya National Park from the western edge of the crater – however, be aware of the winds. They can be rather strong the higher you climb.

La Asomada - La Geria

• Difficulty level: easy
• Distance: approx. 6 km 
• This easy hike offers a breathtaking panorama of La Geria and the Timanfaya national park. The trail begins in the village of La Asomada and leads through a volcanic nature reserve where you can admire agricultural cultivation using volcanic ash (lapilli), which is typical of the island, as well as extinct volcanoes and volcanic craters. The trail ends at the La Geria wine producing area, where you can visit prestigious wine cellars and taste the island's exquisite wines.