Timanfaya and Lanzarote's Volcanic Coast

A full day across southern Lanzarote, from the lava fields of Timanfaya to the green lagoon at El Golfo, the salt pans and the vineyards of La Geria.

ExploraGo Team

Published on October 20, 2026

Duration: 7-14 hours
Budget: Premium
Best for: Friends
Style: aventura
Season: All year

Stops

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transporte
Arrecife Cruise Terminal
40 min · Free · Open according to scheduled calls
The volcanic south is less than an hour away by road, but visits and scenic stops need a generous day.
Tips
Book Timanfaya entry in advance
Carry water and sun protection for the whole day
Take care
Inside the park you may not leave the vehicle except in marked areas
car · 15 min
2
naturaleza
Timanfaya National Park
130 min · Paid entry · Daytime visits with limited capacity
Lava and ash create a landscape that feels like another planet. The bus route crosses craters and flows, and the visitor islet shows how hot the ground still is.
Tips
Choose the earliest available slot to avoid crowds
The islet restaurant cooks using geothermal heat
Take care
There is no shade and the ground heat is intense
Always stay within marked areas
car · 20 min
3
naturaleza
Charco de los Clicos (El Golfo)
65 min · Free · Viewpoint open access
The green lagoon fills a crater open to the sea and contrasts with black sand and reddish cliffs. It is viewed from a prepared lookout.
Tips
Afternoon light deepens the green colour
Drop into El Golfo village to see the rough sea
Take care
You cannot descend to the lagoon or walk across the crater
car · 10 min
4
mirador
Janubio Salt Pans
50 min · Free · Outdoor area visitable during the day
Stepped salt beds occupy an old coastal lagoon between walls of volcanic stone. The whole site is one of the most photographed landscapes in the south.
Tips
Find the high point beside the road
Wear closed shoes if you walk down to the lookouts
Take care
The salt beds are restricted and the ground is uneven
walk · 4 min
5
restaurante
Lanzarote Cooking in Yaiza
80 min · Varies · Lunch and dinner
Yaiza is a neat white village with local kitchens and quiet terraces. It makes a good pause between the salt pans and the vineyards.
Tips
Try the island desserts
Park on the edge of the village to avoid narrow streets
Take care
Service can run long at weekends
car · 15 min
6
naturaleza
La Geria Vineyard Landscape
80 min · Free · Open access; wineries keep their own hours
Ash cones shelter the vines from the wind and create a landscape found nowhere else. Local wineries explain the growing method and offer tastings.
Tips
Drive slowly and use the pull-offs
Book a tasting if you want to go inside a winery
Take care
Do not step on the cultivation cones or vines
Soft shoulders can trap a car