Timanfaya National Park
Parque Nacional de Timanfaya
national park in the Canary Islands, Spain
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Timanfaya National Park, often referred to as the Montañas del Fuego, or Mountains of Fire. As you stand here at the entrance, look around and notice how the landscape seems to defy earthly logic. …
Listen in the app2The Camel Station — Echadero de Camellos
Our first stop brings us to the Echadero de Camellos, the official camel station located at the base of the Timanfaya massif. While the sight of camels might seem slightly incongruous with the Spanish landscape, these animals…
Listen in the app3The Volcano Route — Ruta de los Volcanes
We now transition to the heart of the experience: the Ruta de los Volcanes, or the Volcano Route. This is a guided bus journey that winds through the most inaccessible and geologically significant parts of the national park. …
Listen in the app4Islote de Hilario — The Geothermal Heart
Our journey brings us to the Islote de Hilario, a rocky outcrop named after a legendary hermit who lived here for half a century with only his camel for company. This spot is the center of the park's visitor activities and serves…
Listen in the app5The Artificial Geyser — Steam from the Deep
Perhaps the most famous demonstration at Timanfaya occurs at the artificial geyser tubes. Here, rangers pour cold water into narrow pipes that have been drilled roughly 10 to 13 meters into the earth. …
Listen in the app6El Diablo Restaurant — Culinary Vulcanism
As we move toward the circular structure designed by César Manrique, we find El Diablo Restaurant. This building is a masterpiece of organic architecture, featuring large glass windows that provide an uninterrupted 360-degree…
Listen in the app7The Chronicles of 1730 — A Priest's Testimony
To truly understand the ground we walk on, we must look back to the written records of those who survived the eruptions. The most significant account comes from Don Andrés Lorenzo Curbelo, the priest of Yaiza. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections — The Enduring Biosphere
As our exploration of Timanfaya National Park comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible resilience of nature. Despite the extreme heat and the seemingly barren soil, life is slowly returning. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through Timanfaya National Park, it is essential to reflect on the dual nature of this extraordinary landscape. On one hand, it is a site of immense historical trauma—the 'Mountains of Fire' were born…
Listen in the app
What is Timanfaya National Park?
Timanfaya National Park is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.0114, -13.7797 |
| Last updated |