Which hiking routes on Lanzarote are most worthwhile?

The ascent to Volcán de la Corona starts at the side of the Ermita de Ye. The final section of the roughly 4 km path becomes narrower and somewhat steeper. Access is via the LZ-201 road and the village of Ye.

Caldera Blanca lies in the Parque Natural de Los Volcanes and, according to Turismo Lanzarote, has the largest crater on the island.

Volcán del Cuervo offers an easy circular walk. There is a free car park opposite the volcano. The route is suitable for families, provided walkers stay on the marked path.

The Timanfaya coastal route starts at the edge of El Golfo and runs across irregular lava fields. The full route is described as demanding.

How does hiking in Timanfaya National Park work?

The guided Tremesana route is 3 km long and requires a reservation through the Red de Parques Nacionales de España. The Gobierno de Canarias park page lists both guided routes, Tremesana and the El Golfo coastal route, in Spanish and English.

The tourist route Ruta de los Volcanes starts at Islote de Hilario. The official tour in specially equipped buses is 14 km long and, according to Turismo Lanzarote, is the park's main visitor route.

In the areas designated as "Zona de Uso Restringido", public access is restricted. There, access is only permitted on foot; new paths, roads and tracks are prohibited.

For the guided walks Tremesana and El Golfo, the national park reservation platform lists a price of 0 euros for 2025/2026. The activity is free of charge, but requires a reservation and a permit.

Which long-distance and regional trails are there on Lanzarote?

The GR 131 crosses Lanzarote from north to south.

In addition, ten signposted shorter walking routes are listed. These include the PR-LZ-01 from Arrieta to Caleta de Famara and the PR-LZ-03 from Teguise to Caleta de Famara.

The information comes from a Cabildo document on biosphere reserve and walking route planning. The route, waymarking and condition should be checked against the current Cabildo walking route page before setting off.

What rules and safety advice apply when hiking?

The official tourism websites recommend checking the weather forecast before setting off. Water, sun protection, a mobile phone and light, warm clothing should be taken.

Walkers should not go alone and, when walking alone, should share the planned route with a trusted person. Staying on the marked path is expressly required.

Stones, fossils or plants must not be collected. Rubbish must be taken away. On La Graciosa, particular caution is advised because of possible sea currents.

On the guided Timanfaya walks, closed, sure-footed shoes are mandatory; sandals or open shoes can lead to exclusion.

How do walkers get to the starting points?

For Volcán del Cuervo there is a free car park directly opposite the volcano.

The Corona route is reached via the LZ-201 and the village of Ye. The Timanfaya coastal route starts in El Golfo.

La Graciosa is reached from Lanzarote by ferry. The route to Playa de las Conchas starts in Caleta de Sebo.

For Timanfaya, public or organised visitor options are used. The bus route from Islote de Hilario runs for 14 km through the volcanic core areas.

What alternatives are there outside the national park?

If a Timanfaya tour is fully booked or does not match the group's language, freely accessible paths outside the strictest protection areas are an option. These include coastal walks near El Golfo and Los Hervideros.

Paths through the La Geria wine-growing landscape as well as crater and upland paths near Volcán de la Corona in the north of the island are also possible. Historic village and coastal paths near Tías complete the offer.

Guided tours by private providers outside the national park are another option. Current permits and nature conservation requirements must be checked.

The Gobierno de Canarias park page lists both guided routes, Tremesana and the El Golfo coastal route, in Spanish and English.