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How to visit the Canary Islands volcanoes: seven ways through the beauty of lunar landscapes around the world

exists in Spain Although over a hundred volcanoes (don’t worry, not all of them are active) scattered across the country and most of these cracks in the earth’s crust can be found on the peninsula, the most famous volcanic region is the Canary Islands, Here’s how he collects most of these cracks in the earth’s crust as follows: six in Fuerteventura, ten in Gran Canaria, eleven in Tenerife, one in La Gomera (although erosion processes have turned it into a caldera) ten in La Palma , five in Lanzarote and one in El Hierro. Of course, visiting the most important is an experience you must have if you visit the autonomous community.

This National Geographic Institute notes Canary Islands region “one of the most interesting places on the planet”. And today it is generally accepted that these islands began to form in the middle of the Third Age due to the accumulation of volcanic emissions in the oceanic crust of the Atlantic, although there is no consensus about their origin.

That being the case, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the country’s hottest spots when it comes to volcanoes. To consider a volcano extinct, they had to at least pass through, 15,000 years since the last volcanic activity. However, those who are sedentary or asleep inactive for thousands of yearshowever, they can be activated at any time.

Besides La Palma volcano Cumbre Vieja mountain rangeterrifying at the end of last year, Among the volcanoes still active in the Canary Islands had, Also in La Palma (What exploded in 1971); volcano Tagore on the island of El Hierro (its last eruption took place on October 10, 2011), Mount Teide in Tenerife (1909) and in Lanzarote Timanfaya (1730).

Palm

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San Antonio Volcano

La Palma’s volcanoes: Cumbre Vieja, the ancient massif in the north, Fuencaliente volcano, El Charco, San Juan, San Antonio, San Martín, Tacande, Tajuya and Teneguía.

Route of Volcanoes One of the most amazing and frequented places in La Palma. It crosses the mountainous ridge from the southern half of the island, passing large extinct volcanoes surrounded by a series of spectacular volcanic landscapes. It has an average duration of 8 hours, is not circular and is a route with high difficulty. It is 23.70 km long, has a vertical drop of 1,207 meters and Its highest point is in Las Descadas at 1,933 meters.

kind It can be done in one day or in two parts.. The first stage runs from Refugio del Pilar to Los Canarios (17.2 km, approx. 6 hours) and the second runs the remaining section from Los Canarios to Fuencaliente Lighthouse (6.7 km, approx. 2 hours). That way, you won’t be leaving La Palma without visiting the San Antonio volcano (which has a seismic motion simulator) or Teneguía. In addition to Cumbre Vieja, although now closed to the public due to the eruption in 2021.

Four nights at the rural Hotel El Refugio

Four nights at the rural Hotel El Refugio

RRP in kayak €203.00

fuerteventura

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Tindaya

Fuerteventura’s volcanoes: Volcanic field of Lobos island, Betancuria Massif, Haler Massif, sand mountain, Mount Tindaya and Jacomar Vulcano.

in Fuerteventura 22 volcanic regions can be admired scattered across its territory. Despite There are many volcanoes that have become something closer to what we know as hills with the erosion of time.

This The road to Calderón Hondo Volcano It is one of the most popular hikes undertaken by hikers visiting Fuerteventura. The crater is located in the north of the island, between Lajares and Corralejo, and its mouth can be reached in just 2.5 km. It is an easy and short route, the most commonly used route. That’s what started in Lajares.

Four nights at Villa Mx Volcan

Four nights at Villa Mx Volcan

Kayak RRP €1.385,00

Lanzarote

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Timanfaya

There are more than 300 volcanic cones in Lanzarotethese are some most important: Timanfaya, Los Ajaches, La Corona Volcano, Tao, Nuevo Fuego, Tinguatón, Fire Mountains, Rajada Mountain, Cuervo Caldera, Bermeja Mountain, White Mountain and Teneza Volcano.

The so-called route of the Lanzarote volcanoes can only be done by official guided bus, because free entry is prohibited. It starts from Islote de Hilario and consists of approximately 14 km passing through the main volcanic buildings formed during the historical eruptions from 1730 to 1736 (six consecutive years) and in the 19th century (mainly in 1824).

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a nice walk you can do Admire different types of lava “aa” (malpaises) and “pahoehoe” (smooth and stringy). Also, one of the Park’s most emblematic hornitos, the “Mantle of the Virgin”, runs through volcanic tubes and even one. Ending at the top of Montañas del Fuego, alongside the pyroclastic fields of Valle de la Tranquilidad, admire the impressive craters of Timanfaya: an authentic lunar landscape on Earth.

Cuervo volcano is a very popular visit amongst visitors as it can be built freely and accessing the inside of the crater is surprisingly easy. An option for all audiences And the best way to get there is by car. There is a car park right next door, where you only have to take a 20-minute walk to find yourself at the base of the volcano.

Four nights at the H10 Timanfaya Palace

Four nights at the H10 Timanfaya Palace

RRP in kayak €716,00

Great Canary

Montanon Black

Black Mountain

Gran Canaria volcanoes: Caldera de Bandama, Caldera de Tejeda, La Isleta volcanic field, Güigüi Massif, Tamadaba Massif, Haler de Arinaga, Mount Arucas, Mount Gáldar, Black Mountain and Roque Nublo Stratovolcano.

the road called The last volcanoes of Gran Canaria takes visitors in search of one of the most “hidden” volcanoes in the island geography. This is the “Hondo de Fagajesto” Caldera. During the last third of the Holocene, Montañón Negro is one of the volcanoes that was built together with the Los Pinos de Gáldar crater and the exuberant mouth of Los Berrazales.

Flight to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Flight to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

RRP 169.00 € in kayak

Tenerife

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Tenerife volcanoes: Cumbre Vieja Range, Ancient Massif of the North, Fuencaliente Volcano, El Charco Volcano, San Juan Volcano, San Antonio Volcano, San Martín Volcano, Tacande Volcano, Tajuya Volcano, and Teneguía Volcano.

Climbing the Teide peak is an experience you must have at least once in your life. There are two options for this: from the cable car the base station is at an altitude of 2,356 meters and the upper station, known as La Rambleta, is 3,555 meters or get to the topBy Montaña Blanca, its total length is about 9 kilometers, which can take from 6 to 7 hours.

However, literally climbing to the top is not so easy, because A permit is required and must be requested in advance.n. The easiest and cheapest way to visit Teide is to reach the base of the volcano, where the cable car station (2,356 m) is located, by car (or bus). Although only part of the summit can be seen, from there you have beautiful views of the surroundings.

Chinyero and the Lavas

Chinaro Reserve

Another option is to visit the Chinyero Conservation Area, where the volcano of the same name is located, with lunar landscapes, forest and lots of wonderful panoramic views. Explore this 12.6km circular route near Garachico, It is considered medium difficulty.. It takes an average of 3 hours and 28 minutes to travel. Perfect for camping, hiking and running.

Four nights at the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide

Four nights at the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide

RRP in Kayak €410.00

As a curiosity to finish, there is a submerged volcano called middle volcanoLocated between Gran Canaria and Tenerife and sailing over .

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