Lanzarote is the perfect place to get to know through its routes and trails, which cross volcanic landscapes, beaches, and charming villages, mainly spread across the southern part of the island.
Furthermore, you don't need to be a seasoned hiker or have great physical condition to do several of them, as there are very easy routes that you can do with your family, even with the little ones, without having anything to envy the more complicated ones.
1. El Cuervo Volcano
If you are looking for a more relaxed route that you can do with family or elderly people, the El Cuervo volcano, located in the municipality of Tinajo, is the best option. It is a circular hiking route, with no elevation change, that surrounds this peculiar dark-colored volcano over 380 meters high.
During the walk, you can enjoy the landscape, composed of an extensive mass of petrified lava and many other volcanoes like Montaña Colorada. You will also have the opportunity to enter the crater itself and see the flora that has re-emerged from the ashes, as well as the occasional typical Lanzarote lizard.
From the parking lot, it takes just 20 minutes to reach the base of the volcano, and once there, you will have two alternatives: go around it completely if you go to the left, or take the path to the right, the shortest to the crater. In any case, the round trip from the parking lot is about an hour.
2. Tremesana Route in Yaiza
For those intrepid souls who wish to walk among volcanoes and observe landscapes straight out of the planet Mars up close, the ideal trail is the Tremesana route, in the municipality of Yaiza.
It is a longer route, about three kilometers and three hours long, in the Timanfaya National Park, perfect for doing with family, even with the little ones.
The meeting point to start the route is at the Mancha Blanca Visitor Center, and during the walk, you will not only visit places like Montaña Encantada, the Tremesana volcano, or several jameos, but you will also learn about how the local population managed to adapt to the complicated conditions of the terrain. In fact, up to twelve villages were buried under ash and lava during the eruptions.
It is important to mention that it is a free guided route, although you need to book to be able to do it, either online or at the Mancha Blanca Visitor Center. It is recommended to book in advance, as there are only eight places available daily in Spanish and eight in English.
Furthermore, it is worth remembering that it is strictly forbidden to take volcanic rocks home as souvenirs, as it is a protected area.
3. Montaña Colorada Trail
The Montaña Colorada route is more of an educational trail very similar to the Cuervo Volcano trail, but with very different, eye-catching reddish hues.
This circular trail of three kilometers, which seems to transport you to the planet Mars, begins at the parking lot, half a kilometer from the Cuervo parking lot. It will take you approximately one hour to complete, with no elevation changes and no physical demands, so anyone can do it.
During the route, you will circle the crater of the Montaña and enjoy a volcanic landscape while learning about it, thanks to the different information panels placed along the way.
Additionally, one of the most popular photos is in front of "the bomb", a large rock formation located in front of the volcano.
4. Puerto Calero to Playa Quemada Route
If, on the other hand, you prefer to walk along the coast, with sea views, to end up taking a dip in one of Lanzarote's beaches, a very simple route is the one that goes from Puerto Calero to Playa Quemada.
The trail begins on the avenue of Puerto Calero and continues along the palm-lined avenue for about three kilometers until you reach the fishing village of Playa Quemada, which you will reach in just one hour.
As it has no technical difficulty, it can be done with young children and the elderly as a leisurely walk, and for those who want to cool off after the hike, they can always do so at the beach in the area.
And if this route wasn't enough for you, you can always continue the trail a little further to reach the hidden black sand coves of Playa Quemada, such as La Arena or El Pozo, which are part of the Los Ajaches Natural Monument.
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