Caldera Blanca, Volcanic caldera in Tinajo, Spain
Caldera Blanca is a volcanic crater in Tinajo with steep black rock walls and a wide crater rim. The formation sits within the Volcanoes Natural Park and offers visitors views across Lanzarote's volcanic landscape.
Caldera Blanca formed through multiple volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago that shaped Lanzarote's landscape. These eruptions created the crater long before humans settled on the island.
Local farmers have developed specific agricultural methods to cultivate crops in the mineral-rich volcanic soil surrounding the caldera slopes.
The trail is walkable in sturdy shoes and most sections are open without shade from trees. Bring plenty of water and start early, as the walk takes several hours with little shelter along the way.
From the northern crater rim, visitors can see Timanfaya National Park in the distance, while a separate viewpoint called Risco Quebrado adds another angle on the surrounding terrain.
Location: Canary Islands
Location: Tinajo
Address: LZ-601, 35560 Tinajo, Las Palmas, Spain
GPS coordinates: 29.03441,-13.73175
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04
Lanzarote is an island in the Canaries shaped by its volcanic past. Timanfaya National Park spreads across a large part of the island, showing black lava fields, craters, and colored rock formations. Volcanoes like El Cuervo, Montaña Colorada, and Caldera Blanca can be hiked. Underground caves such as Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua lead through lava tunnels formed thousands of years ago. Along the coast, rocks and hardened lava shape coves like Los Hervideros and El Golfo with its green lagoon. Beaches range from the protected bays of Papagayo with pale sand to the long stretch of Famara Beach backed by tall cliffs. In La Geria, vines grow in small hollows covered with volcanic ash, a farming method adapted to the dry conditions. The Cactus Garden near Guatiza displays hundreds of species in a former quarry. Museums like the César Manrique Foundation and LagOmar merge architecture with the landscape. Museo Atlántico sits underwater off Playa Blanca. Traditional sites include Santa Bárbara Castle and San Gabriel Castle, along with the Janubio Salt Flats where salt is still harvested today.
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