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Timanfaya National Park
Timanfaya National Park is a national park in Spain, established in 1974, covering 51 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Spain's 17 national parks.
- Area
- 51 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ACE · 18 km
Nearest airports to Timanfaya National Park
- 1 ACE18 kmstraight line
- 2 FUE63 kmstraight line
- 3 LPA198 kmstraight line
More about Timanfaya National Park
Timanfaya National Park is one of 17 national parks in Spain. It covers 51 km² (5,100 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #13 largest national park in Spain (1.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago — the first national parks in Spain date back to 1918. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Timanfaya National Park
The closest airport is César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), about 18 km away — around 24 minutes by car; alternatively Fuerteventura Airport (FUE, 63 km). Other national parks within reach include Khenifiss National Park (1,850 km²), Teide National Park (188 km²) and Garajonay National Park (37 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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