Contenido
- 1 What is Montaña Roja and where is it located in Lanzarote?
- 2 What is the best way to get to Montaña Roja?
- 3 What is the level of difficulty of the Red Mountain?
- 4 Is any special equipment required to visit Montaña Roja?
- 5 When is the ideal time to visit the Red Mountain?
- 6 Are there any recommended routes for hiking in Montaña Roja?
- 7 What kind of views and scenery are there on Red Mountain?
What is Montaña Roja and where is it located in Lanzarote?
The Red Mountain of Lanzarote is the southernmost volcano on the island and one of the most visited because of its proximity to Playa Blanca and because you can walk around the entire perimeter of its caldera, which allows you to enjoy 360-degree views of the surroundings. Moreover, as it is an inactive volcano, you can also descend into the interior of the cone.
Lanzarote’s Montaña Roja volcano is 196 metres high and has a crater some 50 metres deep and 350 metres in diameter.
Around it, the landscape will captivate you with its reddish colours, a sort of Mars on Earth in front of the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the best way to get to Montaña Roja?
Lanzarote’s Montaña Roja is located in the middle of the coast between Punta Limones and Punta Pechiguera, i.e. it is the southernmost volcano on the island.
From Playa Blanca you can get to the starting point of a route that starts from the road from the Pechiguera lighthouse to the volcano. You can’t get lost: there are signposts and telephone masts that are easy to identify.
Now you know how to get to Montaña Roja de Lanzarote without the need for GPS.
What is the level of difficulty of the Red Mountain?
The route to the Red Mountain of Lanzarote is a very comfortable climb. There is hardly any gradient, so you can do it as a family if you are travelling with children and it is even suitable for older people.
You can also easily find the starting point of the route along the road to the Pechiguera lighthouse.
What’s more, along the route you’ll be able to make numerous stops to contemplate the surroundings and take photographs, as it is a landscape worth immortalising.
However, be careful with the type of surface you walk on because it can be slippery, even on the path itself. Walking carefully and wearing the right footwear is essential.
Is any special equipment required to visit Montaña Roja?
In addition to comfortable footwear with good grip to avoid slipping, it is also important to wear comfortable, cool clothing to make the walk less tiring.
Don’t forget the basics to protect you from the sun: hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget water to keep you hydrated and at least a few energy bars to replenish your energy.
When is the ideal time to visit the Red Mountain?
Any time is a good time to discover Lanzarote’s Montaña Roja, but if you want to avoid the hottest season, it is best to schedule your tour for the spring months and even the end of winter, i.e. from February to May.
Are there any recommended routes for hiking in Montaña Roja?
Lanzarote’s Montaña Roja is located 3 kilometres from Playa Blanca, so the hike can be completed in about 40 minutes.
There are several trails and any of these tours have an easy difficulty. Follow the signs and walk carefully to your destination, especially if it’s a windy day!
What kind of views and scenery are there on Red Mountain?
When you reach the top of Lanzarote’s Montaña Roja volcano you have Playa Blanca at your feet. You will see the beach and the whole coastline, from the Papagayo beaches to the area of the Pechiguera lighthouse.
The island of Fuerteventura and the islet of Los Lobos are also visible, so this small effort is well worth it.
