Vuelta Ciclista affects Timanfaya National Park on 4 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 08:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Vuelta Ciclista affects Timanfaya National Park (Parque Nacional de Timanfaya) in Lanzarote on 4 October 2026, with a road closure scheduled during the event. The restriction concerns the LZ-67, while the visitor centre at Mancha Blanca has a special timetable linked to the cycling route.
Vuelta Ciclista brings a timed road closure near Timanfaya
The Vuelta Ciclista a Lanzarote takes place from 3 to 4 October 2026. Club La Santa describes it as a non-competitive cycling event crossing all seven municipalities of Lanzarote, with the second stage passing Puerto del Carmen, La Geria, Yaiza, Timanfaya, Mancha Blanca and Tinajo.
The Government of the Canary Islands lists the LZ-67 as closed from 10.30am to 12.30pm on 4 October because of the Vuelta Ciclista. Its notice also gives the Mancha Blanca visitor centre a special timetable from 12.30pm to 4pm. The 4 October incident notice names both the date and the park access changes.
The organiser's route places the second stage on roads leading through the volcanic area before it continues towards Mancha Blanca and Tinajo. The Vuelta Ciclista dates and route identify 4 October 2026 as the second stage day.
Volcanic routes shape the visit around the cycling event
The park is a protected volcanic landscape on Lanzarote, with visitor activities organised around marked routes and designated access points. The official park information lists the Tremesana route, short and long coastal routes, the Route of the Volcanoes and a dromedary route.
These routes differ in character and difficulty, but the park's visitor guidance consistently treats the terrain as an environment requiring suitable equipment. Visitors are advised to use appropriate footwear and clothing, carry water and protect themselves from the sun. There are no designated picnic areas inside the park.
The event gives the landscape a temporary role beyond the usual guided and controlled visitor experience. Timanfaya is not simply named as a nearby backdrop: the second stage uses the Timanfaya road, and the resulting traffic arrangement changes access around the park on the same day as the ride.
Visiting Timanfaya National Park: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The LZ-67 is scheduled to close on 4 October 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm for the Vuelta Ciclista.
- The Mancha Blanca visitor centre has a special timetable from 12.30pm to 4pm on 4 October 2026 because of the cycling event.
- The park is in Lanzarote, with the visitor centre at Mancha Blanca and nearby localities including Yaiza and Tinajo.
- The visitor routes cross volcanic ground, and official guidance calls for suitable footwear, water, sun protection and clothing appropriate for exposed terrain.
- Visitors should follow marked paths and the park's conservation rules. The official information states that picnic areas are not provided inside the national park.
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Frequently asked questions about Timanfaya National Park
When does Vuelta Ciclista affect Timanfaya National Park?
The cycling event affects access on 4 October 2026, with the LZ-67 scheduled to close from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Where is Timanfaya National Park and how do you get there?
The park is on Lanzarote, with access points and visitor facilities around Mancha Blanca, Yaiza and Tinajo.
What is Timanfaya National Park?
It is a protected volcanic landscape with guided and designated routes, including the Tremesana route, coastal routes and the Route of the Volcanoes.
