The old volcanic cone and the GR-131, which passes through Montaña Blanca, provide two clear reference points for planning your trip. There are also historic waterworks, an archaeological site and community festivals. You can therefore focus on the route, traces of local history or a specific event date.

Volcanic landscape and GR-131

The GR-131 is part of the 71-kilometre Camino Natural de Órzola a Playa Blanca and passes through Montaña Blanca. Its fourth stage reaches the village after circling Caldera Honda and Monte Guatisea. The 71 kilometres refer to the length of the entire Camino Natural; the stage description places Montaña Blanca along the route. The GR-131 is intended for hiking and is suitable for cycling on a very large part of its route. When planning, both the wider route and your preferred way of getting around are relevant.

The summit of the old volcanic cone is 598 metres high. On its south-west side is the Barranco Negro, where water erosion has shaped bands of lapilli and volcanic ash. The cone’s elevation and the bands formed by erosion describe different aspects of the volcanic landscape.

Waterworks and archaeological traces

The Mareta de Montaña Blanca is a man-made water storage facility. The maretas are cisterns dug into the southern slope of the volcanic formation. An archaeological site adds another perspective on local history: channels, cup marks and rock paintings have been carved into the volcanic tuff. Water storage and the worked tuff traces are therefore distinct topics.

A georoute connects the Ermita de La Candelaria with the Maretas de Montaña Blanca. Its availability may vary. If you would like to include this route in your plans, check its availability for your visit.

Festivals and events

Every year, Montaña Blanca holds community festivals in honour of María Auxiliadora. Specific dates and programme details may vary. Also taking place is the Vertical Montaña Blanca: the 14th edition, on 16 May 2026, included the competitive distances 20K Fanega, 11K Almud and 6K Cuartillo, as well as hiking and a children’s race. These formats refer to the 2026 edition and may change in future editions.

The recurring festival and the event with a fixed race date involve different planning considerations. If a particular festival or a future edition is the reason for your visit, check your plans against the relevant dates and formats. This helps distinguish a variable event date from the landscape and cultural attractions that are always there.

Getting there and accommodation

Intercity Lanzarote bus line 32 stops in Montaña Blanca. As routes and stops may change, check the operator’s latest information before travelling.

For the GR-131, you can also choose between hiking and cycling, which is possible on a very large part of the route. For an event with a fixed date, the variable dates and programmes are key; the availability of the georoute may matter if you are planning to follow it.

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