{"id":21159,"date":"2026-06-25T12:07:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/malpais-grande-fuerteventura\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:20:47","slug":"malpais-grande-fuerteventura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/malpais-grande-fuerteventura\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Protected Area of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hidden in the interior of the island of Fuerteventura, known by locals in the Canary Islands as the majorera island, there is a beautiful field of lava plains known as Malpa\u00eds Grande<\/strong>. Would you like to discover it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura<\/strong> is a faithful example of how the passage of time shapes the geomorphological remains so typical of areas where volcanoes once existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Lopesan Group Blog<\/strong>, we want you to enjoy new experiences by discovering unforgettable places such as Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura, which is one of the most important protected areas on the island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dare to explore it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the natural landscape of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As one of the most representative geological formations of the majorera island<\/strong>, Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura is a relief formation created by the volcanic emissions of Caldera de Liria<\/strong>, Caldera de La Laguna<\/strong>, Calderita<\/strong> and Caldera de Arrabales<\/strong>, which flowed down the Barranco de El Pozo Negro<\/strong> towards the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this way, Malpa\u00eds Grande is known as one of the most important volcanic plains<\/strong>, not only on the island of Fuerteventura, but in the whole archipelago. Three eruptive formations can be distinguished here: volcanic cones<\/strong>, scoriaceous conelets<\/strong> and hornitos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The morpho-eruptive area, better known as the lava field of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura<\/strong>, is approximately 26,000 years old<\/strong>, according to geological data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protected area of Malpa\u00eds Grande covers around 3,245.3 hectares<\/strong>, and the localities of Tequital<\/strong> and Casas de Tenis Coque<\/strong> are found here. The first has barely 51 inhabitants and the second only 4. This is due to the arid conditions of the area<\/strong> and the fact that it is a protected space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malpa\u00eds Grande stands out as a natural setting of singular beauty<\/strong>, where you can observe the intense shades of the lava field, with a mixture of yellow, white, ochre and black tones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lava field of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura, one of the most impressive volcanic landscapes in the island\u2019s interior.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where is Malpa\u00eds Grande located in Fuerteventura? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Protected Volcanic Area of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura<\/strong> is located between the municipalities of Antigua<\/strong> and Tuineje<\/strong>, in the centre of the majorera island. Its boundaries border the well-known route of Los Cuchillos de Vig\u00e1n<\/strong> to the south, and Caldera de Gair\u00eda<\/strong> and Malpa\u00eds Chico<\/strong> to the north. Would you like to know how to get there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are determined to discover the natural area of Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura and you are staying in the south, you should travel northeast along the FV-2 road<\/strong>, which is located a few metres from the Caldera de los Arrabales<\/strong>, where you can also go hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, another well-known way to reach the lava field is by leaving from the milling village of Tiscamanita<\/strong>, in Tuineje, and following the route to the renowned Caldera de la Laguna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also bear in mind that one of its boundaries is the well-known area of Los Cuchillos de Vig\u00e1n<\/strong>. Therefore, if you go hiking along this circular route, you will be able to see Malpa\u00eds Grande in Fuerteventura<\/strong> from above. Would you dare to explore it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protection of the Malpa\u00eds Grande natural area <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the island of Fuerteventura there are more than 13 natural monuments, rural parks, scientific research sites and protected natural landscapes<\/strong>. Some of these emblematic places are the following; you may already know them, and if not, we invite you to discover the magic of these natural settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n