Coastal Route : El Goflo to El Paso Beach

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The Ruta del Litoral is a trail that runs along the west coast of Lanzarote, right by Timanfaya National Park.
It crosses the malpais, an area of volcanic rock created by the eruptions of 1730-1736 and 1824, between El Golfo and Playa de la Madera.

Here, I suggest you take the first part of this coastal trail from El Golfo to Playa del Paso, where swimming is prohibited. The waves, the cliffs, the lava show and the desert landscape are just some of the reasons to discover this place.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 89 m
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    Descent: - 83 m
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    Highest point: 46 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m
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The wave
Above the beach
Playa del Paso
Montaña de Halcones

Description of the walk

Start:Parking available at the end of the road through El Golfo, next to the playground.

(S/E) At the end of the road, take the path that climbs into the Malpais along the coast. Follow the path through the volcanic rock, skirting the coastline with occasional stretches that deviate slightly from it, only to return to it again and overlook the sea from the top of the beautiful cliffs.
Be sure to follow the track in the rocks, otherwise you risk getting lost in the black rocks...
Continue along this path until you reach an intersection with a track.

(1) Turn left towards Playa del Paso and follow this track to the beach.

(2) Once at the beach, admire the spectacle of the waves crashing on the black sand... but swimming is prohibited..
For the return journey, take the opposite route from the outward journey and return to the end of the road beside the playground (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 7 m - El Golfo
  2. 1 : km 2.3 - alt. 26 m - Track
  3. 2 : km 2.88 - alt. 7 m - Playa del Paso
  4. S/E : km 5.71 - alt. 8 m - El Golfo

Notes

Start:Parking available at the end of the road through El Golfo, next to the playground.

⚠️The heat and reverberation can be overwhelming in the black rock. Bring plenty of water, a hat and sunscreen.

_Gears:_ Bring good hiking boots. The rock is very abrasive. Although the hike is short, progress through the lava can be tricky.

Please note:Swimming is prohibited at Playa del Paso (dangerous site due to waves).

Worth a visit

The Ruta del Litoral is one of the few areas of Timanfaya National Park where you can walk freely.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
koulouba
koulouba

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A barren landscape and splendid views, with no shade to speak of except at the very last beach; the many paths branching off to the right and left can sometimes leave you unsure which way to go, although you can take whichever one you like. A swim at the end of the walk on Playa Arena. Very pleasant... here too, bring water, sturdy shoes and a hat

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caro33*
caro33*

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy but very pleasant hike, especially during the first third where you follow the coastline.

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fanette28
fanette28

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Completed on 22 May 2025, very few visitors.
Good shoes are recommended
Very beautiful view of the ocean and the flora clinging to the lava.
I confirm that the first half of the trail (the section that stays close to the ocean) is the most interesting, especially with children.

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overdrive38
overdrive38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A coastal walk from El Golfo. The information is clear and precise. This is an idea for a hike to complement Laguna Verde, which is less than 10 minutes away by car. The views along the coast are really beautiful, as are the views of the volcanoes. No particular difficulties, just good shoes, water and sun cream. Family hike with children, the youngest of whom is 8 years old.

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jpcvisiorando
jpcvisiorando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did half the route (the part along the coast) and then came back the same way as it was excessively hot that day.

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