Barranco de Guayadeque
A deep ravine dotted with caves once used by the ancient Canarian people, with a cave restaurant and a cave church along the way.
The Guayadeque Ravine lies on the east side of the island and stretches about 15 km. Its cliff walls contain numerous caves where the ancient Canarians lived and buried their dead, and mummies unearthed here are displayed at the Museo Canario. In the ravine, the small village of Cueva Bermeja is still home to people who live in cave houses. Its cave church and cave restaurant are distinctive, and you can eat grilled meat and goat cheese there. An interpretation center stands at the entrance. To get there, drive from Agüimes or Ingenio. The road along the valley floor is a dead end.
Opening hours
Open all day; visitor center closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Tunte)
- Pico de las Nieves
- Barranco de Fataga
- Roque Nublo
- Caldera de Bandama
- Tejeda
- Teror & Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine
- Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo